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The Lions triumphed in the southern hemisphere for the first time in 16 years courtesy of tries from Alex Corbisierio, Jonathan Sexton, George North and Jamie Roberts, together with 21 points from the boot of Cardiff Blues hero Leigh Halfpenny in Sydney. With 15 Welsh players selected for the 2013 Tour and 11 Welshmen involved in the stunning victory to …
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Leigh Halfpenny voted British and Irish Lions man of the series
Speaking of the achievement Halfpenny said, “I can’t put it into words really how much it means. It’s everything I’ve dreamed of as a kid growing up watching Lions tours. “To be part of a winning Lions tour is one of the best things ever and up there with the best moments of my career. “It’s a huge squad effort, …
Read More »Foster’s become National Sevens partner
The WRU has secured Foster’s as the title sponsor of the Bank Holiday event which will take on a summer beach party theme. The 16 participating teams have been confirmed, with Wales Students and RGC 1404 joining the 12 Principality Premiership sides and the top two sides from last season’s SWALEC Championship, Ebbw Vale and Bargoed. It will be an …
Read More »Aberdare RFC Under 12s seek new players
If your child is interested in rugby or wants to stay active over the summer holidays why not give rugby a try at Aberdare. Training details are as follows: Tuesdays 6pm at Cae Pugh Playing fields, Cwmdare up until August Tuesdays 6pm at Michael Sobell Playing fields, The Ynys, Aberdare from August onwards Please contact Kelvin Samuel on 07951 578891 …
Read More »CPS Homes and Cardiff Blues help Marlborough Primary School get active
The estate agent is bringing a selection of Cardiff Blues players and club mascot Bruiser the Bear to the event at Marlborough Primary School in Roath to encourage pupils to get active and help raise money for a major playground redevelopment. As well as a chance to enjoy fun coaching sessions with Cardiff Blues players, children will be able to …
Read More »Cardiff Blues team up with local company CPS Homes
Founded in 2000 in a small Cathays office by local students, Emma and Barrie James, the company’s honest and frank approach, coupled with excellent knowledge of the Cardiff area, took them from strength to strength. Within a few years, they had opened further branches in Cardiff Bay and Roath. Their most recent venture has been to bring a new look …
Read More »Watch the Arms Park pitch being developed on YouTube
A time lapse camera recorded the turf and the topsoil being removed and work is now underway on phase two, which is levelling off of the pitch before the shock pad and playing surface can be fitted. A time lapse video will be posted of phase two once the work is completed but supporters can keep up to date on …
Read More »Ten Welshmen named in Lions final test team
Head coach Gatland has made six changes to the team beaten 16-15 in Melbourne last weekend, with Wales and Ospreys lock Alun Wyn Jones set to captain the Lions in the absence of injured tour skipper Sam Warburton. Jones, who has 70 caps for his country, started both the first and second Tests against the Qantas Wallabies and has played …
Read More »Cardiff Arms Park Recruitment Evening
Both companies are looking to recruit match day staff for the upcoming 2013/14 season. Match day staff will need to be available to work on weekends between August and May 2014. Please see below job descriptions for the match day staff required: Bar staff The successful candidate will be required to serve drinks under pressure whilst meeting our customer service …
Read More »Cardiff Blues to give £10,000 to Supporters’ Club
The Blues enjoy a close working relationship with the Cardiff Blues Supporters’ Club which does a fantastic job in arranging transport to away games as well as holding many successful social and charitable events. The Blues have committed to give £10,000 to the Cardiff Blues Supporters’ Club, fund that will be used to revamp the Jack Matthews Bar in the …
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