Blues look set for brighter future amid structural change
THE Cardiff Blues are set for another significant structural change when the region takes complete control over Cardiff RFC. The news follows last November’s... Read More
Wales' prop star Evans has tough challenges ahead, says forwards guru
WALES forwards coach Robin McBryde has predicted tougher challenges for young loose-head prop Rob Evans, despite an impressive start to his test... Read More
Welsh hooker Owens looks forward to Twickenham battle
WELSH hooker Ken Owens has played down suggestions that Warren Gatland’s side will look to target England skipper Dylan Hartley. Northampton Saints... Read More
Welsh coach hits back at France match criticism
WELSH kicking coach Neil Jenkins has hit back at criticism of Wales’ most recent Six Nations performance. Although Wales defeated France 19-10... Read More
Player v player – where the key Wales v France battles will be fought tonight
Rob Evans v Rabah Slimani The 23-year-old Pembrokeshire product Evans has been a revelation thus far in the Championship. The Scarlets... Read More
Wales closing in on top form, says former Cardiff winger Nigel Walker
WALES are “not a million miles away” from hitting top form, says ex-Wales and Cardiff winger Nigel Walker. “What Wales have lacked... Read More
France lack mental toughness away from home, says ex-Wales star Popham
FORMER Welsh international back-rower Alix Popham has questioned whether France have the mental toughness to emerge victorious in Cardiff tonight. The French... Read More
Wales aim to step up the gears to extend five-year record against French
WALES welcome France to the Principality Stadium tonight knowing that a victory will likely set up a championship decider at Twickenham, in... Read More
Eddie Butler tells The Cardiffian how Wales will win tonight
RUGBY pundit Eddie Butler predicts a big Welsh win in the third-round of the Six Nations tonight. After a strong start to the... Read More
Wales prop Lee looks to put the heat on French scrum
WALES tight-head prop Samson Lee has spoken of his delight at Scarlets teammate Rob Evans’ international rise. “It’s nice to get Rob... Read More
Welsh regional rugby fails to capture the public’s imagination, says Butler
THE curse of Welsh regional rugby reigns on – crowds are small and deflated and players continue to look elsewhere for more... Read More
Cuthbert, Lydiate and Davies named to face France on Friday
WALES make three changes to their starting line-up ahead of the third game in the Six Nations. Dan Lydiate comes in for... Read More
McBryde plays down challenge of re-integrating foreign based players
WELSH forwards coach Robin McBryde has played down fears over Welsh squad players playing in the Aviva Premiership and Top 14 this... Read More
Welsh prop icon Jenkins warns rookie Evans he wants his jersey back
WORLD rugby’s most capped prop has warned Welsh rookie Rob Evans that he is “as hungry as ever to pull that Welsh... Read More
Wales kicking guru Jenkins wary of French threat
WALES kicking coach Neil Jenkins has described the French as a “major threat” ahead of their Six Nations clash a week on... Read More
Opinion: Wales must develop attacking edge if they are to win Championship
ON first reflection, a draw away against the winners of the previous two Six Nations Championships is not a result to be... Read More
Future Welsh stars look to continue Grand Slam surge
WALES Under 20’s face a stern challenge tonight, against a Scottish side buoyed by an opening round victory over reigning champions England.... Read More
Gatland looks for Welsh improvement in attack for Six Nations Scotland game
WARREN Gatland’s Wales look set to revert to type this weekend, with the New Zealander hinting at a return to their direct... Read More
Revisiting Jamie Roberts’ roots ahead of Six Nations kick off
WE visited Jamie Roberts’ old team, Rumney RFC, last Saturday ahead of Wales’ Six Nations opener versus Ireland. Rumney RFC staff expressed... Read More
Roberts relishes partnering Davies in Six Nations opener
CENTRES Jamie Roberts and Jonathan Davies will be paired together for the 40th time when the RBS Six Nations kicks off on Sunday. Due to... Read More
Cardiffian 2016 Six Nations preview: How the sides are shaping up ahead of European rugby's showpiece event
WITH last Autumn’s World Cup now a distant memory, attention turns to the Six Nations. This year’s competition will see the Northern... Read More
Wanderers make it 11 wins in a row
GLAMORGAN Wanderers RFC made it 11 wins from 11 in the league this season as they eased passed Gilfach Goch 38-6 on... Read More
The Muddy Waters of Welsh Rugby: An identity crisis that has affected the game for a generation
RECENT history has seen the Welsh national side punch above its proverbial weight on the international stage. Four Six Nations Championships, a... Read More
Defeated Blues look set to miss out on Wales star Halfpenny
CARDIFF Blues were defeated 12-6 by the Ospreys in Swansea, amid mounting speculation Leigh Halfpenny has rejected a move back to... Read More
How the Cardiff Blues can become competitive again
THERE was a time when the name Cardiff was synonymous with success, with the Blues having qualified for three Heineken Cup... Read More
Narrow defeat for Blues against Glasgow as Rhys Patchell is set to leave
HEAD Coach Danny Wilson hailed the improved performance of his Cardiff Blues side but it was not enough to prevent defeat as... Read More
PRO 12: Cardiff Blues vs Ulster Rugby preview
THE Pro 12 resumed after a three-week break because of the Celtic players involved in the Six Nations. Adam Jones is set... Read More
Cardiff sports round-up
From the Blues to the Devils: here is a summary of the some of top sports stories affecting Cardiff today: Cardiff Blues... Read More
Six Nations: Time to reflect
After one of the most captivating days of Six Nations rugby in memory left Wales without the silverware they craved, they will now... Read More
Six Nations Team of the Tournament
Now the dust has settled on an enthralling Six Nations Championship, The Cardiffian presents the best XV of tournament (and yes it... Read More