Zebre Parma

Hogg's late strike sees Leinster fall to Warriors

By Michael Sadlier – 08 September 2014Stuart Hogg's late, late penalty ensured that the Warriors got off to the ideal start after they had come close to blowing...

Hammett sees a leader in Cardiff Blues fly-half Patchell

Cardiff Blues boss Mark Hammett is hoping to see fly-half Rhys Patchell grow into a genuine leader after the 21-year-old produced an exciting season-opening display against Zebre.

Best of the weekend: Hat-tricks galore as domestic rugby returns

Saints sparkle in season openerNorthampton began their title defence in gloriously emphatic fashion, obliterating a disjointed Gloucester side, 53-6, at Franklin’s Gardens. Although the upheaval at...

Dramatic Ulster fightback sees draw with Scarlets in PRO12 match

By Michael Sadlier – 08 September 2014And it had everything thrown in the mix, with a collective eight tries and sixty four points scored which spoke volumes of...

Blues gain revenge over Zebre

Flyhalf Rhys Patchell helped Cardiff Blues banish last season's back-to-back defeats to Zebre as he recorded 21 points in their 41-26 win.

Cardiff give Zebre the Blues

Cardiff Blues made a winning start to their 2014-15 Guinness PRO12 season as they saw off Zebre 41-26 in Parma on Sunday.

Patchell inspires Blues to opening win

Rhys Patchell inspired the Cardiff Blues to a bonus point 41-26 victory in Italy against Zebre in their Guinness PRO12 opener.

VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS: Zebre Rugby v Cardiff Blues

VIDEO: Highlights: Zebre 26-41 Cardiff Blues

Blues fly-half Rhys Patchell scores 21 points in a bonus-point victory over Zebre in Parma.

Patchell fa volare i Blues contro le Zebre

Il mediano d'apertura grande protagonista nella vittoria dei Cardiff Blues, che così vendicano la doppia sconfitta dell'anno scorso con le Zebre, marcando 21 punti nel 41-26 finale della Guinness...