Thursday Afternoon Round Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyJacques Burger to retireThe 32-year-old has confirmed that he will retire from rugby after this weekend’s Premiership match.“Sunday will be the end of something really special for me. Going into...
Harry Robinson retires at 23
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyWelsh international Harry Robinson has been forced to retire at the age of 23 due to a neck injury. The 23-year-old suffered a serious neck injury at the end of last season and has been strongly advised...
Wales regions delighted with take-up for Judgement Day double-header
1 decade ago by The Guardian• WRU database helps sell more than 62,000 for Principality Stadium• Cardiff take on Ospreys before Newport Gwent Dragons face ScarletsWales’s four regions are expecting a crowd of 70,000 for the...
Decisive Edinburgh Encounter
1 decade ago by Munster Rugby NewsThe current PRO12 standings emphasise the significance of this Friday night's game as Munster welcome Edinburgh to Irish Independent Park for a 7.35pm kick-off. With Edinburgh, Munster and Cardiff Blues...
Surgery shortens Baker's season
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyDan Baker has undergone surgery on his shoulder and will miss the last two games of the season.The number eight went under the knife at Spire Hospital, Cardiff, on yesterday and will now can only target...
Wilson's delight as Filise pens new Cardiff deal
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsHead coach Danny Wilson believes Taufa'ao Filise still has plenty more to give in a Cardiff Blues shirt after the tighthead prop signed a new contract.
Wilson's delight as Filise pens new Cardiff deal
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsHead coach Danny Wilson believes Taufa'ao Filise still has plenty more to give in a Cardiff Blues shirt after the tighthead prop signed a new contract.
South Africa native keen to tour with Ireland, but only after positive end to Connacht season
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentWhen Quinn Roux went down and clutched his right ankle on Cardiff's 3G surface in December, he got flashbacks of the dreaded spate of injuries that destroyed his stint with Leinster.
Filise signs fresh Cardiff Blues deal
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsTongan prop Taufa'ao Filise signs a one-year contract extension to keep him at Cardiff Blues until beyond his 39th birthday.
Blair announces retirement
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyGlasgow Warriors scrum-half Mike Blair has retired from playing with immediate effect and is to take on a new coaching role with the club next season.Blair, who joined Glasgow this season will remain...
