24 May 13
An EGM of Cardiff RFC ltd shareholders on Wednesday evening voted to accept the Cardiff born business man to the Board
Gwydion Griffiths
![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Connacht v Blues Teams Connacht Rugby v Cardiff Blues Opposition Connacht Rugby (A) Opposition Connacht (A) 9-13
HT 0-13
Opposition Connacht Rugby Venue Sportsground Time KO 17:00 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Connacht Form L W L D L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Edinburgh Teams Cardiff Blues v Edinburgh Rugby Opposition Edinburgh Rugby (H) Opposition Edinburgh (H) 19-21
HT 9-8
Opposition Edinburgh Rugby Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:05 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Edinburgh Form W W L L W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Dragons v Blues Teams Newport Gwent Dragons v Cardiff Blues Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons (A) Opposition Dragons (A) 5-16
HT 5-3
Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons Venue Rodney Parade Time KO 18:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Dragons Form L L L W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Treviso Teams Cardiff Blues v Benetton Treviso Opposition Benetton Treviso (H) Opposition Treviso (H) 34-18
HT 17-3
Opposition Benetton Treviso Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 18:30 Referee Fitzgibbon Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Treviso Form W L W D W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Ulster Teams Cardiff Blues v Ulster Rugby Opposition Ulster Rugby (H) Opposition Ulster (H) 19-48
HT 9-17
Opposition Ulster Rugby Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:05 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Ulster Form L W W W W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Glasgow Teams Cardiff Blues v Glasgow Warriors Opposition Glasgow Warriors (H) Opposition Glasgow (H) 3-18
HT 3-12
Opposition Glasgow Warriors Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 18:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Glasgow Form W L W W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Sharks v Blues Teams Sale Sharks v Cardiff Blues Opposition Sale Sharks (A) Opposition Sharks (A) 34-33
HT 12-24
Opposition Sale Sharks Venue Salford City Stadium Time KO 12:45 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Sharks Form W D W L W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Toulon Teams Cardiff Blues v Toulon Opposition Toulon (H) Opposition Toulon (H) 14-22
HT 8-6
Opposition Toulon Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 12:45 Referee Clancy Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Toulon Form W L W W W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Leinster v Blues Teams Leinster Rugby v Cardiff Blues Opposition Leinster Rugby (A) Opposition Leinster (A) 59-22
HT 40-3
Opposition Leinster Rugby Venue Royal Dublin Society Time KO 18:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Leinster Form W W W W W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Munster Teams Cardiff Blues v Munster Rugby Opposition Munster Rugby (H) Opposition Munster (H) 18-24
HT 3-10
Opposition Munster Rugby Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:05 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Munster Form W L L L W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Wasps Teams Cardiff Blues v London Wasps Opposition London Wasps (H) Opposition Wasps (H) 22-17
HT 7-14
Opposition London Wasps Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Wasps Form L L L L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Scarlets v Blues Teams Scarlets v Cardiff Blues Opposition Scarlets (A) Opposition Scarlets (A) 22-16
HT 13-13
Opposition Scarlets Venue Parc y Scarlets Time KO 18:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Scarlets Form W W W L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Zebre v Blues Teams Zebre v Cardiff Blues Opposition Zebre (A) Opposition Zebre (A) 7-14
HT 7-5
Opposition Zebre Venue Stadio XXV Aprile Time KO 15:00 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Zebre Form L L L L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Ospreys v Blues Teams Ospreys v Cardiff Blues Opposition Ospreys (A) Opposition Ospreys (A) 33-12
HT 16-6
Opposition Ospreys Venue Liberty Stadium Time KO 19:05 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Ospreys Form W W W L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Montpellier Teams Cardiff Blues v Montpellier Opposition Montpellier (H) Opposition Montpellier (H) 24-35
HT 15-19
Opposition Montpellier Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 12:45 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Montpellier Form W W W W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Montpellier v Blues Teams Montpellier v Cardiff Blues Opposition Montpellier (A) Opposition Montpellier (A) 34-21
HT 17-8
Opposition Montpellier Venue Time KO 19:00 Referee Garner Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Montpellier Form W W W W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Scarlets Teams Cardiff Blues v Scarlets Opposition Scarlets (H) Opposition Scarlets (H) 6-9
