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Gareth Thomas criticises RFU's 'very feeble, weak response' after Folau and Vunipola controversy

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Gareth Thomas criticises RFU's 'very feeble, weak response' after Folau and Vunipola controversy

Gareth Thomas had to stop and gather himself more than once today. His voice faltered. It choked with emotion. Who knows how many times his nerves were betrayed by an subconscious impulse to tug at his right ear?

Welsh winger being treated for depression

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Welsh winger being treated for depression

New boy Alexis Sanchez quickly finds feet at Man United

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New boy Alexis Sanchez quickly finds feet at Man United

Gareth Davies looks to offload 31/12/2017

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Scarlets hold off Cardiff Blues to strengthen position at top

Connacht fail to triumph in error-ridden game with Cardiff Blues

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Connacht fail to triumph in error-ridden game with Cardiff Blues

Cardiff Blues v Ulster - Guinness PRO12 Round 10

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Ruan Pienaar shines as Ulster win in Cardiff

Connacht dig it out to give campaign a boost

Connacht dig it out to give campaign a boost

Connacht 18 Cardiff Blues 7: Connacht gave their PRO12 campaign a badly needed boost with a hard-earned win at the Sportsground last night, when they scored their biggest ever win over Cardiff.

Sat, 26 Nov, 2016

No home comforts as Munster disappoint in Cork

No home comforts as Munster disappoint in Cork

Munster 23 Cardiff Blues 24: Munster lost their opening home game of the Guinness PRO12 campaign in Cork last night and although it was a narrow defeat the failure to win on their own territory will have quickly eradicated the feelgood factor that had permeated through the province this summer.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Warren Gatland challenges Wales to take ‘another step up’ for French challenge

Warren Gatland challenges Wales to take ‘another step up’ for French challenge

Warren Gatland has targeted “another step up” from his players on Friday night when they chase a victory over France that would send them top of the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

Wed, 24 Feb, 2016

Andrew Trimble’s healthy helping of fear

Andrew Trimble’s healthy helping of fear

Eight minutes gone last week and Ireland’s line looks ripe for a crossing.

Sat, 13 Feb, 2016

How Ireland and Wales compare

How Ireland and Wales compare

Simon Lewis takes a look at how the two sides match up.

Sun, 07 Feb, 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Six Nations

Five players to watch during the 2016 Six Nations

Peter Jackson on the best of the new generation, each on the verge of breaking into the international arena

Fri, 05 Feb, 2016

‘Matured’ Tom James eyes dream Wales return

‘Matured’ Tom James eyes dream Wales return

Tom James says he needed to become “the forgotten man of Welsh rugby” during a rebuilding spell in his rugby career.

Thu, 04 Feb, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Wed, 03 Feb, 2016

Ireland the team to beat, says Wales boss Warren Gatland

Ireland the team to beat, says Wales boss Warren Gatland

Warren Gatland has started his mind games ahead of the 2016 Six Nations by installing Joe Schmidt’s Irish side as firm favourites to become the first team to win three titles in a row.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Cardiff Blues v Connacht - Guinness PRO12 Round 9

Connacht’s winning streak ends as lowly Cardiff Blues take step up

Cardiff Blues 20 Connacht 16: Connacht’s poor record at the Arms Park continued last evening when they lost their grip on the lead of the Guinness Pro12 to a dogged Cardiff Blues.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2015

Leinster prepare to face familiar foes Clermont Auvergne

Leinster prepare to face familiar foes Clermont Auvergne

Isa Nacewa admits Leinster and Clermont Auvergne know each other so well their crunch Heineken Cup meeting on Sunday is almost a derby fixture.

Sat, 08 Dec, 2012

Schmidt allays O’Driscoll injury fears

Schmidt allays O’Driscoll injury fears

Leinster 59 Cardiff 22

Mon, 29 Oct, 2012

O'Driscoll a concern as Leinster demolish Cardiff

O'Driscoll a concern as Leinster demolish Cardiff

Leinster 59 Cardiff 22

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Seven-try Ulster turn on the power in Cardiff

Seven-try Ulster turn on the power in Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 19 Ulster 48

Sat, 29 Sep, 2012

Seven-try Ulster run riot in Cardiff

Seven-try Ulster run riot in Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 19 Ulster 48

Fri, 28 Sep, 2012

Edinburgh slump to defeat at Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 38 Edinburgh 13

Sun, 22 Apr, 2012

Leinster boss Schmidt unperturbed as French test beckons

Joe Schmidt has played down the competition quirk that will see his Leinster side hit the road for their Heineken Cup semi-final despite the fact their pool performances were enough to secure them home advantage for the last eight.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2012

Masterful Leinster maul Cardiff

Masterful Leinster maul Cardiff

Leinster 34 Cardiff Blues 3

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

McLaughlin rues missed chances

Ulster head coach Brian McLaughlin believes Cardiff’s clinical finishing was the difference between the sides in Friday night’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash at Cardiff Arms Park when the Welsh outfit secured a 21-14 win over the Ulstermen.

