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Blues and Zebre served an eight-try encounter that ebbed and flowed throughout as temperatures at Stadio XV Aprile boiled over 30 degrees. First half tries from man-of-the-match Rhys Patchell – who finished with 21 points – and Lloyd Williams saw Blues take control before Zebre roared back to snatch the lead early in the second period. However, Blues were not …

Blues entertain Glasgow Warriors on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 4pm) as they look to build on a bonus point victory over Zebre in the Italian sunshine on day one of the new league season. The home side will be under no illusions as to the size of the task ahead as Glasgow impressed as they defeated champions Leinster with a last-gasp …

Craig Noone comfortably came through 45 minutes on his return from injury as Cardiff City’s development side defeated Birmingham City 2-1 with a late winner at Wast Hills Training Ground on Tuesday afternoon. The former Brighton Hove Albion man almost started the match in style, cutting in from the right wing before curling a left footed shot towards goal that …

Patchell opened the scoring at Stadio XV Aprile and finished with 21 points – including a monster 56-metre first half penalty – to take the man-of-the-match award in the Guinness PRO12 fixture. And Hammer was encouraged by the young backs performance on day one of the new season. He said: “Patch produced some magic in the early stages, some real …

Wales finished with 36 medals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, making the team the most successful Welsh squad in Games history. There were five gold medals, won by Francesca Jones (gymnastics), Geraint Thomas (cycling), Natalie Powell (judo), Jazz Carlin and Georgia Davies (swimming). Jones was the most successful member of the Welsh squad securing six medals, with five silvers …

PUBLISHED 14:30 8th September 2014 by @CardiffCityFC

Cardiff City v AFC Bournemouth Tues 23 September. KO: 7:45pm Prices Adults £12 Seniors £5 Under 21s juniors £5 Family Stand special offer: Under 16s can attend the game for only £1 with a full paying adult (a maximum four Under 16 children per full paying adult) in the Family Stand, subject to availability.   Cardiff City Stadium Availability Please note …

PUBLISHED 19:00 8th September 2014 Bournemouth Cup Tie – A Taste of Hospitality for only £39 + VAT Our Cardiff City Hospitality team are pleased to offer a ‘taste of hospitality’ for all those planning to come to our Capital One Cup round three fixture against AFC Bournemouth on Tuesday 23 September, 7.45pm KO. For only £39 + VAT per person …

PUBLISHED 15:30 5th September 2014 by Sam Roberts (@Spr7377)

The three summer signings all start as Blues complete Round 1 of the new season at Stadio XXV Aprille in Italy. Prop Jones packs down alongside captain Matthew Rees and Sam Hobbs in the front row. Turnbull will play at blindside flanker and is part of a powerful back row that includes fellow new boy and Italian international Vosawai plus …