HT 3-9
Opposition Scarlets Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:05 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Scarlets Form W W W L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Dragons Teams Cardiff Blues v Newport Gwent Dragons Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons (H) Opposition Dragons (H) 12-10
HT 9-0
Opposition Newport Gwent Dragons Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 14:05 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Dragons Form L L L W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Munster v Blues Teams Munster Rugby v Cardiff Blues Opposition Munster Rugby (A) Opposition Munster (A) 6-17
HT 3-3
Opposition Munster Rugby Venue Musgrave Park Time KO 19:30 Referee Owens Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Munster Form W L L L W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Toulon v Blues Teams Toulon v Cardiff Blues Opposition Toulon (A) Opposition Toulon (A) 45-25
HT 19-8
Opposition Toulon Venue Stade Mayol Time KO 14:35 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Toulon Form W L W W W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Sharks Teams Cardiff Blues v Sale Sharks Opposition Sale Sharks (H) Opposition Sharks (H) 26-14
HT 9-7
Opposition Sale Sharks Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 15:40 Referee Fitzgibbon Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Sharks Form W D W L W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Saracens v Blues Teams Saracens v Cardiff Blues Opposition Saracens (A) Opposition Saracens (A) 19-11
HT 6-8
Opposition Saracens Venue Allianz Park Time KO 15:00 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Saracens Form W L L W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v L Irish Teams Cardiff Blues v London Irish Opposition London Irish (H) Opposition L Irish (H) 10-6
HT 7-3
Opposition London Irish Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L L Irish Form W D L W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Leinster Teams Cardiff Blues v Leinster Rugby Opposition Leinster Rugby (H) Opposition Leinster (H) 11-26
HT 3-23
Opposition Leinster Rugby Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:30 Referee Fitzgibbon Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Leinster Form W W W W W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Edinburgh v Blues Teams Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Blues Opposition Edinburgh Rugby (A) Opposition Edinburgh (A) 16-17
HT 6-14
Opposition Edinburgh Rugby Venue Murrayfield Time KO 19:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Edinburgh Form W W L L W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Connacht Teams Cardiff Blues v Connacht Rugby Opposition Connacht Rugby (H) Opposition Connacht (H) 22-26
HT 8-15
Opposition Connacht Rugby Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 19:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Connacht Form L W L D L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Glasgow v Blues Teams Glasgow Warriors v Cardiff Blues Opposition Glasgow Warriors (A) Opposition Glasgow (A) 29-13
HT 10-13
Opposition Glasgow Warriors Venue Scotstoun Time KO 19:35 Referee Clancy Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Glasgow Form W L W W L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Treviso v Blues Teams Benetton Treviso v Cardiff Blues Opposition Benetton Treviso (A) Opposition Treviso (A) 26-17
HT 13-10
Opposition Benetton Treviso Venue Stadio di Monigo Time KO 19:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Treviso Form W L W D W ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Ospreys Teams Cardiff Blues v Ospreys Opposition Ospreys (H) Opposition Ospreys (H) 16-23
HT 10-20
Opposition Ospreys Venue Millennium Stadium Time KO 17:15 Referee Owens Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Ospreys Form W W W L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Blues v Zebre Teams Cardiff Blues v Zebre Opposition Zebre (H) Opposition Zebre (H) 28-13
HT 21-6
Opposition Zebre Venue Cardiff Arms Park Time KO 14:30 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Zebre Form L L L L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Scarlets v Blues Teams Scarlets v Cardiff Blues Opposition Scarlets (A) Opposition Scarlets (A) 24-6
HT 10-6
Opposition Scarlets Venue Parc y Scarlets Time KO 18:30 Referee Owens Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Scarlets Form W W W L L ![]() ![]() ![]() Teams Ulster v Blues Teams Ulster Rugby v Cardiff Blues Opposition Ulster Rugby (A) Opposition Ulster (A) 37-13
HT 10-13
Opposition Ulster Rugby Venue Ravenhill Time KO 19:45 Referee Previous Meeting Blues Form L L W L L Ulster Form L W W W W Teams v Teams v Opposition () Opposition () {FixBroadcast}
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Head coach Jenkins believes his talented squad will relish the chance to measure themselves against the World top five ranked team, and bookmakers' favourites for the tournament, in front of a capacity home Millennium Stadium crowd next week - and hopes his side's debut performance of the Rugby World Cup year can set a lasting tone.