Mon, 20 Feb, 2012

Parks the hero as Cardiff too good for Ulster

Dan Parks was the hero as Cardiff Blues continued their winning return to the Arms Park with a RaboDirect PRO12 victory over Ulster.

Sat, 18 Feb, 2012

Parks secures success for Cardiff Blues

Cardiff Blues 21 Ulster 14

Fri, 17 Feb, 2012

Blair secures victory for Cardiff

Cardiff Blues 22 Connacht 15

Fri, 10 Feb, 2012

Blues batter hapless Aironi

Cardiff Blues 38 Aironi 0

Fri, 25 Nov, 2011

Cardiff Blues eased into third place in RaboDirect PRO12 table

Cardiff Blues 38 Aironi 0

Thu, 24 Nov, 2011

Ulster soundly beaten in Wales

Ospreys 32 Ulster 14

Sun, 25 Sep, 2011

Front row blues for Reds

DANNY BARNES returns for Munster in tonight’s RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Cardiff Blues at Cardiff City Stadium, but the Reds’ hopes of forward dominance took a hit yesterday with news of illness and injury to key front rowers Marcus Horan and BJ Botha.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011

Blues start season with emphatic win over Edinburgh

Edinburgh 15 Cardiff 38

Fri, 02 Sep, 2011

McGahan out to end Blues in Wales

MUNSTER coach Tony McGahan bids to end a run of five defeats on Welsh soil when his side face Cardiff Blues in the Magners League at Cardiff City Stadium on Friday night (TG4, 7.05pm).

Wed, 23 Mar, 2011

Ulster take the spoils against Cardiff

Ulster 32 Cardiff Blues 13

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Cullen reaches landmark but Sheridan takes centre stage

LEO CULLEN will become only the fifth player in Leinster’s history to reach the 150 cap mark when he leads the side out for tonight’s Magners League clash away to third-placed Cardiff Blues at the Cardiff Park Stadium (kick-off 6.30pm).

Sat, 19 Feb, 2011

Stoddart out of Scotland game with broken hand

Wales tonight revealed that wing Morgan Stoddart is a doubt for the Scotland clash.

Sat, 05 Feb, 2011

Williams future uncertain after Six Nations omission

Wales star Martyn Williams was today facing up to the possible end of his illustrious international career.

Mon, 24 Jan, 2011

Blues struggle against Magners minnows

Cardiff Blues 24 Aironi 13

Fri, 07 Jan, 2011

Cardiff overcome Ospreys in Magners derby

Cardiff Blues 27 Ospreys 25

Fri, 31 Dec, 2010

Northampton keep perfect Heineken Cup record

Northampton 23 Cardiff 15

Sat, 11 Dec, 2010

Wales keep faith with Ryan Jones

Ryan Jones has kept his Wales place despite losing the captaincy for Saturday’s Millennium Stadium clash against New Zealand.

Thu, 25 Nov, 2010

Ulster end Blues hoodoo with emphatic victory

ULSTER scored 15 points in a four-minute spell midway through the second half to end a run of seven straight defeats at the hands of Cardiff Blues.

Mon, 22 Nov, 2010

Ulster fightback beats Blues

Cardiff Blues 15 Ulster 37

Sun, 21 Nov, 2010

Ulster name side for Blues trip

Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin has named his side for Sunday’s Magners League clash with Cardiff Blues in Cardiff City Stadium (kick-off 3.45pm).

Fri, 19 Nov, 2010

Parks steers Blues to win over Edinburgh

Cardiff Blues 34 Edinburgh 23

Sat, 04 Sep, 2010

Roberts returns for Cardiff Blues

Cardiff Blues coach David Young brings back Jaimie Roberts and three others for the clash with Ulster in the Magner's League tomorrow.

Fri, 02 Apr, 2010

Ulster hope to give Rush an early taste

XAVIER RUSH is keen to show his new employers that it will be money well spent when the Kiwi packs down for his 100th competitive game for the Blues when they take on Ulster in the Magners League at the Cardiff City Stadium tonight.

Fri, 26 Mar, 2010

Young looking for reaction from Cardiff players

Coach Dai Young will look to trigger a reaction from his players at home to Ulster in the Magners League tomorrow night.

Thu, 25 Mar, 2010

Powell lays in wait for Leinster

Cardiff Blues will have the controversial Andy Powell on the bench in what looks like an extremely strong side to play Leinster in the Magner’s League in Wales on Sunday.

Fri, 05 Mar, 2010