Trio set for Blues debuts at Zebre
1 decade ago by Cardiff Blues newsAdam Jones, Josh Turnbull and Manoa Vosawai will all make their debuts for Cardiff Blues in the Guinness PRO12 when the new season explodes into life against Zebre on Sunday afternoon (kick-off 5pm local...
Blues' new boys set for Italian trial
1 decade ago by Welsh Rugby NewsCardiff Blues will field three international summer signings in their pack for the opening round match in the Guinness PRO12 against Zebre on Sunday afternoon.
Preview: Zebre v Cardiff Blues
1 decade ago by Planet RugbyAdam Jones, Josh Turnbull and Manoa Vosawai will all make their debuts for Cardiff Blues against Zebre in Parma on Sunday. The three summer signings all start as Blues complete Round Obne of the new...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015: Round 1 Predictions
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogSo here we are, the start of another season of Celto-Italian rugby. We’ve got a new sponsor, new colour scheme and a few new faces joining the ranks. Opening weekends are notoriously difficult to...
Pro12: Munster look for consistency
1 decade ago by Rugby 365The 2014/15 Pro12 season kicks off with two games on Friday. Munster entertaining Edinburgh at Thomond Park, whilst Benetton Treviso are the visitors to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea where they will...
Dual contracts 'will stop exodus'
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWales captain Sam Warburton is confident new dual contracts will help stem the flow of talent leaving. Home-based Test stars will be offered dual contracts as part of the new deal ...
Ospreys v Treviso
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsOspreys wing Eli Walker and scrum-half Rhys Webb return from injuries for their Pro12 campaign start against Treviso on Friday. But the hosts will be without captain Alun Wyn Jones, ...
It's time for Ulster's big men to lead from the front
1 decade ago by Belfast Telegraph: RugbyBy Niall Crozier – 04 September 2014Philip Rainey – full-back in the all-conquering Ballymena and Ulster teams of the 1980s and nowadays an occasional radio pundit...
Guinness PRO12 2014/2015 Season Preview: Part 2
1 decade ago by The Rugby BlogMUNSTER Coach: Anthony FoleyKey players in: Robin Copeland (Cardiff Blues), Andrew Smith (Brumbies), Tyler Bleyendaal (Crusaders), Eusebio Guiñazú (Bath)Key players out: James Coughlan (Pau), James Downey...
Fearsome packs and creative backs in new Pro 12
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsWith the ink dry on the historic peace deal and the new season just days away, Ross Harries assesses fearsome front rows; growling cubs; promises of flair and canny operators ahead of...
