# Cardiff Blues

This year

2023

# Ready to go

Academy duo in line for debuts as Leinster prepare for Cardiff test

Youngsters Aitzol King and James Culhane make the bench for this weekend’s BKT United Rugby Championship match.

8.9k

Jan 27th 2023, 12:52 PM

Last year

2022

# Concussion

URC apologise to Cardiff player for 'inappropriate' TikTok post following concussion

Aled Summerhill suffered a head injury against the Emirates Lions.

7.0k

Mar 24th 2022, 5:59 PM

# Late Drama

Evans the hero as Leinster suffer first defeat in Cardiff in 11 years

The province had won their last 16 games against Cardiff in all competitions.

15.6k

Jan 29th 2022, 10:08 PM

All time

# up against it

Cardiff in ‘surreal situation’ ahead of European Cup clash with champions Toulouse

The Blues are preparing to face last season’s Champions Cup winners with more than 30 players currently in isolation.

8.8k

Dec 7th 2021, 4:59 PM

# Departing

Faletau set to join Cardiff as Bath announce Wales back-row is leaving at the end of the season

The British and Irish Lion is reportedly planning a move to the Welsh capital ahead of the 2023 World Cup.

3.8k

Nov 2nd 2021, 4:05 PM

# Bad start

Connacht outgunned by Cardiff in United Rugby Championship opener

Andy Friend’s side were competitive for the first hour but wilted in the concluding stages.

9.8k

Sep 24th 2021, 9:52 PM

# Rainbow Cup

Munster are a frustrating team but they'll still reach Rainbow Cup final

Munster face Cardiff at Thomond Park tonight in the Rainbow Cup.

10.0k

May 28th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Cronin

'Guys come through and guys leave, that's just the nature of clubs'

Graham Rowntree says Munster have the resources to deal with the departure of loosehead prop James Cronin.

13.6k

May 26th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Update

Murray and Farrell ruled out of Munster's Rainbow Cup clash with Cardiff

The province are in action at Thomond Park on Friday evening.

9.1k

Updated

May 25th 2021, 2:02 PM

# Return

Joey Carbery makes first appearance in over a year as Munster prevail

The Irish side edged past Cardiff Blues in the Guinness Pro14.

21.4k

Feb 26th 2021, 10:12 PM

# gael force

Wootton the hero as Connacht secure bonus point win over Cardiff

Andy Friend’s side beat their Conference B rivals in a tense encounter at The Sportsground.

25.5k

Feb 20th 2021, 9:39 PM

# Out to impress

Returning internationals can help Connacht put home struggles behind them

Andy Friend’s team have lost their last four home games in all competitions.

4.9k

Feb 20th 2021, 7:30 AM

# pro14

Returning Ireland trio named to start in Connacht's crucial game against Cardiff Blues

Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan are all back for Saturday’s fixture at the Sportsground.

7.3k

Feb 19th 2021, 12:39 PM

# Only the good Dai Young

Dai Young returns to replace John Mulvihill as Cardiff Blues boss

The 53-year-old former Wasps chief is back for a second stint in charge of the Guinness Pro14 outfit.

4.8k

Jan 7th 2021, 7:32 PM

# Bragging Rights

Blues and Scarlets both win to close gap on Connacht in Pro14 Conference B

Cardiff came from behind to beat Dragons 13-12 while Scarlets were two points winners over Ospreys.

7.0k

Updated

Dec 26th 2020, 7:32 PM

# Seventh Heaven

Penny at the double to cap Leinster's comprehensive win against Cardiff Blues

Leo Cullen’s four-in-a-row-chasing side remain the team to beat in the Guinness Pro14.

12.6k

Nov 22nd 2020, 8:02 PM

# Opportunity

Ryan Baird's comeback continues as Leinster hand him Cardiff start

Leo Cullen has kept faith in the backline that impressed against Edinburgh last Monday

10.0k

Nov 21st 2020, 12:23 PM

# talisman

Coetzee absence makes Cooney and McCloskey returns timely for Ulster

Dan McFarland’s men are away to Cardiff Blues in the Pro14 this evening.

5.6k

Nov 2nd 2020, 7:00 AM

# On The Road

Cooney and McCloskey return from Ireland camp for Ulster's clash with Cardiff

Matty Rea will win his 50th cap for the province, while Billy Burns and Luke Marshall return from injury.

7.9k

Nov 1st 2020, 12:19 PM

# Five-Star

Munster run in five tries with a brace for Coombes in thrilling win over Cardiff

It finished 38-27 in Munster’s favour at Thomond Park.

