Blog

How a business presents itself in an increasingly digital world is crucial and an important determinant of how successful it is. In this blog we take a quick look at Cardiff Blues’ website against the background of our recent suggestions as to how a professional regional rugby club needs to market...

So what have Cardiff Blues, Star Wars and Carl Jung, the psychologist, got in common

In this blog we look at the importance of having the right people on the Board. People who can represent the shareholders and stakeholders of the club. People who understand the importance of governance, strategic thinking, organisational culture and leadership.

A mini-essay in which we consider how to make more people feel engaged with Cardiff regional rugby.

A blog in which we look at and consider the role of the Cardiff Capital Region in player development.

Back in March 2014, David Moffett advocated this type of structure with 5 regions across Wales; the four current pro regions plus the semi-pro North Wales region. This needs to be resurrected and not dismissed because of any personal antagonism which some still have towards Moffo.

In this blog we explore the possible financial scenarios which face the club and what the likely actions will be of those that have influence on future decisions. The seriousness of this situation cannot be underestimated.

A blog in which we consider the benefits of rashness over economics - a potentially dull read of more than 140 characters, but one that we hope you’ll stick with.

Who said that AGMs are boring? Well last night’s meeting of Cardiff Blues Ltd. was for around half an hour until it came to the Q&A session when the Chair of the Board, Peter Thomas, revealed to the club’s shareholders that the WRU will take over the franchise of Cardiff Blues from 1st July...

118 years and 58 Lions down the road, Cardiff Rugby remains the premier provider of players to this most venerable of rugby traditions. Heritage in action, history as narrative & another golden seam sewn into the planet.

A great Cardiff Rugby tradition was continued last week as the British and Irish Lions named their squad for this summer's tour of New Zealand with Sam Warburton selected to travel as captain, joining only Martin Johnson in the very select group to have received that honour twice. Closer to home...

Now that the title has grabbed your attention, I have to confess that this blog is not a retrospective commentary on the proposed 2003 merger with Pontypridd. Nor is it a futuristic dystopian fantasy about the Blue Dragons, an unloved and short-lived team formed after the WRU announce the...