"If you'd asked me to pick the game to open our Six Nations campaign this season it would have been this one," said Jenkins.
"Ireland are very much the team to beat this year, they will come to us as firm favourites and it's probably the toughest start to the year we could've been given.
"But that's how you measure yourselves and we have to be realistic about what is achievable this year. We want to beat every team put in front of us and, if we can get off to a good start against Ireland in front of our home fans, then we have a chance to lay down a marker for ourselves for the gruelling season ahead.
The only uncapped player, in a squad which also welcomes the return of Grand Slamming lock Robert Sidoli from shoulder surgery, is Blues back five player Scott Morgan who Jenkins says will be viewed as a second row.
"Scott has played himself into contention with some sterling performances for the Blues as a middle line-out jumper mostly from the No6 position, but our squad make-up means we will be looking for him to give us options at lock," he said.
"In the backs Mark Jones (ankle), Lee Byrne (knee) and Sonny Parker (groin) have all suffered injuries, which is a blow for us, but the door is not closed on this squad and any player who can get himself fighting fit again will be monitored throughout the tournament.
"Chris Czekaj is another handed the opportunity to impress again on the international stage due to the withdrawal of other players. He missed out on Autumn selection, but his form has been much improved of late and he makes a welcome return.
Commenting on Scott Morgan's selection David Young said: "Scott has been a quality player for Leeds for the past three or four seasons, but it was a case of out of sight out of mind. He's come back and been a quality signing for us. I am sure he is going to be a big bonus for the Six Nations squad and I think it's a well deserved call up."
WALES BIOGS
Kevin MORGAN (NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS)
DoB: 23.02.77. 5'10". 13st 4lbs
International record: 39 caps (W23, L15, D 1; 55 pts - 11T)
Gavin HENSON (OSPREYS)
DoB: 01.02.82. 6'0". 15st 7lbs
International record: 20 caps (W 11, L 8, D 1; 130 pts - 3T,29C,18PG,1DG)
Chris CZEKAJ (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 14.12.85. 6'3". 15st 12lbs
International record: 2 caps (W 1, L 1; 5 pts - 1T)
Shane WILLIAMS (OSPREYS)
DoB: 26.02.77. 5'8". 12st 13lbs
International record: 43 caps (W 21, L 20, D 2; 140 pts - 28T)
Gareth THOMAS (TOULOUSE)
DoB: 25.07.74. 6'2". 16st 4lbs
International record: 90 caps (W 48, L 41, D 1; 185 pts - 37T)
Jamie ROBINSON (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 07.04.80. 6'2". 15st 0lbs
International record: 15 caps (W 6, L 9; 25 pts - 5T)
Tom SHANKLIN (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 24.11.79. 6'2". 15st 7lbs
International record: 36 caps (W 16, L 19, D 1; 80 pts - 16T)
Gavin EVANS (LLANELLI SCARLETS)
DoB: 18.07.84. 6'3". 15st 10lbs
International record: 1 cap (W 1)
James HOOK (OSPREYS)
DoB: 27.06.85. 6'0". 12st 11lbs
International record: 6 caps (W 2, L 3, D 1; 51 pts - 2T, 13C, 5PG)
