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Rush might stay with Cardiff Blues Cardiff Blues boss Dai Young has revealed that Xavier Rush is considering performing a sensational u-turn and reneging on a deal to join Ulster in order to stay with the Welsh region http://www.espnscrum.com/celticleague/rugby/story/116157.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/celticleague/rugby/story/116157.html Mon, 24 May 2010 17:46:28 GMT Injured Wilkinson faces anxious wait Injured Toulon fly-half Jonny Wilkinson is remaining optimistic that he will be able to link up with his England colleagues for next month's tour of Australia and New Zealand http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116124.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116124.html Mon, 24 May 2010 15:46:41 GMT Young praises Blues' resilience Cardiff Blues coach Dai Young praised his side's heart after they fought back to defeat Toulon 28-21 and claim the European Challenge Cup crown http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116100.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116100.html Sun, 23 May 2010 15:50:43 GMT Battling Blues cover themselves in glory "The Challenge Cup might not be the big one but that will not matter a jot to Dai Young's heroic charges and the few hundred fans who ventured here to the Stade Velodrome." Graham Jenkins writes http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116099.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116099.html Mon, 24 May 2010 15:13:14 GMT Superb Blues seal maiden title Cardiff Blues defied the odds to secure their maiden European title by defeating Toulon 28-21 in the European Challenge Cup final at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116083.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/116083.html Sun, 23 May 2010 15:58:07 GMT Toulon tackle Blues for Challenge Cup crown Toulon and Cardiff Blues will go head-to-head at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Sunday for this season's European Challenge Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/115899.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/115899.html Fri, 21 May 2010 11:43:37 GMT Botha banned for four weeks All of the day's breaking news, including John Mitchell's assertion that he will see out his contract with the Western Force http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115781.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115781.html Tue, 18 May 2010 16:26:46 GMT Young grateful for weekend off Cardiff Blues boss Dai Young believes that his side's failure to reach the Magners League play-offs has boosted their hopes of winning the European Challenge Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/115761.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/115761.html Mon, 17 May 2010 14:02:42 GMT Lievremont faces selection quandary France coach Marc Lievremont fears the success of clubs Toulouse and Biarritz may come at the expense of the national side http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115034.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115034.html Tue, 04 May 2010 13:46:07 GMT Botha delighted to be back in action Bulls lock Bakkies Botha made his long-awaited return from injury against the Sharks on Saturday and immediately welcomed the faster nature of the game under the new law interpretations http://www.espnscrum.com/super14/rugby/story/115029.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/super14/rugby/story/115029.html Tue, 04 May 2010 11:31:46 GMT Wilkinson set for first euro final Jonny Wilkinson will play in his first European rugby final after 13 years of trying when Toulon face Cardiff Blues at Marseille's Stade Velodrome for the European Challenge Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115001.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/115001.html Mon, 03 May 2010 15:51:04 GMT Blues set up Toulon showdown Cardiff Blues booked their place in this season's European Challenge Cup Final with a battling 18-15 victory over London Wasps at Adams Park http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114900.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114900.html Sun, 02 May 2010 13:44:13 GMT Toulon fight past gutsy Connacht A try just before half-time from centre Mafileo Kefu has given Toulon a 19-12 victory over Connacht at the Sportsground to set up their dream European Challenge Cup final in Marseille http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114854.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114854.html Sat, 01 May 2010 06:58:52 GMT Wounded Wasps call on Walder Wasps and Cardiff Blues are a step away from the final of the European Challenge Cup, and the clubs carry the hopes of England and Wales on their shoulders http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114843.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114843.html Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:45:33 GMT Toulon must tame Galway roar A packed Sportsground in Galway will welcome glitzy Toulon on Friday night as Connacht look to upset the formbook and clinch a fairytale place in the European Challenge Cup final http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114809.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/114809.html Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:19:56 GMT Botha to make Bulls return All the latest rugby news, with Bakkies Botha set to make his Super 14 return for the Bulls against the Sharks this weekend http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/114706.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/114706.html Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:17:50 GMT Injury blow for Thomas All the day's breaking news, including confirmation that Martyn Thomas requires surgery on his injured ankle http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/114550.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/114550.html Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:13:42 GMT Varndell shines as Wasps beat Gloucester Connacht became the first side to book a place in the European Challenge Cup semi-finals with a battling 23-20 victory over Bourgoin at the Sportsground in Galway http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/113963.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/113963.html Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:06:46 GMT Challenge Cup given added glitz The European Challenge Cup will break new ground this weekend as for the first time three runners-up from the Heineken Cup group stage drop into the quarter-finals http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/113892.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/113892.html Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:27:14 GMT Hayman aware of Jenkins threat Newcastle skipper Carl Hayman is preparing for a tough day at the office when Gethin Jenkins and the Cardiff Blues arrive at Kingston Park for their European Challenge Cup quarter-final on Sunday http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/113782.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/europeanchallenge/rugby/story/113782.html Tue, 06 Apr 2010 11:06:07 GMT