Power in danger of squeezing out skill in rugby union’s battle of big hits | Paul Rees
8 years ago by The GuardianBulkier players, greater fitness and replacements use is shrinking the space in which artistry like Phil Bennett’s can be displayedThe chairman of Augusta International, Fred Ridley, this week expressed...
Wednesday Evening Round Up
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyHarry Randall signs two-year deal with Bristol Rugby England U20s scrum half Harry Randall has put pen to paper on a two-year deal which sees the 20 year-old arrive from West Country neighbours, Gloucester. Randall...
Jenkins signs new Cardiff deal
8 years ago by Cardiff BluesCardiff Blues have confirmed that Gethin Jenkins has signed a new deal to remain at the region for the 2018-19 season. Jenkins, who is Wales’ most-capped international is the region’s...
Jason Strange to join Cardiff's backroom staff
8 years ago by Cardiff BluesCardiff Blues has confirmed that Jason Strange will join the region as Backs and Attack coach ahead of the 2018-19 season. The Wales Under-20s head coach is the first...
PRO14 highlights: Cheetahs vs Cardiff Blues
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere was very little to separate the two teams this evening in a ferocious battle in South Africa. Maxwane got the try-scoring off to a start after 14 minutes followed by another Cheetahs try...
Smyth: U-18 Festival Has Been A Fantastic Experience For The Boys
8 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsIreland Under-18 Schools head coach Peter Smyth is happy with the direction his side is heading in despite falling to a 36-28 defeat to Wales in the U-18 Six Nations Festival in Cardiff.
Keith Murdoch: disgraced All Black who 'went bush' in Australia dies at 74
8 years ago by The GuardianAfter a bar brawl in Cardiff, Murdoch became the only All Black sent home from tour, but he didn’t make it to New ZealandKeith Murdoch played just three Tests for the All Blacks, but his name was etched...
Alex Cuthbert signs for Exeter Chiefs
8 years ago by Exeter Chiefs RugbyWales and British & Irish Lions international Alex Cuthbert has agreed a three-year deal with Exeter Chiefs and will leave Cardiff Blues at the end of the season after seven years at the Arms Park. The...
PRO14 Highlights: Cardiff Blues v Ulster Rugby
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyCardiff ran out comprehensive 35-17 victors over Ulster in this afternoon's PRO14 clash at Cardiff Arms Park. The home side dominated for most of the game and showed a really clinical edge, scoring some...
PRO14 - Team of the Weekend
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOx Nche - Cheetahs The Cheetahs loosehead has took to the Pro 14 like a duck to water this season. He is a different type of prop to many of his opponents in the league. His abilities in the loose...
