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PUBLISHED 08:30 20th October 2014 by Joe Richards Joe Richards takes a look at the Bluebirds currently out on loan Full back Kevin McNaughton started Neil Lennon’s first game in charge of Bolton Wanderers whilst young striker Joe Mason was an unused substitute in the game against Birmingham City. Defender Matt Mills’ first half-header was enough to give the Trotters …

PUBLISHED 11:34 20th October 2014 by Oliver Roderick

PUBLISHED 19:00 20th October 2014 by Sam Roberts(@spr7377) Cardiff City have never beaten Ipswich Town by more than one goal  Town come into this match unbeaten in eight matches The Tractor Boys are yet to be defeated at Cardiff City Stadium Russell Slade’s side were the first side to defeat Nottingham Forest this season, proving records are made to be …

Blues enjoyed plenty of possession in the first half and were rewarded when they opened the scoring through the boot of Will Thomas. But a try from visiting wing Tom Grabham two minutes before the break gave the Ospreys a slender 5-3 lead at the break. Hanno Dirksen grabbed another early in the second half before Blues responded as James …

Gatland’s side take on Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and South Africa on consecutive weekends in November as the countdown begins to next year’s Rugby World Cup. In the front-row, former Wales U20 prop Smith, who has started all seven of the Ospreys’ encounters this season, joins the experienced Gethin Jenkins and Paul James. Richard Hibbard and Emyr Phillips, who both …

A lightening quick start from the home side saw Rhys Patchell and Lloyd Williams score in the opening 12 minutes as Blues looked to take complete control from the start. Grenoble showed plenty of fighting spirit in the opening half and two kicks from James Hart kept them in touch at 15-6 at half-time. Wales star Sam Warburton repeated the …

“The Regions are united in reflecting respectfully and quietly on Stuart’s huge contribution to the game that has spanned more than 40 years in Welsh and European Rugby – as an influential player, Chief Executive and Director. “Recognised and respected as one of the game’s most influential figures during a huge period of change in professional rugby, Stuart Gallacher’s career …

PUBLISHED 11:37 18th October 2014 New Cardiff City FC boss Russell Slade has named his first team-sheet as manager, making three changes to the side that faced Blackpool on October 3rd.  Adam Le Fondre starts in attack, alongside Federico Macheda. The two forwards coming into the team to replace Kenwyne Jones, and Ravel Morrison. Jones takes up a spot on the City bench, …

PUBLISHED 14:00 18th October 2014

Cardiff Blues opened Pool 1 in style as they ran in five tries to secure a bonus point win over the Top14 side. Next up is the Italian job with Rovigo away next weekend and Hammer is only to aware of the reception likely to be awaiting the Blues. “We’ve had a good look at them and they will be …