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  • Kristian Dacey captains Cardiff Blues in Ospreys derby

    Jan 5, 18 • 1796 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Kristian Dacey captains Cardiff Blues in Ospreys derby

    Kristian Dacey will captain Cardiff Blues in Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 derby against the Ospreys (3.15pm) as one of six changes to the starting line-up that faced the Scarlets. Wales’ Capital Region were left frustrated following their slender loss to the...

  • Taufa’ao Filise to make 250th appearance in Scarlets derby

    Dec 30, 17 • 1690 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Taufa’ao Filise to make 250th appearance in Scarlets derby

    Taufa’ao Filise will make his 250th appearance for Cardiff Blues as one of five changes for the sold out Guinness PRO14 derby with the Scarlets on New Year’s Eve (3.15pm). The tight-head prop returns to the starting line-up at Cardiff Arms Park after...

  • Cardiff Blues change two for Boxing Day derby

    Dec 24, 17 • 1969 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Cardiff Blues change two for Boxing Day derby

    Cardiff Blues have made two changes for their Guinness PRO14 derby with the Dragons on Boxing Day (2pm). Following a hard-fought victory over Sale Sharks to remain top of their Challenge Cup pool, the Blues now enter a testing period of three consecutive...

  • Morgan signs up for more at Cardiff Blues

    Dec 23, 17 • 1794 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Morgan signs up for more at Cardiff Blues

    Matthew Morgan is excited for the future at Cardiff Blues after penning a new deal to remain at the Arms Park. The livewire full-back was set to come out of contract in the summer but has now signed a long-term extension. He is the tenth player to commit to...

  • Cardiff Blues secure Ellis Jenkins’ signature

    Dec 21, 17 • 2362 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Cardiff Blues secure Ellis Jenkins’ signature

    Ellis Jenkins has handed Cardiff Blues a boost after signing a new contract to remain with the region. The openside flanker, who has made 83 appearances since making his debut in 2011, was due to come out of contract in the summer and was attracting interest...

  • Robinson returns to Cardiff Blues early

    Dec 20, 17 • 2943 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Robinson returns to Cardiff Blues early

    Cardiff Blues are delighted to confirm Olly Robinson will return to the region with immediate effect. The openside flanker agreed a long-term contract last week after impressing while on loan from Bristol as injury-cover. That was due to start in the summer...

  • Robinson seals Cardiff Blues return

    Dec 13, 17 • 1972 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Robinson seals Cardiff Blues return

    Olly Robinson will return to Cardiff Blues after signing a long-term contract with the region. The openside flanker impressed while on loan from Bristol earlier this season, making nine appearances where he won widespread plaudits. He returned to Bristol last...

  • Lloyd Williams signs a new Cardiff Blues contract

    Dec 7, 17 • 2079 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Lloyd Williams signs a new Cardiff Blues contract

    Cardiff Blues can confirm Lloyd Williams has committed his future to the region by signing a new contract. The scrum-half’s current deal was due to expire in the summer and despite rival interest, he has put pen to paper to remain with his home region....

  • Anscombe captains Cardiff Blues for Glasgow Warriors clash

    Nov 30, 17 • 1672 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Anscombe captains Cardiff Blues for Glasgow Warriors clash

    Gareth Anscombe will captain Cardiff Blues for the first time on Friday, as he lines up at full-back for the Guinness PRO14 clash against Conference A leaders, Glasgow Warriors, at Scotstoun Stadium (KO 7.35pm) The Welsh international is one of five changes...

  • Owen Lane signs first senior contract with Cardiff Blues

    Nov 29, 17 • 1848 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Owen Lane signs first senior contract with Cardiff Blues

    Following a man-of-the-match performance in his Guinness PRO14 debut, Owen Lane has put pen to paper on his first senior Cardiff Blues contract. The Wales Under-20 and Sevens star scored a try during the 36-30 win over Connacht last Friday and received...

  • Cardiff Blues name team to face Connacht

    Nov 23, 17 • 1823 Views • General News, Guinness Pro14 • • Comments Off on Cardiff Blues name team to face Connacht

    Cardiff Blues have made 10 changes for their return to Guinness PRO14 action against Connacht on Friday night (7.35pm). Following two weeks of the Anglo-Welsh Cup, the Blues will be looking to continue their PRO14 form by completing a double over the Irish...

  • Jenkins returns for Zebre clash

    Nov 3, 17 • 2517 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Jenkins returns for Zebre clash

    Gethin Jenkins will return to captain Cardiff Blues as one of 10 changes to face Zebre in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday (7.35pm). The front-row forward has been side-lined since April but leads an experienced pack against a rejuvenated Zebre side. Jenkins...

