Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Cardiff Arms Park will once again be their permanent home venue from the start of next season.
Cardiff heading back to old home from start of next season
Cardiff Blues have confirmed that Cardiff Arms Park will once again be their permanent home venue from the start of next season.
The Blues moved from Arms Park to Cardiff City Stadium three years ago but rugby attendances at the new ground were disappointing.
Cardiff have recently played two games, against Ulster and Connacht, at their old city centre home, with both of the matches proving popular with supporters.
And the RaboDirect PRO12 outfit have now negotiated a release from the Cardiff City Stadium lease that will allow them to move back to Arms Park for good.
"We are putting regional rugby back in the heart of Cardiff," Blues chief executive Richard Holland told his side's official website.
"The move to the Cardiff City stadium was done for all the right reasons. But having listened to supporters, sponsors and reviewed the financial position of the business, the board and I believe the Cardiff Blues should be playing back at the Arms Park."
"This move is important for our future sustainability, important to our supporters, and good for Cardiff Blues."
"I would like to thank the board of Cardiff City Football Club for their friendliness and openness during our negotiation over the release from the Cardiff City lease.
"We will still have the option of playing games at the Cardiff City stadium when demand for tickets dictates. So we look forward to seeing them again in the future and wish them the best of luck for the coming football season."
