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CURFC ready for new BUCS season if WRU agree to reduced format

By Ben Lovell-Smith┬á| Sport Editor As the Autumn internationals come to a close and the domestic seasons kick start once again, rugby at the top level is certainly back. Meanwhile, Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs exuberant, young and talented squad remain in limbo as they wait for the return of BUCS sport. The squad has been training twice a week on top of commitment to workout plans in … Continue reading CURFC ready for new BUCS season if WRU agree to reduced format

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Cardiff University teams tackle the Movember challenge

By Tom Walker | Head of Sport Cardiff University sport teams, including the likes of American football, rugby and football, are once again taking on the Movember challenge.┬á The Movember initiative is an annual event that takes place during November, whereby participants involved grow moustaches throughout the month to raise awareness and funding for men’s health issues, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide. … Continue reading Cardiff University teams tackle the Movember challenge

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Edwards: ÔÇÿThis Varsity is going to be quite tasty, itÔÇÖs a shot at redemptionÔÇÖ

by Ben Lovell-Smith After the BUCS Super Rugby season ended for Cardiff University last Wednesday, all eyes are now on next monthÔÇÖs Welsh Varsity match at the Liberty Stadium and an exciting future beyond that. It has been a disappointing season for Cardiff, who started the season off strongly with two wins. However, since then, Cardiff have lost 16 on the bounce which is not … Continue reading Edwards: ÔÇÿThis Varsity is going to be quite tasty, itÔÇÖs a shot at redemptionÔÇÖ

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BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff earn losing bonus point in the capital’s derby

by Ben Lovell-Smith It was a hard fought match as Cardiff Uni fell short 17-24 at the Cardiff Arms Park to local rivals Cardiff Met. Despite the loss, this was a fantastic result for Cardiff as they claimed their first point in the league since early October. Both sets of fans were on good form for the sell out match. As expected in any derby … Continue reading BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff earn losing bonus point in the capital’s derby

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BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff much improved at Cardiff Arms Park despite defeat

by Ben Lovell-Smith at Cardiff Arms Park Despite a fantastic performance from Cardiff, top of the table Durham defeated Cardiff 5-26 at the Arms Park to take all the points back to the North of England. Having been physically dominated in horrendous weather for the past couple of months, the opportunity to play on the artificial turf at the Arms Park provided the perfect platform … Continue reading BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff much improved at Cardiff Arms Park despite defeat

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BUCS Super Rugby: Bath defeat leaves Cardiff without a win in six

By Ben Lovell-Smith It was another disappointing Wednesday for Cardiff as they were blown away by BathÔÇÖs strong forward pack in poor conditions, making it six losses on the bounce for the boys in red and black with a 21-38 loss.┬á The game started with promise. A fantastic turnover in the midfield caught Bath off guard, giving Huw Roberts the opportunity to eat up the … Continue reading BUCS Super Rugby: Bath defeat leaves Cardiff without a win in six

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BUCS Super Rugby: Swansea defeat Cardiff in first South Wales derby of the season

By Ben Lovell-Smith at St Helens Rugby and Cricket Ground The first South Wales derby since Varsity 2019 fell the way of Swansea in a hard fought 24-10 win on Wednesday evening. Where a confident and revitalised Swansea side defeated Cardiff at a wet and windswept St Helens in the first of a number of derby matches for Cardiff in 2019/20. Key players were back … Continue reading BUCS Super Rugby: Swansea defeat Cardiff in first South Wales derby of the season

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Edwards: Representing the jersey is an honour

by Ella Fenwick With the BUCS rugby season now well underway, Gair Rhydd Sport caught up with the chairman of the Cardiff University team, Ben Edwards. ┬áThe season started off strongly start for the MenÔÇÖs First Team with two consecutive wins. The first match was a 20-16 victory over Hartpury, before a 20-10 triumph against Northumbria a week later. Unfortunately, four tough fixtures followed with … Continue reading Edwards: Representing the jersey is an honour

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BUCS Super Rugby: Injury-hit Cardiff well beaten by Loughborough

By Ben Lovell-Smith Round five of BUCS Super Rugby saw Cardiff face Loughborough in an intense match at Llanrumney. Last time the sides met was in February when Cardiff pulled off a 26-24 scalp away in Leicestershire, but the Welsh side lost 17-32 in BUCS Super Rugby. The match kicked off and immediately it was Loughborough dominating possession, staunch defence from Cardiff kept the scoreboard … Continue reading BUCS Super Rugby: Injury-hit Cardiff well beaten by Loughborough

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BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff make it two wins from two after victory over Northumbria

by Ben Lovell-Smith Cardiff University MenÔÇÖs Rugby pulled off a strong bonus-point win at Llanrumney in their first home match of the 2019/20 BUCS Super Rugby season against Northumbria. Cardiff were keen to build on last week’s away victory against the champions Hartpury, with a win over Northumbria, who Cardiff claimed their maiden BUCS Super Rugby win against last season, with a 29-10 home victory. … Continue reading BUCS Super Rugby: Cardiff make it two wins from two after victory over Northumbria

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