  • Blaine Scully signs new Cardiff Blues contract

    Oct 31, 17 • 2259 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Blaine Scully signs new Cardiff Blues contract

    Blaine Scully has handed Cardiff Blues a boost by signing a new long-term contract to remain in the Welsh capital. The USA captain’s existing deal was due to expire in the summer but he is the latest in a long line of players to commit his future to the...

  • Cardiff Blues change five for Welsh derby

    Oct 27, 17 • 1890 Views • General News • • Comments Off on Cardiff Blues change five for Welsh derby

    Cardiff Blues have made five changes for their return to Guinness PRO14 action against the Scarlets on Saturday (7.35pm). The Blues go into the Welsh derby at Parc y Scarlets on the back of consecutive European Challenge Cup victories against Lyon and...

  • RFU Disciplinary: Anton Peikrishvili

    Nov 25, 16 • 1231 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on RFU Disciplinary: Anton Peikrishvili

    Anton Peikrishvili of Cardiff Blues will appear before a joint WRU/RFU Disciplinary panel charged with acts contrary to good sportsmanship, contrary to Law 10.4(m). The prop was sent off by referee Ben Whitehouse in last weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup match...

  • Jenkins to continue as Cardiff Blues captain

    Sep 2, 16 • 1272 Views • General News, International • • Comments Off on Jenkins to continue as Cardiff Blues captain

    Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Gethin Jenkins will continue as the region’s captain in the 2016/17 season. The 131-times capped prop took up the honour last season and helped the region to a resurgence in the second half of the campaign. Now head...

  • Paul John steps down as Wales Sevens coach

    Jan 9, 14 • 3144 Views • General News, International, Sevens Rugby, Sevens World Series, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Paul John steps down as Wales Sevens coach

    Ahead of rounds four and five of the 2013/14 HSBC Sevens World Series, Wales Sevens head coach Paul John has stepped down. John has announced he will take up a role as backs coach at Cardiff Blues and will be replaced by assistant coach Gareth Williams who...

  • Andries Pretorius gets Wales call-up for Six Nations

    Jan 15, 13 • 2884 Views • Europe, General News, International • • Comments Off on Andries Pretorius gets Wales call-up for Six Nations

    Rob Howley and his coaching team have named a 35-man squad to contest the 2013 RBS 6 Nations Tournament which includes five uncapped players and the return from injury of props Adam Jones and Craig Mitchell. Captain Sam Waburton will lead the side as they...

  • 2012 Gallery – Best of the rest by Rugby15 photographers

    Nov 26, 12 • 6419 Views • General News, International, National • • Comments Off on 2012 Gallery – Best of the rest by Rugby15 photographers

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  • Jones relishes Judgement Day Challenge at Millennium Stadium

    Nov 19, 12 • 4875 Views • Europe, General News • • Comments Off on Jones relishes Judgement Day Challenge at Millennium Stadium

    Wales’ most-capped captain Ryan Jones has showed his support for “Judgement Day”, the new double-header event coming to the Millennium Stadium on Saturday,  30 March, 2013. The Welsh Rugby Union launched the event’s title exclusively to fans at the...

  • Grand Slam Stars to hit TV screens

    Aug 27, 12 • 2937 Views • General News, International, World Rugby • • Comments Off on Grand Slam Stars to hit TV screens

    Leigh Halfpenny and George North are starring in a new rugby advert hitting television screens next week. Wales rugby boss Warren Gatland has become notorious for imposing a brutal training regime on his Grand Slam winning players and the international duo...

  • Toyota Cheetahs named for Sir George Grey Cup

    Aug 1, 12 • 2978 Views • Europe, General News, National, South Africa • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs named for Sir George Grey Cup

    Morgan Piek – This weekend sees the Toyota Cheetahs get their 2012 ABSA Currie Cup preparations underway when they take on the Cardiff Blues from Wales in the Sir George Grey Cup at Grey College, Bloemfontein. Although this game is a friendly, there...

  • Cardiff Blues in Bloemfontein

    Jul 26, 12 • 4689 Views • Europe, Heineken Cup, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Cardiff Blues in Bloemfontein

    Seven international players, including the British Lions Centre, Jamie Roberts, and nine junior international players are included in the Cardiff Blues squad that will play against the Toyota Free State on the 4th of August at Grey College.  South African...

  • Toyota Cheetahs and Cardiff Blues in a historic battle

    Jul 20, 12 • 3835 Views • General News, National, Super Rugby, Super Rugby News • • Comments Off on Toyota Cheetahs and Cardiff Blues in a historic battle

    On invitation by Grey College the Toyota Free State Cheetahs will be playing against Cardiff Blues on Saturday, the 4th of August on the main field at Grey College.  The game will be played in memory of Sir George Grey, founder of Grey College, who would...