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In 2012 the team reached the top four in the competition and secured a win over New Zealand for the first time in their history. Wales were determined to do even better and make their way to the final this year. The U20s have claimed victory over Samoa, Scotland and Argentina at the pool stages, which saw the young side …
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Three Blues players named in Lions test team
The British Irish Lions today announced the team to play the Qantas Wallabies in the 1st Test at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane on Saturday. The starting XV comprises eight new Test Lions and will be captained by Sam Warburton. In the backs Leigh Halfpenny, Alex Cuthbert, George North, Jonathan Davies and Jonathan Sexton all make their Lions Test debuts, while …
Read More »Cardiff Blues captain puts Wales U20s in JWC finals
In 2012 the team reached the top four in the competition and secured a win over New Zealand for the first time in their history. Wales were determined to do even better and make their way to the final this year. The U20s have claimed victory over Samoa, Scotland and Argentina at the pool stages, which saw the young side …
Read More »Cardiff Arms Park turf available to supporters
There is only a limited amount of turf available due to the agreement we have with the contractors. Supporters must call in to collect it before 2pm on Thursday 20th June when the last lot of the topsoil and turf will be removed. Supporters are advised to visit the Taff river end of the stadium and ask for Head Groundsman …
Read More »Wales U20 in it to win it
Scarlets full back Jordan Williams will start the game with Hallam Amos moving to the left wing and Ashley Evans starting on the right. The back three is the only area of change from the side that beat Argentina 25-20 to finish top of Pool C on Thursday. Wilson said, “This was our most difficult selection to date, with a …
Read More »Andi Kyriacou to take up coaching post following retirement from playing
Andi joined Cardiff Blues from Ulster in the summer of 2012 and made his debut in the 13-9 win over Connacht in Galway in September. A prolapsed disc injury suffered early on in his Blues career meant he had to undergo surgery just before Christmas but he has failed to recover from the condition. The Liverpool born hooker began his …
Read More »Navidi to make his debut for Wales
Cardiff Blues flanker Josh Navidi will make his international debut at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, in a side that also sees Tom Prydie (Dragons), Rhys Gill (Saracens) and Andries Pretorius (Blues), come into the starting XV. Robin McBryde’s side won the first test 22-18 in Osaka last weekend and will be looking for their sixth consecutive victory on Saturday. …
Read More »Warburton to Captain Lions against Waratahs
Sam Warburton will captain the Lions for his second appearance of the tour and will be joined by fellow Blues player, Leigh Halfpenny at full-back. While former Blues player Jamie Roberts will partner up with Jonathan Davies at centre. The Lions will be hoping to maintain the unbeaten record against a Waratahs team coached by the former Leinster and Stade …
Read More »Cardiff Blues get go ahead with artificial pitch following WRU approval
It is hoped that the artificial pitch will provide a more entertaining game of rugby. Blues supporters are sure to remember the last Boxing Day match against the Dragons, when heavy rainfall meant the Arms Park pitch took a battering, with the ground heavy underfoot and only one try scored in the 12-10 win. The new surface is designed to …
Read More »Xavier Rush to leave Cardiff Blues
Xavier Rush joined Cardiff Blues in 2005 having won eight New Zealand caps and made and instant impact winning the Player of the Year Award in his first season with the region. A powerful and athletic Number 8, Rush was instrumental in the Blues success in the subsequent years, firstly winning the Anglo-Welsh EDF Cup while also reaching the HEC …
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