Weekend of Irish derbies: Munster vs Leinster / Connacht vs Ulster
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyIrish fans can settle in for a festive weekend bringing them two great derbies as Munster host Leinster and Ulster take on Connacht. Munster vs Leinster: One of the game’s favourite...
John Mulvihill to miss Boxing Day derby
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Mulvihill will miss Cardiff Blues’ Boxing Day derby against the Dragons after being identified as a Covid-19 close contact. The Cardiff Blues head coach attended a one-on-one...
John Mulvihill: Cardiff Blues head coach to miss Dragons derby
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues will be without head coach John Mulvihill for the Pro14 Boxing Day derby against Dragons.
Cardiff Blues handed 28 points after Stade Francais withdraw
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff Blues have been handed 28 points for their fixture against Stade Francais which was scheduled to play out today after the latter decided not to participate in light of a presence of Covid-19 amongst...
European Challenge Cup: Cardiff Blues v Stade Francais called off
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues' European Challenge Cup match against Stade Francais is cancelled because of the French side's Covid-19 concerns.
Josh Adams returns for Stade visit
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyView in browser Josh Adams returns to the Cardiff Blues starting line-up for Sunday’s crucial European Challenge Cup clash against Stade Francais (KO 5.30pm). John Mulvihill has made six...
Frustrated Stade Francais face fired-up Cardiff Blues
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyAfter meeting in the Champions Cup four times previously, this will mark the first time that Cardiff Blues and Stade Francais lock horns under the banner of the Challenge Cup. Cardiff made a great...
Falcons aim for first victory when they take on Castres away
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNewcastle Falcons will be looking for a third straight Challenge Cup victory over their opponents, Castres Olympique in the first game of Round 2. However, the going will be tough as the French club boast...
Mark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons against Castres
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMark Wilson captains Newcastle Falcons for Friday’s European Rugby Challenge Cup trip to French club, Castres. The England flanker returned from the bench during last weekend’s tournament...
Sport and dementia: ‘Something needs to happen now’
5 years ago by The GuardianAs former rugby players take legal action, experts warn that authorities in many sports must do more to prevent head injuriesFootball and rugby facing flood of claims over head injuries warningIn the 1980s...
