Xavier Rush
DOB July 13th 1977
Birthplace Auckland
Height 1.88m (6'2")
Weight 113kg (17 st 11 lb; 249 lb)
Position Back Row
Honours New Zealand (8 caps)

Xavier Rush

Xavier Rush joined the Cardiff Blues from the Auckland Blues in 2005. The Kiwi powerhouse was an instant hit with the fans with both his aggressive attacking play and leadership qualities being appreciated by all and saw Rush being named as The Supporters' Club Player of the Season. Xavier was made Captain of the Cardiff Blues in the summer of 2006 and had enjoyed a very successful period as captain of the Auckland Blues winning the NPC title, Ranfurly Shield and clinching the Super 12 title.

2011 / 2012

Tries Conv DG Pen YC RC Pts Mins
11.09.11 Benetton Rugby - - - - - - - 31
16.09.11 Ulster - - - - 1 - - 70 Report
23.09.11 Munster - - - - - - - 80 Report
01.10.11 Glasgow Warriors - - - - - - - 80 Report
08.10.11 Aironi Rugby 1 - - - - - 5 80 Report
29.10.11 Connacht - - - - - - - 80 Report
11.11.11 Racing 92 - - - - - - - 70 Report
18.11.11 London Irish - - - - - - - 21 Report
02.12.11 Leinster - - - - - - - 80 Report
09.12.11 Edinburgh Rugby - - - - - - - 80 Report
16.12.11 Edinburgh Rugby - - - - - - - 80 Report
23.12.11 Dragons - - - - - - - 80 Report
01.01.12 Ospreys - - - - - - - 80 Report
07.01.12 Leinster - - - - - - - 80 Report
14.01.12 London Irish - - - - - - - 80 Report
22.01.12 Racing 92 - - - - - - - 80 Report
05.02.12 Harlequins - - - - - - - 51 Report
10.02.12 Connacht - - - - - - - 80 Report
17.02.12 Ulster - - - - - - - 80 Report
03.03.12 Benetton Rugby - - - - - - - 80 Report
15.03.12 Dragons - - - - - - - 80 Report
24.03.12 Scarlets - - - - - - - 80 Report
07.04.12 Leinster - - - - - - - 80 Report

Competitions

Apps Tries Conv DG Pen YC RC Pts
EPCR Challenge Cup 3 - - - - - - -
EPCR Champions Cup 36 5 - - - - 1 25
Friendly 1 - - - - - - -
RFU-WRU Anglo-Welsh Cup 15 4 - - - - - 20
URC 98 13 - - - 1 - 65
Total15322---11110
Apps Tries Conv DG Pen YC RC Pts
EPCR Champions Cup 7 - - - - - - -
RFU-WRU Anglo-Welsh Cup 1 - - - - - - -
URC 15 1 - - - 1 - 5
Total231---1-5
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