16 May 13
On Saturday 11th May the Vale of Glamorgan Schools U11s retained the DC Thomas Cup with a 7 tries to 2 victory over Newport Schools at the Millennium Stadium in an excellent display of running rugby
Clare Williams
![]() ![]() ![]() 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 W L 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 W L 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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The Blues kicked off the match and got some early points with Dan Parks slotting a penalty in the fourth minute. This was closely followed by Ian Keatley four minutes later equalling the score.
Blues showed some good use of the ball after the restart which was closely followed by a break from Simon Zebo who broke the line and saw Felix Jones in for a try under the posts. Munster's Ian Keatley converted the try allowing Munster to ensure an early lead.
The Blues had too many turn overs and lost passes in the first half which meant Ian Keatley was able to score 2 more penalties for Munster. However, Munster managed to miss a penalty towards the final minutes of the first half. The Blues found themselves under pressure but a break from Richie Rees saw the Blues sustain 12 phases allowing them to finish on a strong note showing Munster what a threat they could be.
Half time Munster 16 Cardiff Blues 3
Blues started the second half in spritely mood, running good lines, fully aware that a couple of scores would bring them back into the game. Blues clearly explored different avenues in the second half, looking for space and to stretch the Munster defence.
The Blues made a couple of breaks but were stopped by the Munster defence. A short pass from Molitika to Henson who made a break into space, linked with Martyn Williams which allowed Richie Rees to play a quick ball out to the centre to Gavin Evans, who passed to Czekaj which saw Richard Mustoe score a much needed try in the corner. The try was well converted by Dan Parks from near the touch line.
Dan Parks missed a penalty after Munster illegally slowed the ball down. The Blues forced Munster to defend for much of the second half. Ben Blair then added an extra three points in the 63rd minute.
Paul Tito got a yellow card in the 66th minute which saw Michael Paterson move to second row. Blues continued to defend resolutely and showed to be the stronger team in the dying minutes. The Blues showed great determination in the final minutes to try and seek a draw. However came up short and gained a losing bonus point.
Cardiff Blues
Tries Mustoe x1
Pen Parks x1 Blair x1
Con Parks x1
D/G
Munster
Tries Jones x1
Pen Keatley x3
Con Keatley x1
D/G
Cardiff Blues 15 Chris Czekaj (57off) 14 Richard Mustoe 13 Gavin Evans 12 Gavin Henson 11 Tom James 10 Dan Parks (57off) 9 Richie Rees
8 Maama Molitika 7 Martyn Williams 6 Michael Paterson 5 Paul Tito (c) 4 Cory Hill (59off) 3 Scott Andrews 2 Ryan Tyrell (55off) 1 John Yapp
16 T Rhys Thomas (55on) 17 Nathan Trevett 18 Sam Hobbs 19 Macauley Cook(59on) 20 Thomas Young 21 Lewis Jones 22 Ceri Sweeney(57on) 23 Ben Blair (57on)
Munster 15 F Jones 14 J Murphy 13 D Barnes 12 L Mafi 11 S Zebo 10 I Keatley 1 T O'Leary
1 M Horan 2 D Varley 3 BJ Botha 4 B Holland 5 M O'Driscoll (c) 6 Dave O'Callaghan 7 T O'Donnell 8 J Coughlan.
16 D Fogarty 17 W du Preez 18 S Archer 19 D Foley 20 P Butler 21 D Williams 22 S Deasy 23 L O'Dea
Yellow Card: Paul Tito
Attendance:
| No. | Name | T | C | D | P | |
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| 15 | Felix Jones |
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| 14 | Johne Murphy |
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| 13 | Danny Barnes |
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| 12 | Lifeimi Mafi |
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| 11 | Simon Zebo |
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| 10 | Ian Keatley |
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3P |
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| 9 | Tomas O'Leary |
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| 1 | Marcus Horan |
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| 2 | Damien Varley |
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| 3 | BJ Botha |
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| 4 | Billy Holland |
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| 5 | Mick O'Driscoll |
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| 6 | Dave O'Callaghan |
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| 7 | Tommy O'Donnell |
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| 8 | James Coughlan |
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| 16 | Denis Fogarty |
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| 17 | Wian du Preez |
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| 18 | Stephen Archer |
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| 19 | Dave Foley |
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| 20 | Paddy Butler |
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| 21 | Duncan Williams |
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| 22 | Scott Deasy |
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| 23 | Luke O'Dea |
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| No. | Name | T | C | D | P | |
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| 15 | Chris Czekaj |
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| 14 | Richard Mustoe |
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| 13 | Gavin Evans |
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| 12 | Gavin Henson |
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| 11 | Tom James |
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| 10 | Dan Parks |
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1P |
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| 9 | Richie Rees |
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| 1 | John Yapp |
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| 2 | Ryan Tyrrell |
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| 3 | Scott Andrews |
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| 4 | Cory Hill |
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| 5 | Paul Tito |
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| 6 | Mike Paterson |
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| 7 | Martyn Williams |
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| 8 | Ma'ama Molitika |
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| 16 | T.Rhys Thomas |
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| 17 | Nathan Trevett |
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| 18 | Sam Hobbs |
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| 19 | Macauley Cook |
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| 20 | Thomas Young |
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| 21 | Lewis Jones |
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| 22 | Ceri Sweeney |
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| 23 | Ben Blair |
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