Cardiff Blues wing Lane has been called up to join the Wales squad in Tokyo as team-mate Josh Navidi’s RWC dreams end prematurely due to a grade two tear in his hamstring, picked-up in the Quarter-Final game against France on Sunday. Wales are set to battle against the Springboks this weekend in their first Rugby […]
Cardiff Blues wing Owen Lane will make his Wales debut in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up clash against Ireland at Principality Stadium. Lane won’t be the only player making his debut this weekend as former Blues loosehead Rhys Carre makes the run out for the very first time. “It is a great opportunity for Rhys and […]
Harlequins back row Dombrandt has flown out to Italy to join the England Rugby World Cup training squad following Brad Shields’ foot injury. Shields has returned to England for further assessment on the extend of his injury, whilst Quins’ Dombrandt replaces the Wasps flanker at the training camp in Treviso. What a year it’s been […]
Alex Dombrandt scored two tries for England as they beat the Barbarians 51-43 at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday. Harlequins rising star Alex Dombrandt shone at Twickenham last weekend as the Red Roses secured a memorable victory over the Barbarians in their annual Quilter Cup match, who also had two Club legends in their ranks in […]
Ethan Lewis from Treherbert, Rhondda, is the latest player to sign a long-term contract with Cardiff Blues. Lewis made his Cardiff Blues debut against Leicester Tigers in 2015, after progressing through the region’s academy. The hooker has enjoyed an impressive season at the Arms Park, making 14 appearances, totalling 43 with the Club “Like a […]
Thyer has signed contract to remain at his home region. Since making his debut during the 2014-15 season, the 26-year-old loose-head prop has become a hugely valuable member of the first-team squad and now has 62 appearances under his belt. Thyer is said to be pleased to agree new terms with the Blues and develop […]
Cardiff Blues winger, Lane, picked up Peter Thomas Player of the Year award last night at the Club’s 2018/19 End of Season awards ceremony, held at Cardiff and Vale College. Owen Lane beat fellow teammates Rey Lee-Lo, Olly Robinson and Nick Williams for the title, sponsored by Dragons Signs. After an impressive breakthrough debut season […]
Engagesport client Alex Dombrandt picked up two awards last night at the Harlequins 2018/19 End of Season Awards ceremony – Players’ Player of the Season, voted by his fellow teammates, along with adidas Supporter’s Player of the Season. Dombrandt made his debut to the club this season, having joined Harlequins from Cardiff Metropolitan University last […]
Harlequins’ Alex Dombrandt has been announced as one of five nominees for the prestigious Sanlam Young Player of the Year award. Nominated by his former players, the 22 year old blindside flanker from Croydon is up against Joe Cokanasiga (Bath Rugby), Tom Curry (Sale Sharks), Rory Hutchinson (Northampton Saints) and Ollie Thorley (Gloucester Rugby). The […]
Engagesport are pleased to announce Garyn Smith, who has made 81 appearances for Wales’ Capital Region, has put pen to paper on a new long-term contract with the Blues. The 23-year-old centre made his debut in 2014 and has since played a crucial role in last season’s European Challenge Cup triumph, where Smith secured […]