Millennium Stadium loses its name after sponsorship deal
1 decade ago by The TimesThe Millennium Stadium’s reincarnation has begun after the Cardiff arena’s iconic sign was taken down to usher in the era...
Lindsay-Hague: squad depth the key for in-form Harlequins
1 decade ago by HarlequinsA much-changed Harlequins side claimed a bonus-point win over Cardiff Blues last time out and this newfound strength in depth will be key this season - according to Ollie Lindsay-Hague.
Thursday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyPienaar would consider new dealSouth African scrum-half Ruan Pienaar says he would consider staying on at Ulster after his current deal runs out in 2017.Pienaar, 31, signed a new contract with the Irish...
Cardiff Blues’ Matthew Rees handed seven-week suspension for stamping
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Charge of stamping on Harlequins’ Nick Easter in European Cup tie upheld• Sanction reduced to seven weeks from 12 because of Rees’s guilty pleaThe former Wales captain Matthew Rees has received...
Seven-week ban for Blues hooker Rees
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsCardiff Blues hooker Matthew Rees is banned for seven weeks for stamping on Harlequins number eight Nick Easter.
Wilson predicting derby intensity from Blues
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsRugby players often need very little motivation to get up for a game but Cardiff Blues boss Danny Wilson is adamant there will be an extra level of intensity from his side in this weekend's Welsh derby...
Wilson predicting derby intensity from Blues
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsRugby players often need very little motivation to get up for a game but Cardiff Blues boss Danny Wilson is adamant there will be an extra level of intensity from his side in this weekend's Welsh derby...
Wednesday Round-Up
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyBurrell "let down" by LancasterLuther Burrell has revealed his sense of devastation at being left out of England’s Rugby World Cup squad, saying he felt “let down” by the then head coach Stuart Lancaster...
Marmion pens new 2 year deal
1 decade agoConnacht Rugby and the IRFU have announced the extended contract of Ireland international Kieran Marmion. The 23-year-old, who was first capped for Ireland in the summer of 2014, has put pen to paper...
Matthew Rees facing lengthy ban after red card for vicious stamp on Nick Easter's face
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpCardiff Blues hooker Matthew Rees will face a disciplinary hearing in London tomorrow (Wednesday 25 November) following the straight red card he received for stamping on the face of Harlequins number...
