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Robinson set for ‘warm’ welcome

Blues captain Paul Tito says old boy Nicky Robinson can expect a 'warm' welcome when Gloucester arrive for the LV= Cup semi-final.

Kiwi duo may leave – Young

Boss Dai Young says Cardiff Blues may not be able to afford to hold on to Kiwi duo Xavier Rush and Ben Blair.

Kiwi Tito rules out Wales call-up

Blues skipper Paul Tito has ruled out a Wales call-up unless Warren Gatland was in "dire, dire need" of second row cover.

Blues’ Rush ponders move to Japan

BBC Sport Wales understands that Cardiff Blues' ex-New Zealand back-row Xavier Rush is considering a move to play in Japan next season.

Prop Powell cleared of stamping

Cardiff Blues prop Gary Powell has been cleared of an alleged stamp in their New Year's Day loss at the Ospreys.

Roberts signs new Blues contract

Lions and Wales centre Jamie Roberts and Test prop John Yapp sign new Cardiff Blues deals to stay at the Welsh side until 2013.

Young upbeat about Toulouse trip

Blues coach David Young says his side should not be daunted by their trip to Toulouse on Saturday following their 15-9 win over Toulouse at the Cardiff Stadium last weekend.

Laulala aims to repay Blues faith

New Zealand centre Casey Laulala wants to repay the Cardiff Blues for showing their faith in signing him.

Blues face European injury crisis

Dai Young bemoaned Cardiff Blues' "expensive" Heineken Cup win over Harlequins as four key players were added to their growing injury list.

Blues pair to miss Quins opener

Cardiff Blues will be without injured back rows Xavier Rush and Maama Molitika for their Heineken Cup opener with Harlequins.

Blues 21-22 Edinburgh

Edinburgh spoil Cardiff Blues' first competitive match at their new Cardiff City Stadium home.

Cardiff Blues 5-14 Leicester

Leicester come from 5-3 down at the break to beat Cardiff Blues on the hosts' opening night at their new home, Cardiff City Stadium.

Blues sign wing James and Laulala

Cardiff Blues recruit ex-Lions and Wales back Dafydd James and former New Zealand centre Casey Laulala.

Legend Edwards backs Blues move

Welsh rugby legend Gareth Edwards says those who doubt the wisdom of Cardiff Blues moving to the new Cardiff City Stadium will be won over.

Blues 14-36 Edinburgh

Cardiff Blues are denied victory in their final game at the Arms Park as Edinburgh's second-half revival secures an unprecedented sixth straight league win.

Lion Jenkins wants no Blues rest

Lions prop Gethin Jenkins wants to play on despite the Blues having secured a 2009-10 Heineken Cup spot.

Blues 20-12 Munster

Cardiff Blues see off Munster in a compelling encounter to win an automatic 2009-10 Heineken Cup place.

Shanklin names Lions likely lads

Injured Wales centre Tom Shanklin expects his Lions tour place to be filled by Ireland's Gordon D'Arcy or England veteran Mike Tindall.

Shanklin ruled out of Lions tour

Cardiff Blues centre Tom Shanklin will miss the Lions tour after being ruled out for 16 weeks with a shoulder injury.

Halfpenny dreams of Euro finale

Rookie wing Leigh Halfpenny hopes to end a fairytale first season on a Heineken Cup high for the Cardiff Blues.

Robinson into ‘Lions contention’

Jonathan Davies believes Cardiff Blues fly-half Nicky Robinson could be a shock inclusion in the Lions squad for their tour to South Africa.

Blues suffer Spice injury blow

Jason Spice has played his final game for Cardiff Blues as the Kiwi scrum-half will miss the rest of the season with a broken arm.

Blues favourites tag ‘irrelevant’

Dai Young says Cardiff Blues' two wins over Gloucester this season will count for nothing in Saturday's EDF Cup final.

We can rule in Europe – Roberts

Cardiff Blues centre Jamie Roberts says if they can beat Toulouse, they can beat anyone in the Heineken Cup.

Robinson ready to show Gloucester

Cardiff Blues fly-half Nicky Robinson hopes to show Gloucester why they have signed him by helping Cardiff Blues to victory in the EDF Energy Cup final.

Powell is in Blues fitness race

Number eight Andy Powell faces a race to be fit for Cardiff Blues' Heineken Cup quarter-final against Toulouse on 11 April.

Williams signs World Cup contract

Wales flanker Martyn Williams signs a Cardiff Blues contract extension which allows him to play at the 2011 World Cup, it has been reported.

Cooper a Blue as Robinson leaves

Cardiff Blues recruit Wales scrum-half Gareth Cooper from Gloucester and fly-half Nicky Robinson is quitting the Arms Park for Kingsholm.

Centre Robinson set to quit Blues

Jamie Robinson will leave the Arms Park to join French club Toulon but Cardiff Blues recruit Australia back Sam Norton-Knight.

Williams suffers new injury blow

Rhys Williams undergoes more knee surgery and is ruled out for up to six weeks.

Blues opt for Millennium switch

Cardiff Blues switch their Heineken Cup quarter-final match with Toulouse to the Millennium Stadium.

Halfpenny commits to Blues

Wales wing Leigh Halfpenny signs a new contract with Cardiff Blues, along with former Wales captain Gareth Thomas and hooker T Rhys Thomas.

Powell extends stay at the Blues

Wales number eight Andy Powell signs a new deal at Cardiff Blues, along with Bradley Davies, Gary Powell and Richie Rees.

Young committed to Blues’ cause

Dai Young pledges himself to the Cardiff Blues for the near future but admits he would like to coach outside Wales one day.

Blues suffer Blair injury setback

Scans confirm Cardiff Blues full-back Ben Blair has suffered a broken hand and will be out for up to four weeks.