Xavier Rush

Xavier Rush tips New Zealand to beat Wales again

icWales (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

XAVIER RUSH, the man with a foot in two camps, has dismissed Wales’ chances of ending their 56 years of New Zealand hurt this weekend.

Wales lack punch to beat All Blacks, says Xavier Rush

icWales (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009

BLUES duo Andy Powell and Gareth Cooper took a break from preparing to take on New Zealand to meet former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson yesterday.

Cardiff Blues lifted by return of Gethin Jones

icWales (Free subscription) | 16/10/2009

THE return of Gethin Jenkins isn’t a bad consolation for the loss of Xavier Rush.

Cardiff Blues lifted by return of Gethin Jenkins

icWales (Free subscription) | 16/10/2009

THE return of Gethin Jenkins isn’t a bad consolation for the loss of Xavier Rush.

Jenkins ready to shoulder Cardiff burden

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009

• Lions prop set to return in Heineken Cup against Sale • Veteran forward Jake Boer signs again for Gloucester Gethin Jenkins will lead Cardiff Blues in their Heineken Cup tie against Sale at Edgeley Park tonight, his first appearance since exiting the second Test between the Lions and South Africa in Pretoria last June with face and shoulder injuries. The Wales prop was not expected to...

Cardiff Blues Team vs Sale Announced

Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009

Cardiff Blues Team The huge Cardiff Blues injury list has hit even harder with Xavier Rush missing out on the Heineken Cup clash away at Sale. The flu bug that struck him, Tom Shanklin and Sam Warbuton has ruled him out – though both Shanklin and Warburton have recovered to resume their places in the team following on from the win against the Harlequins. With Rush out the backrow has been rejigged,...

Cardiff Blues Struck by Flu Virus

Welsh Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 13/10/2009

To add to the huge amount of injury worries that the Cardiff Blues currently have there have been hit by more bad news – a flu bug. Blues’ stars Xavier Rush, Sam Warburton and Tom Shanklin are currently suffering from flu like symptoms, which is a big blow to the injury hit squad. When you consider that they are already without Martyn Williams, Paul Tito, John Yapp, Bradley Davies, Gareth...

• Cardiff Blues hit by player fitness crisis - icWales

Xavier Rush: the Unit

More Than Balls (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

Xavier Rush put in a man-of-the-match performance yesterday afternoon for the Cardiff Blues just days after an amputation. After dislocating a finger during the 19-15 home victory over the Scarlets a few weeks ago, the Blues captain had surgery and 15 stitches to reattach the digit. He had been expected to miss the first two rounds of the 2009/10 Heineken Cup, but he came back and helped rejuvenate...

Cardiff Blues 20-6 Harlequins

The Guardian (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009

Cardiff Blues 20-6 Harlequins Harlequins made a losing return to the Heineken Cup as they slumped to defeat in their Group Five opener at Cardiff Blues. It was Quins' first European appearance since the Bloodgate scandal led to bans for their former rugby director Dean Richards, ex-physio Steph Brennan and current wing Tom Williams. Their participation in this season's competition is a controversial...

Xavier delighted he could Rush back for start of Europe

icWales (Free subscription) | 10/10/2009

XAVIER RUSH last night admitted he was amazed to be back for the Blues’ Euro showdown with Harlequins.

Cardiff v Harlequins: Teams

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009

Xavier Rush has been named in the Cardiff Blues line-up for the Heineken Cup opener against Harlequins.

Blues omit Leigh Halfpenny for Euro clash with Quins

icWales (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009

THE Blues have left Wales and Lions star Leigh Halfpenny out of their European opener, while welcoming back Xavier Rush for a shock return.

Xavier return gives Blues X-Factor

icWales (Free subscription) | 09/10/2009

THE SHOCK return of Xavier Rush has been hailed as a huge boost for the Blues ahead of tomorrow’s Heineken Cup opener against Harlequins.

Blues consider back-row recruit

Sport Experts (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009

Cardiff Blues are looking at back-row options after losing Xavier Rush and Maama Molitika for the start of the Heineken Cup.

Blues consider back-row recruit

BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 30/09/2009

Cardiff Blues are looking at back-row options after losing Xavier Rush and Maama Molitika for the start of the Heineken Cup.