The Cardiff Blues are the pride of Welsh rugby. In fact, the Cardiff rugby side is one of only four professional rugby union sides in Wales.
The Cardiff Blues compete in the PRO14 league, which also includes teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and South Africa. In addition, the Cardiff rugby team also represent Wales on the international stage because they regularly compete in both the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the Heineken Champions Cup.
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The Cardiff Blues are the pride of Welsh rugby. In fact, the Cardiff rugby side is one of only four professional rugby union sides in Wales.
The Cardiff Blues compete in the PRO14 league, which also includes teams from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy and South Africa. In addition, the Cardiff rugby team also represent Wales on the international stage because they regularly compete in both the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the Heineken Champions Cup.
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Heineken Cup PRO 14 Pro14 Rainbow Cup United Rugby Championship | Round 3 | P | W | L | D | PF | PA | PD | BP T | BP -7 | BP | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
-  Racing 92 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 24 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
-  Ulster | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 65 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
-  Leicester Tigers | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 74 | 64 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
-  Harlequins | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 99 | 68 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 |
-  Munster | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 70 | 40 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
-  Bristol | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 17 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
-  La Rochelle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 34 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
-  Leinster | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 134 | 55 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
-  Exeter Chiefs | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 101 | 45 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
-  Connacht | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 87 | 67 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
-  Clermont | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
-  Sale Sharks | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
-  Toulouse | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 37 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
-  Wasps | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 57 | -13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
-  Bordeaux | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 58 | 26 | 32 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
-  Glasgow Warriors | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 52 | 79 | -27 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
-  Montpellier | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 131 | -90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
-  Castres | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 44 | 55 | -11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
-  Stade Francais | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 64 | -38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
-  Bath | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 84 | -43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
-  Scarlets | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 73 | -63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
-  Northampton Saints | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 56 | 96 | -40 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
-  Cardiff Blues | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 57 | 118 | -61 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
-  Ospreys | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 74 | -51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Round 3 |
|---|
| - Racing 92 |
| - Ulster |
| - Leicester Tigers |
| - Harlequins |
| - Munster |
| - Bristol |
| - La Rochelle |
| - Leinster |
| - Exeter Chiefs |
| - Connacht |
| - Clermont |
| - Sale Sharks |
| - Toulouse |
| - Wasps |
| - Bordeaux |
| - Glasgow Warriors |
| - Montpellier |
| - Castres |
| - Stade Francais |
| - Bath |
| - Scarlets |
| - Northampton Saints |
| - Cardiff Blues |
| - Ospreys |
The Cardiff Blues were formed in 2003 when the structure of rugby union in Wales changed. Until then, the country had nine professional teams. However, it had been clear for a number of years that the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) did not have the money to support such a large number of teams.
As a result, after a period of review, four regional professional rugby teams were formed. These were the Cardiff Blues, the Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets. However, the Cardiff Blues team was slightly different to the others. While the Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets were created when the other professional teams merged, Cardiff RFC remained a standalone team and simply changed their name to Cardiff Blues.
Since the formation of the Cardiff rugby team, the side have always competed in the PRO14 (which was previously known as the PRO12 and the Celtic League). Although the team have never won the competition, they have always been competitive and they finished second in consecutive seasons in 2006-07 and 2007-08.
Since their formation, the Cardiff Blues have also regularly featured in the Heineken Champions Cup and the European Rugby Challenge Cup. Although the team regularly reach the knock-out rounds of the Heineken Champions Cup, they have never won the competition. But, in 2018, they did win the European Rugby Challenge Cup after beating Gloucester in one of the greatest finals of all time.
Alun Lawrence Flanker 6 
Ben Daley Prop 
Ben Murphy Number 8 
Brad Thyer Prop 
Corey Domachowski Prop 
Dillon Lewis Prop 
Dimitri Arhip Prop 
Ellis Jenkins Flanker 7 
James Botham Flanker 6 
James Ratti Lock 
Josh Navidi Flanker 7 
Josh Turnbull Flanker 7 
Kirby Myhill Hooker 
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Liam Belcher Hooker 
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Rory Thornton Lock 
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Sam Moore Flanker 6 
Seb Davies Lock 
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Alex Everett Fullback 
Alex Mann Fullback 
Alun Rees Fullback 
Ben Thomas Centre 
Cameron Winnett Fullback 
Dan Fish Fullback 
Ellis Bevan Fullback 
Ethan Lloyd Fullback 
Evan Yardley Fullback 
Garyn Smith Centre 
Geraint James Fullback 
Hallam Amos Fullback 
Iestyn Harris Fullback 
Ioan Evans Fullback 
Jacob Beetham Fullback 
Jarrod Evans Fly half 
Jason Harries Wing 
Jason Tovey Fly half 
Joe Cowell Fullback 
Josh Adams Wing 
Lloyd Williams Scrum half 
Matthew Morgan Fullback 
Max Llewellyn Centre 
Nathan Evans Fullback 
Owen Lane Wing 
Reynold Lee-Lo Centre 
Rhys Anstey Fullback 
Rhys Priestland Fly half 
Ryan Wilkins Fullback 
Teddy Williams Fullback 
Theo Cabango Right wing 
Tomos Williams Scrum half 
Torin Myhill 
Will Davies-King Fullback 
Willis Halaholo Centre Although the Cardiff Blues were only formed recently, the club’s squad is packed with illustrious names and international players regularly appear in Cardiff Blues fixtures. For example, since 2003, eight players have been selected to play for the British and Irish Lions while playing for the Cardiff Blues, including Sam Warburton and Leigh Halfpenny.
At present, the Cardiff Blues squad is packed with established Welsh internationals. As a result, Cardiff Blues fixtures are regularly contested by some of the world’s great players, such as Cory Hill, Lloyd Williams and Josh Adams.
Read on to learn even more about the Cardiff Blues. You’ll find the latest Cardiff Blues fixtures, results and news right here.
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