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Blues face London Irish, Grenoble and a European qualifier in Pool 1 of the 2014/15 European Rugby Challenge Cup after the draw took place in Switzerland in June. Organisers of the European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) event, that saw Blues named as one of three top seeds, have confirmed Blues will start the new Euro bid against Top 14 side …
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REPORT: COVENTRY 1-2 CITY
Ole Gunnar Solskjær saw his Bluebirds side secure safe passage into the second round of the Capital One Cup, thanks to a 2-1 victory over Coventry City on Wednesday evening. Cardiff City started with purpose at Sixfields, finding early joy in the right hand attacking channel. Good play through midfield saw the ball find its way out to Kim …
Read More »CITY TO FACE PORT VALE AWAY IN CAPITAL ONE CUP R2
PUBLISHED 22:30 13th August 2014
Read More »HIGH PRAISE FOR GUNNAR & CO FOLLOWING CAPITAL CUP WIN
PUBLISHED 00:30 14th August 2014 by Barrie McAuliffe
Read More »Groves to captain Blues in World Club 7s
Twelve teams, from seven nations, will take part in the World Club 7s in London on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. Cardiff Blues join Siberia’s RC Enisei, Australia’s NSW Waratahs and USA’s Seattle for their World Club 7s debuts as 12 of the best club 7s sides from across the world battle it out over two days of …
Read More »Cook: We’re out to impress from day one
Cardiff Blues face English top-flight side Exeter Chiefs on home soil this Friday evening (kick-off 7.30pm) as planning and preparations for the new Guinness Pro12 season continue to gather pace. New Director of Rugby Hammett will be among the spectators after jetting half way across the world to take up the hotseat. And Cook knows – with boss Hammer admitting …
Read More »MATCH FACTS: COVENTRY vs CARDIFF CITY
PUBLISHED 16:15 13th August 2014 by Sam Roberts Coventry City vs Cardiff City – Capital One Cup Match Preview Cardiff City: Marshall, Brayford, Fábio, Hudson, Connolly, Whittingham, Gunnarsson, Dæhli (Adeyemi, 55), Maynard, Le Fondre (Eikrem, 87), Jones (Burgstaller, 70). Subs Not Used: Moore, John, Kim, Théophile-Catherine.Coventry City: Allsop, Willis, Pugh, Webster, J Clarke (Miller 77), Johnson, C Thomas (Fleck 64), …
Read More »Hall leads Blues Under-18s against Tigers
The coaching team at Cardiff Blues ring the changes from the side that drew 19-19 with Wasps last week as they look to utilise the 35-man playing squad. Blues Under-18s are also in action against Munster on Friday 22nd August (kick-off 1pm). Cardiff Blues Under-18s: 15 Curtis Povey, 14 Josh Rodgers, 13 Owen Lane, 12 Declan Williams, 11 Tom Shepperd, …
Read More »John: Blues are ready for Hammer time
Blues continue pre-season preparations at BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park with a home clash against Exeter Chiefs this Friday night (kick-off 7.30pm). And one very interested spectator on the night is set to be Hammett with the former Hurricanes coach flying into the UK to start his new role that day. Attack Coach John revealed: “Mark is expected to arrive …
Read More »Nine Blues named in Wales U18 squad
Wales play three capped games during their stay in South Africa, kicking off with a match against England Under 18 on Friday 15 August (2pm) at City Park, Cape Town. They then play hosts South Africa at Outeniqua Park, George on Tuesday 19 August (4pm), and complete their tour with a clash against France at Paul Roos Markotter, Stellenbosch on …
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