Wales and Lions prop Adam Jones announced his decision to move regions from the Ospreys to Cardiff Blues on Tuesday and, today, the big forward has explained his reasons for doing so with an open letter to the Ospreys supporters.
Wales and British and Irish Lion prop Adam Jones has rejected a contract extension from the Ospreys and, instead, signed for regional rivals Cardiff Blues.
As the row continues between the Welsh regions Sam Warburton may be set to miss the start of the season, after the Blues have today confirmed that they are unable to pick him for Friday’s friendly against Exeter.
Wales international centre Owen Williams is to remain in a Singapore hospital after suffering an injury during the inaugural World Club 10s tournament.
ardiff Blues kept alive their faint hopes of securing a place in next season's new-look European Cup with a thrilling 17-13 success over Scarlets in a game marred by two red cards.
Fijian wing Aisea Natoga crossed for a hat-trick of tries as the Ospreys claimed a crucial bonus-point victory over Cardiff Blues in their quest for a RaboDirect Pro12 play-off spot.
Newport Gwent Dragons Chief executive Gareth Davies has admitted that should the Welsh regions fail to reach an agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union about next year, the four sides could join the Aviva Premiership.
The four Welsh regions - Cardiff Blues, Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets - have again confirmed their commitment to the English proposed Rugby Champions Cup.
Former Cardiff Coach Dai Young believes that the Welsh Rugby Chiefs and the four regional teams will put politics aside and broker a resolution to their bitter feud.
Cardiff Blues chief executive Richard Holland does not hold out much hope of a peace deal with the Welsh Rugby Union after the deadline of agreement for next season and beyond passed along with the New Year bells