Hal LUSCOMBE (NEC HARLEQUINS)
DoB: 23.02.81. 6'3". 15st 9lb
International record: 15 caps (W 8, L 6, D 1; 10 pts - 2T)
Stephen JONES (LLANELLI SCARLETS, CAPTAIN)
DoB: 08.12.77. 6'1". 14st 12lbs
International record: 58 caps (W 26, L 30, D 2; 512 pts - 6T,91C,97PG,3DG)
Ceri SWEENEY (NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS)
DoB: 21.01.80. 5'10". 13st 7lbs
International record: 29 caps (W 15, L 14; 84 pts - 4T, 23C, 5PG, 1DG)
Dwayne PEEL (LLANELLI SCARLETS)
DoB: 31.08.81. 5'9". 13st 8lbs
International record: 48 caps (W 22, L 24, D 2; 25 pts - 5T)
Gareth COOPER (NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS)
DoB: 07.05.79. 5'7". 13st 4lbs
International record: 32 caps (W 16, L 16; 30 pts - 6T)
Michael PHILLIPS (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 29.08.82. 6'3". 14st 0lbs
International record: 17 caps (W 9, L 7, D 1; 10 pts - 2T)
Gethin JENKINS (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 17.11.80. 6'2". 19st 0lbs
International record: 40 caps (W 16, L 22, D 2; 15 pts - 3T)
Duncan JONES (OSPREYS)
DoB: 18.09.78. 6'0". 17st 4lbs
International record: 33 caps (W 14, L 17, D 2)
Adam JONES (OSPREYS)
DoB: 08.03.81. 6'0". 19st 0lbs
International record: 37 caps (W 19, L 16, D 2; 5 pts - 1T)
Chris HORSMAN (WORCESTER WARRIORS)
DoB: 02.02.78. 6'3". 17st 6lbs
International record: 5 caps (W 3, L 2)
Rhys THOMAS (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 23.04.82. 6'0". 16st 6lbs
International record: 14 caps (W 7, L 6, D 1)
Mefin DAVIES (GLOUCESTER RUGBY)
DoB: 02.09.72. 5'10". 15st 0lbs
International record: 37 caps (W 17, L 19, D 1; 10 pts - 2T)
Matthew REES (LLANELLI SCARLETS)
DoB: 09.12.80. 6'2". 15st 11lbs
International record: 5 caps (W 2, L 2, D 1; 5 pts - 1T)
Ian GOUGH (NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS)
DoB: 10.11.76. 6' 5". 17st 4lbs
International record: 35 caps (W 15, L 17, D 3; 5 pts - 1T)
Brent COCKBAIN (OSPREYS)
DoB: 15.11.74. 6'8". 18st 11lb
International record: 22 caps (W 13, L 9; 5 pts - 1T)
Robert SIDOLI (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 21.06.79. 6'6". 18st 2lbs
International record: 37 caps (W 17, L 19, D 1; 10 pts - 2T)
Scott MORGAN (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 17.10.78. 6'6". 17st 4lbs
International record: Uncapped
Alun Wyn JONES (OSPREYS)
DoB: 19.09.85. 6'5". 17st 0lbs
International record: 5 caps (W 2, L 3)
Ryan JONES (OSPREYS)
DoB: 13.03.81. 6'5". 17st 10lbs
International record: 11 caps (W 7, L 3, D 1; 5 pts - 1T)
Alix POPHAM (LLANELLI SCARLETS)
DoB: 17.10.79. 6'3". 17st 4lbs
International record: 19 caps (W 8, L 10, D 1; 10 pts - 2T)
Martyn WILLIAMS (CARDIFF BLUES)
DoB: 01.09.75. 6'0". 15st 8lbs
International record: 64 caps (W 28, L 33, D 3; 53 pts - 10T, 1DG)
Gavin THOMAS (LLANELLI SCARLETS)
DoB: 22.10.77. 6'1". 15st 10lbs
International record: 19 caps (W 7, L 12; 20 pts - 4T)
Colin CHARVIS (NEWPORT GWENT DRAGONS)
DoB: 27.12.72. 6'2". 16st 10lbs
International record: 84 caps (W 39, L 43, D 2; 100 pts - 20T)
Gareth DELVE (BATH RUGBY)
DoB: 30.12.82. 6'3". 17st 13lbs
International record: 4 caps (W 1, L 3; 5 pts - 1T)