Blues Open Celtic Campaign in Dublin : News

The first home fixture is on the following weekend, a tasty local derby against the Dragons that kicks-off at 5.30 on Saturday 11 September. Then the Blues travel to the Ospreys (Saturday 18 September, 5.30pm) and finish a hectic first month by entertaining Connacht on Friday 24 September at 7.05pm.

There are two free Celtic League weekends during the season for the Blues because of the uneven number of 11 competing teams - week six (8-10 October) and week 17 (18-20 February). Other 'free' weekends in the calendar tie in with the Six Nations' fixtures in February and March.

Welcoming the fixtures, Blues' director of coaching David Young said, "These fixtures are a reminder of just how competitive the Celtic League has become in a short space of time. As if starting away in Dublin was not tough enough we then go straight into local derbies against the Dragons and the Ospreys. These will give an early indication of our progress as a new squad."

Looking ahead to Judgement Day on Saturday 28th April at Principality Stadium, please note that access into the stadium for terrace season ticket holders will be granted using your membership card. Important information regarding the event is set out below:

Cardiff Blues can confirm they will receive a limited allocation of tickets for the European Challenge Cup final against Gloucester and will also be running a supporters trip to Bilbao.

In the build-up to the 2018-19 season we wanted to pay tribute to the rugby community and the clubs that gave so many of our Cardiff Blues stars their first taste of the game we love!