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Ulster v Bordeaux-Begles - European Rugby Champions Cup Pool 5 Round 6
Rory Best to double up as Ulster skipper against Cardiff

Ireland skipper Rory Best will lead Ulster for the first time this season when they face a strong Cardiff outfit at the Kingspan Stadium this evening (kick-off 7.35pm).

Fri, 07 Apr, 2017

Leo Cullen warning on Wasps after Cardiff victory
Leo Cullen warning on Wasps after Cardiff victory
Leinster 22 - Cardiff 21: With four minutes left on the RDS gameclock, and Leinster just one point ahead, Cardiff Blues full back Matthew Morgan found himself in space, with two team-mates out wide, and the Leinster tryline within reach.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

Munster can’t afford another setback
Munster can’t afford another setback

Munster and Cardiff Blues won’t be lacking incentives when they clash at the Arms Park this evening in a Guinness PRO12 encounter that could play an important part in their seasons.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Cardiff Blues v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 5
Leinster tune up for big battles in quest for Champions Cup

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 16 

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

Rob Kearney: Jury out on astro pitches
Rob Kearney: Jury out on astro pitches
Rob Kearney is in no doubt that the new breed of artificial turf makes for a better spectacle, but he remains to be convinced it is not coming at the cost of an increased injury toll.

Sat, 01 Oct, 2016

Simon Zebo adds to Munster injury woes ahead of Cardiff clash
Simon Zebo adds to Munster injury woes ahead of Cardiff clash
No sooner did Rassie Erasmus solve one injury crisis at Munster with the loan signing of Springbok centre Jaco Taute than another reared its head with Simon Zebo ruled out of action for five weeks.

Fri, 09 Sep, 2016

Wales prop Tomas Francis hit with eight-week ban
Wales prop Tomas Francis hit with eight-week ban

Wales prop Tomas Francis has received an eight-week ban for making contact with the “eye or eye area” of England forward Dan Cole in last Saturday’s Six Nations game at Twickenham.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

Mike Ross and Cian Healy return as Leinster edge past Cardiff
Mike Ross and Cian Healy return as Leinster edge past Cardiff
Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 14: Mike Ross and Cian Healy have been back to make a seamless return for Ireland if they are recalled for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against England.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Munster v Leinster - Guinness PRO12 Round 10
Leinster cosy with ‘carpet’

Plastic pitches, 3G surfaces, artificial turf.

Sat, 20 Feb, 2016

Ruaridh Jackson downplays talk of Scotland mental block
Ruaridh Jackson downplays talk of Scotland mental block
Wales 27 Scotland 23: Ruaridh Jackson believes Scotland aren’t suffering a mental block despite slumping to a ninth successive Six Nations defeat.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2016

Michael Cheika a truly transformative leader
Michael Cheika a truly transformative leader

Previous World Cups, in soccer and in rugby, have demonstrated the dangers of bigging up teams during the pool stages, but Michael Cheika and the Wallabies have certainly earned the praise.

Fri, 09 Oct, 2015

Wales axe star trio as Gatland trims squad
Wales axe star trio as Gatland trims squad

Three of Welsh rugby’s biggest names — James Hook, Mike Phillips and Richard Hibbard — face uncertain international futures after seeing their World Cup hopes extinguished.

Fri, 14 Aug, 2015

Hands up for World Cup inclusion
Hands up for World Cup inclusion

Sometimes being given more questions than answers from an exercise can be a good thing.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Mischievous Warren Gatland reopens Millennium roof mind games with Ireland
Mischievous Warren Gatland reopens Millennium roof mind games with Ireland

Warren Gatland rarely fails to take an opportunity to rile Ireland and even before a so-called warm-up game — and the mischievous side in him could still play a trick or two on Wales’ rivals.

Wed, 05 Aug, 2015

Wales team to play Ireland announced
Wales team to play Ireland announced

Wales have announced the team to face Ireland in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up Test at the Millennium Stadium.

Tue, 04 Aug, 2015

Gatland names nine debutants in Welsh training squad
Gatland names nine debutants in Welsh training squad

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named nine uncapped players in a 47-man training squad for the Rugby World Cup.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

Ludik shines as Ulster stay second
Ludik shines as Ulster stay second

Guinness Pro12

Sat, 28 Mar, 2015

Anscombe arrives with glowing recommendation, says Gatland
Anscombe arrives with glowing recommendation, says Gatland

Warren Gatland revealed a glowing recommendation from one of world rugby’s outstanding coaches played its part in New Zealand-born Gareth Anscombe making an unlikely journey from Super Rugby to potential Wales Test star.

Wed, 21 Jan, 2015

Leinster clicking into top gear
Leinster clicking into top gear

Cardiff Blues 13 Leinster 22: Reigning Pro12 champions Leinster believe they have turned a corner in the New Year after coming from behind to claim a bonus-point victory over Cardiff Blues on Saturday.

Mon, 12 Jan, 2015

Moore ready for tough front-row battle with Jenkins
Moore ready for tough front-row battle with Jenkins

Cardiff Blues may be lying ninth in the Pro12 table, but with a pack boasting three British and Irish Lions, as well as a recalled Alex Cuthbert on the wing, Leinster know it won’t be easy at the Arms Park.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2015

Cardiff hold on to avenge home defeat and give Dragons the blues
Cardiff hold on to avenge home defeat and give Dragons the blues

Newport Gwent Dragons 9 Cardiff Blues 11

Fri, 02 Jan, 2015

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