Tag Archives: Cardiff Blues

Hodges pride as Blues claim derby win

Captain Ellis Jenkins crashed over the crucial second half try while Simon Humberstone and Will Thomas kicked the points. Blues handed out five debuts on the night while a number of player made a first ever appearance on home soil. And Hodges was rightly proud of the way they performed as Blues backed up the comeback win in Newcastle with …

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POPPY SHIRT AUCTION

PUBLISHED 13:00 13th November 2014 by @CardiffCityFC Your bid for a Cardiff City FC shirt could raise vital funds for the Royal British Legion

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Povey stunner as Blues U18s claim win

Blues, captained by second row Callum Haggett, took control of the game in the opening quarter, with two early penalties from Callum Hall before the opening try from hooker Gerwyn Coleman on 13 minutes. Hall continued to send Blues clear, with sweetly struck drop goal on 22 minutes making it 19-0 to the visitors. Povey’s brilliant length of the field …

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Summerhill debut in LV=Cup derby day

Wales Sevens international Summerhill, who impressed for Cardiff Blues in the World Club 10s this summer, is one of four changes to the starting line-up that produced a sensational second half comeback to stun Newcastle Falcons last Friday in the north east of England. Owen Jenkins is also called-up on the wing while lock Miles Normandale comes into the second …

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Up, up and away with the CBSC

The CBSC team spent three and a half hours on the morning inflating the blue and yellow balloons, chosen to represent Owen’s club and region, and were joined by Blues players Macauley Cook and Kristian Dacey, as well as Owen’s mum, brother and auntie for the release at 1pm, when the sky over Aberdare was filled with colour. Sarah Hopkins, …

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Blues Ladies claim Remembrance Rugby win

Despite the atrocious conditions, both sides tried to play positive rugby to entertain a record crowd for this fixture. A try double from Rafiuke Taylor and the kicking of Robyn Wilkins proved decisive for Blues Ladies – who are sponsored by BT Sport – on the night. The choice of Blues Ladies as the opposition was particularly apt for the …

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Stars of the future step up for regions

Friday night’s regional rugby double provides opportunities for professional rugby’s exciting young talent to step up against local rivals as well as handing opportunities to develop coaching depth in the four Regions. The LV=Cup has become a proven platform for the development of up and coming talent. In the lead up the Rugby World Cup, the 2014/15 competition will be …

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