icWales (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
BLUES talisman Xavier Rush will miss the start of the Heineken Cup campaign after being ruled out of the opener in Calvisano on Saturday with a knee injury.
22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 07/10/2008
A knee injury has ruled Xavier Rush out of the start of Cardiff Blues' Heineken Cup campaign. His absence is a major disappointment for the Welsh region, who have high hopes of advancing from their pool that includes Biarritz, Gloucester and Calvisano.
Planet Rugby (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
Talismanic number-eight Xavier Rush will miss Cardiff Blues' Heineken Cup opener away to Calvisano after failing to recover from knee surgery."
icWales (Free subscription) | 06/10/2008
A knee injury will keep inspirational Kiwi Xavier Rush out of the first round of the Heineken Cup.
icWales (Free subscription) | 25/09/2008
David Young has selected a twenty-two man squad that sees Deiniol Jones, Xavier Rush and Richie Rees all return from injury for Friday night's clash against Connacht at the Arms Park, 7.05pm kick off.
Magners League (Free subscription) | 25/09/2008
David Young has selected a twenty-two man squad that sees Deiniol Jones, Xavier Rush and Richie Rees all return from injury for Friday night's clash against Connacht at the Arms Park, 7.05pm kick off. Friday night's match will also see John Yapp make his first start for the team at loose-head, although Yapp will continue to train at tight-head, where it is hoped he will develop over the long term....
Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 13/08/2008
Cardiff Blues New Zealand lock, Paul Tito, has taken over the captaincy in a shock move, as fellow countryman, Xavier Rush, stands down. Rush, who is set to miss the first 6 weeks of the season, has stated he has relinquished his role in order to focus on his own game.
icWales (Free subscription) | 09/08/2008
PAUL TITO is the ideal man to take over from Xavier Rush as Blues captain, according to his second-row partner Deiniol Jones.
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
Blues No.8 Xavier Rush is hoping to return to action in time for the Heineken Cup after successfully coming through a knee operation.
22dropout.com (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
Skipper Xavier Rush boosts the Blues with news of his return in September from injury.
icWales (Free subscription) | 05/08/2008
XAVIER RUSH’S fitness boost has been hailed as great news for the Blues by his delighted team-mates.
Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 04/08/2008
Cardiff Blues talisman, Xavier Rush, says he should be back in action in time for the Heineken Cup, Millennium Stadium showdown with Gloucester on October 19th. The Kiwi number eight also hasn't ruled out the possibility of a return before that match, with Sale in the EDF Cup, or Calvasano away as the Blues kick off an important month.
icWales (Free subscription) | 04/08/2008
THE BLUES have received a major boost over their inspirational skipper Xavier Rush.
icWales (Free subscription) | 29/07/2008
INJURY stories in sport are 10 a penny – except that is when it’s Xavier Rush at Cardiff Blues.
Magners League (Free subscription) | 28/07/2008
The Cardiff Blues have been dealt a blow with the confirmation that Kiwi Number 8, Xavier Rush, has injured his knee in training and will miss the start of the season.
