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Cardiff Blues‘ head coach John Mulvihill will have plenty of back rowers to choose from when the new season gets underway, with eight players in total to choose from. From Wales internationals Josh Navidi and Ellis Jenkins to up and coming young talents such as Shane Lewis-Hughes and James Botham, Wales’ capital region really are […] READ MORE
With the Guinness Pro14 season set to resume in August, clubs are busy completing transfers ahead of the restart and next season. Robert Rees brings you a complete list of transfers from the league. The list will continue to be updated as every signing/departure is made, so make sure to keep checking in. Last update: […] READ MORE
Blaine Scully has called time on his professional rugby career, but looks back on his time with Leicester Tigers, Cardiff Blues and USA fondly as he looks forward to a life of parenthood and ambition. The former Eagles captain spoke to Robert Rees about his post-rugby life, his journey into rugby and his time travelling […] READ MORE
An Anglo-Welsh league could well be a possibility in the not-so distant future as reports suggest that six Premiership clubs wish to split from PRL, the body which oversees Premiership Rugby. Robert Rees explains how and if this could work. How is this possible? Well, let’s start off by looking at the reports of six […] READ MORE
The Welsh rugby professional rugby board (PRB) have come to an agreement with the Welsh rugby player’s association on a proposal for 25% salary reductions to some players in the regional game. Robert Rees brings you the latest on the announcement. What is in the proposal? The 25% reductions are a pay cut, not a […] READ MORE
Sam Warburton’s early retirement due to an injury overload has struck much sadness throughout the rugby community. The former Welsh captain will be remembered not only for his on field heroics but for his ambassadorial persona and substantial charitable work. Ever the gentleman away from the game of rugby, Sam Warburton has grown into one of […] READ MORE
It’s been a busy day in the transfer market of rugby with contract renewals and moves on the go. Api Ratuniyarawa and Jack Maunder are amongst the names. Robert Rees brings you up to speed with all of Friday’s transfer news. Api Ratuniyarawa pens fresh Saints deal The Fijian lock has penned a new deal […] READ MORE
The Cardiff Blues are pleased with their second half revival against Benetton last Sunday as the back three impress in the side’s bonus-point victory. Robert Rees has the latest from the Arms Park. Mulvihill pleased with player reaction on Sunday “We got back to playing the way we prepared, there were a lot of uncontested […] READ MORE
Following his sides 34-24 victory over Benetton Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill updated the media on where the region stands with regards to its current transfer negotiations. Cardiff Blues remain in progress “We’ve probably got some things coming our way sooner or later,” said Mulvihill. “But we can’t say too much as players who […] READ MORE
Live Guinness Pro14 action from the Cardiff Arms Park as the Cardiff Blues take on Benetton. Robert Rees brings you all the live action. Pro14 action in full flow Cardiff Blues vs. Benetton “Main photo credit” Embed from Getty Images READ MORE
Rugby journalist, specializing on all things Welsh rugby, United Rugby Championship, and the Gallagher Premiership. A freelance journalist published in The Rugby Paper, Telegraph, RugbyPass et al.
Robert has a BA in Sports Journalism from the University of Gloucestershire.
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