42.7k

Oct 26th 2020, 10:13 PM

# pipeline

Munster send West Cork crew to work in first Monday Night Rugby outing

Craig Casey and Ben Healy continue as the halfbacks for the clash with Cardiff Blues.

21.1k

Oct 26th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Mun-day Night Football

Munster stick with Casey-Healy combo for Cardiff's visit to Thomond

Johann van Graan makes eight changes to the side which beat Edinburgh.

18.0k

Oct 25th 2020, 12:20 PM

# Road Trip

Connacht aim for road-trip win to rekindle memories of 2015/16 season

Connacht are aiming for a second successive win in this season’s Pro14.

5.2k

Oct 10th 2020, 8:56 AM

# pro14

Arnold and Aki to team up in midfield for Connacht's Cardiff trip

Andy Friend makes two changes to the side which beat Glasgow last weekend.

8.5k

Oct 9th 2020, 12:37 PM

# clean sheet

Connacht get back to winning ways with comfortable defeat of Cardiff

The Blues sat just one point behind the province in the Conference B table before the game.

14.4k

Feb 15th 2020, 9:41 PM

# busy day

Wales scrum-half ushers in Cardiff win between wedding stints

Tomos Williams played a key role in his side’s Pro 14 derby win over regional rivals the Ospreys

7.6k

Dec 22nd 2019, 7:54 PM

# Job Done

JJ Hanrahan stars as Munster claim bonus-point win in Cardiff

It ended a two-year wait for a victory at the Arms Park for the visitors.

17.3k

Nov 2nd 2019, 10:16 PM

# Shake It Up

First start for Knox as Van Graan rings the changes for trip to Cardiff

Johann van Graan has made eleven changes to his Munster team to take on Cardiff Blues.

11.2k

Nov 1st 2019, 12:25 PM

# Scrappy Win

Strong start enough to see Ulster past Cardiff

Early tries from Luke Marshall and Billy Burns put Ulster in control at Kingspan Ravenhill.

6.1k

Oct 25th 2019, 9:50 PM

# the west is awake

Carty steers Connacht back to Champions Cup with nail-biting Cardiff win

Andy Friend’s side survived a tense finale to secure a place in the Pro14 play-offs.

11.4k

Apr 13th 2019, 5:28 PM

# one more job

Everything on the line for Connacht in front of sold-out Sportsground

Andy Friend’s side can secure a Pro14 play-off berth and a place in next season’s Champions Cup this afternoon.

7.9k

Apr 13th 2019, 7:45 AM

# injury table

Roux likely to miss Connacht's season-defining Cardiff clash

The Ireland international is suffering from a virus ahead of Saturday’s game.

4.9k

Apr 10th 2019, 7:00 AM

# SUAF

Six-try Munster secure Pro14 play-off with big win over Cardiff in Cork

Johann van Graan’s side maintain the pressure on Glasgow in pursuit of a home semi-final.

17.7k

Apr 5th 2019, 10:17 PM

# silverware in sight

'I'm kind of sick of saying 'yeah, we feel we can do it this year''

Munster can secure a place in the Pro14 play-offs this evening as the province step up their chase of a first piece of silverware since 2011.

7.0k

Apr 5th 2019, 6:00 AM

# Red Army

Munster retain nine starters from Edinburgh for bid to secure Pro14 play-off

Johann van Graan has announced his team for tomorrow night’s clash with Cardiff Blues in Cork.

9.6k

Apr 4th 2019, 12:13 PM

# Next Job

Earls knows Munster are underdogs for Sarries but first focuses on Pro14

The wing scored two excellent tries in last weekend’s Champions Cup quarter-final.

5.2k

Apr 3rd 2019, 6:30 AM

# Guinness Pro14

Late Boyle try means Connacht make do with losing bonus point against gutsy Cardiff

The replacement back row’s late try ensured the Irish province left Wales with a losing bonus point.

11.9k

Jan 26th 2019, 7:35 PM

# pro14

Connacht a victim of their own success for crunch Cardiff clash

Andy Friend is without six players on international duty for Pro14 trip to Wales.

10.0k

Jan 26th 2019, 7:15 AM

# pace to burn

Watch: Cardiff Blues fullback tears through Saracens with sensational solo try

Matthew Morgan’s effort will be a contender for try of the tournament.

13.5k

Dec 9th 2018, 2:16 PM

# Northern Fight

Cooney's penalty gives Ulster much-needed win against Cardiff

Ulster join the Scarlets in second place in Conference B (for now, at least).

11.3k

Dec 1st 2018, 5:34 PM