Danny Wilson paid credit to his Cardiff Blues’ attacking weaponry after they scored three tries in a 24-24 draw at Ulster on Friday, despite losing Sam Warburton to a worrying knee injury. Blues coach Wilson saw his team deliver a far improved performance from their European Challenge Cup defeat at Gloucester as they dented Ulster’s hopes of finishing in the top four of the Guinness Pro12.

Cardiff blues coach Danny Wilson has given a damning assessment of his players’ character after they collapsed from a winning position to crash out of the European Challenge Cup against Gloucester. Wilson branded the performance “unacceptable” as the Blues conceded six tries to lose 46-26 in their quarter-final at Kingsholm after they had been 26-20 ahead.

Danny Wilson insist his Cardiff Blues team can take confidence from their narrow defeat to Leinster in Dublin as they look ahead to their European Challenge Cup quarter-final at Gloucester. Ross Molony’s 66th-minute try saw Leinster squeeze past the Blues for a nervy 22-21 Guinness Pro12 victory on Saturday. Wilson said: “I said to the boys before the game that we have to come off the field and be able to look each other in the eye and be proud of our effort. I’m certainly proud of their effort today.

Cory Allen has said he is leaving the Cardiff Blues for the Ospreys because he believes they can make him a better player. He has also stressed his belief he is joining a region with an ambitious head coach in Steve Tandy.

Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson has claimed he has signed one of the most coveted young players in England in Jack Roberts. The Blues have confirmed Roberts is joining the region this summer from Leicester Tigers. The former Wales U18 centre will move to the Arms Park and will compete with Rey Lee-Lo, Willis Halaholo, Garyn Smith and Harri Millard for a centre spot next season.

Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson paid tribute to Matthew Morgan after his two tries put the region into the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup. The Blues made it into the last eight with a 37-21 victory over Bristol Rugby at the Arms Park.

Wayne Pivac believes the Scarlets have put clear red water between themselves and the Cardiff Blues in the race for top four places in the Guinness Pro 12. Steff Evans scored one try and created another as Scarlets held on to celebrate an important 15-10 derby victory over the Blues at Parc Y Scarlets.

When was the last time you watched a rugby game without a yellow card? And how long do you spend wondering whether the card was really deserved or necessary? Robin Davey says the game is in danger of losing much of its confrontational edge and becoming no different to the touch rugby played in parks on summer evenings.

Sam Warburton has admitted the Cardiff Blues have some pride to restore in their derby date against the Newport Gwent Dragons. The Wales skipper makes his 100th appearance for his region in the Boxing Day clash at the BT Sport Cardiff Arms Park, determined to make amends for their failures against other Welsh rivals this season.

Danny Wilson has praised his Cardiff Blues team for their old-fashioned wet weather know-how that has put them on course for European success. The Blues head coach said it was his team’s tactical approach and shrewd play in tough conditions that enabled them to beat Bath 28-3 at the Arms Park on Saturday.

Cardiff Blues coach Danny Wilson has admitted his team’s season is turning sour after so much seemed sweetness and light just a few weeks ago. The Blues have now lost five of their last six Guinness Pro 12 matches after their crisis deepened with a 35-22 home thrashing against Ulster who scored five tries at the Arms Park on Saturday.

Former Wales outside-half Nicky Robinson has revealed he felt he was unable to turn down an SOS from the Cardiff Blues. Robinson has come out of retirement after being approached by his home town club due to an injury crisis.