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# cardiff - Saturday 2 March, 2013
Elwood commends ‘nervy’ Connacht after scrappy win
The coach added that his side still needed to work on the defensive element of their game.
# cardiff - Friday 1 February, 2013
In pictures: Jamie Heaslip leads Ireland squad in Cardiff captain’s run
Declan Kidney’s squad were put through their paces at the Millennium Stadium.
Jamie Heaslip lauds ‘hard-working’ Welsh ahead of 6 Nations opener
The Ireland captain says mistakes have let Ireland down during recent meetings with Saturday’s opponents.
# cardiff - Thursday 31 January, 2013
FYI: Here are 18 things you (probably) didn’t know about Cardiff ahead of this weekend’s game
Our short guide may come in handy for those willing to make the trip across the water this weekend.
# cardiff - Saturday 12 January, 2013
Heineken Cup: Toulon join Ulster and Quins in the 1/4 finals while Biarritz fight on
Dimitri Yachvilli and his buddies may yet rue that late conversion miss in Galway.
# cardiff - Saturday 5 January, 2013
‘It is critical that Paul O’Connell can lead a normal life’ – Rob Penney
The Munster coach wants a win against Cardiff today and hopes to have the inspirational lock back in April.
# cardiff - Friday 4 January, 2013
Pick 6: featuring FA Cup action an L.A story and much, much more
In which six of our writers answer the questions that nobody has even asked.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
First plays second as Ulster entertain Scarlets while three defining weeks for Leinster and Munster kick off with winnable fixtures.
# cardiff - Sunday 9 December, 2012
Heineken Cup: Julian Salvi at the double for Tigers as Welsh woes continue
Cardiff Blues suffered their third defeat in a row as Montpellier won away from home.
# cardiff - Monday 26 November, 2012
Taoiseach in Wales for British-Irish Council
Education and economy will be the main topics up for discussion.
# cardiff - Sunday 25 November, 2012
All Black hooker cited for Davies ‘cheap shot’
The attack on the second row occurred in the opening minutes of New Zealand’s 33-10 in Cardiff.
# cardiff - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
Skipper Sam Warburton out as Wales ring the changes for Samoa game
The captain pays the price for last weekend’s defeat to Argentina in Cardiff.
# cardiff - Monday 12 November, 2012
Injury update: Jon Walters ruled out of Greece game
The Stoke striker will return to his club this evening because of a knee injury, the FAI say.
# cardiff - Saturday 10 November, 2012
Wales and Argentina keen to build on global gains
Today’s contest will indicate how much either side has learned from recently facing the top three teams in the world and go a long way to defining their final campaign of the year.
# cardiff - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Pro12: Munster name Felix Jones at fullback for Cardiff trip
The Dubliner will make his second start of the season against the Welshmen on Friday, while Ronan O’Gara starts at 10.
# cardiff - Saturday 27 October, 2012
Reaction: Cardiff horror show as nine try Leinster spark their season
Heaslip scores two tries, Sexton gets seven conversions and Healy bashes through tackles – The Blues must be in town.
As it happened: Leinster v Cardiff Blues, RaboDirect Pro12
Leinster thrashed the Welshmen 52-9 the last time the two sides met at the RDS. Could Joe Schmidt’s men repeat the dose?
# cardiff - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Woman dead and 12 others injured in Cardiff hit-and-run incidents
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incidents yesterday afternoon in the Welsh city.
# cardiff - Thursday 16 August, 2012
Captain Doug to oversee Munster’s new centre combination
Howlett starts for the second time in two weeks as James Downey and Casey Laulala get their chance to shine against Bristol.
# cardiff - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
Cardiff retailers want homeless off the streets during Olympics
Cardiff Retail Partnership is calling on police to remove homeless people from the streets due to the increased numbers of tourists over the coming weeks.
# cardiff - Wednesday 11 April, 2012
Leinster, Munster and Ulster: 3 Irish provinces at different junctures
As the dust settles on a thrilling Heineken Cup weekend, it’s clear the provinces are at different rungs on the ladder.
# cardiff - Saturday 7 April, 2012
Bring on Twickers: Joe Schmidt prefers Leinster semi-final in England
Coach declares that he has no preference for Saracens or Clermont but would relish semi date at Twickenham
As it happened: Leinster v Cardiff, Heineken Cup
A semi-final against Clermont or Saracens in Twickenham awaited the winners of this crucial knock-out clash.
# cardiff - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Who’s the boss? Leinster seek to assert themselves on unwelcome territory
Time to lace up the business boots for Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls & co – It’s business time.
# cardiff - Monday 27 February, 2012
One small step: Bellamy sets top four target for Liverpool
The former Cardiff City striker says the Welsh side were ‘exceptional’ yesterday and urged his current club to target a return to the Champions League.
# cardiff - Sunday 26 February, 2012
Reds fans stuck after train derails in Cheshire
Virgin Trains have apologised for the mishap and advised supporters, going to the Carling Cup final, to make other plans.
# cardiff - Friday 24 February, 2012
As it happened: Munster v Cardiff, RaboDirect Pro12
It’s the end of the week, it’s Munster versus Cardiff and the rest of the Rabo action.
# cardiff - Thursday 23 February, 2012
The YouTube top 10: Because everybody loves throwing snowballs
…but nobody likes getting kicked in the face.
# cardiff - Saturday 7 January, 2012
AS THEY HAPPENED: FA Cup 3 o’clocks
We hadn’t seen much magic so far in the FA Cup third rounds but could the three o’clock kick-offs thrill us? Could Tamworth pull off an upset against Everton?
# cardiff - Tuesday 13 December, 2011
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# cardiff - Sunday 4 December, 2011
Clash of the titans: City will host United in FA Cup 3rd round
United’s chance to avenge their recent, humiliating defeat to the Premier League leaders will come a little sooner than expected.
# cardiff - Thursday 1 December, 2011
Fitzgerald rested and Sexton benched as Leinster take on Cardiff
Joe Schmidt has made six alterations to the Leinster side that takes on Cardiff in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Friday night.
The Morning Score: Thursday
Here’s everything you need to know before that first cup of coffee this morning.
# cardiff - Wednesday 30 November, 2011
Liverpool to face City in Carling Cup semi-final
Palace rewarded after shock Old Trafford victory with game against fellow Championship side Cardiff.
# cardiff - Tuesday 7 June, 2011
# cardiff - Saturday 21 May, 2011
Leinster 33-22 Northampton: As it happened
We had minute-by-minute coverage of this afternoon’s historic Heineken Cup Final. Catch up with the action here.
Leinster fans ready themselves for a very different kind of rapture
With hope in their hearts, Leinster fans have travelled en masse to Cardiff in search of history.
10 things you didn’t know about the Millennium Stadium
Did you know that it costs £2.54 every time the stadium’s retractable roof is opened? No? Neither did we.
Heineken Cup Preview: Leinster vs Northampton Saints
It’s the biggest game of the European rugby calendar. Are you ready?
# cardiff - Friday 20 May, 2011
The Road to Cardiff: As it happened
We sent Niall on a 13-hour bus and ferry journey to this year’s Heineken Cup final, getting him to liveblog every step of the way. It proved to be an unforgettable experience.




























































