Rabo Direct Pro 12 Rugby News

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  • Thursday, 17. May, 2012

    Connacht boosted by 'imports'

    With the European Cup, Pro12 and British

  • Tuesday, 15. May, 2012

    Dragons bring in some new blood

    Newport Gwent Dragons have signed young outside backs Dan Evans and Tom Prydie in order to offset the loss of Aled Brew and Martyn Thomas.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    Scarlets snap up Wales U20 coach

    Wales Under-20 coach and Newport Gwent Dragons forwards coach, Danny Wilson will join the Scarlets' coaching set-up next season.

  • Monday, 14. May, 2012

    Kyriacou on his way to Cardiff

    Cardiff Blues have further bolstered their front row resources by signing Irish-qualified Ulster hooker Andy Kyriacou on a two year contract ahead of the new season.

  • Sunday, 13. May, 2012

    Injury drama for Leinster

    Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt admitted his side's 19-15 Pro 12 playoff win over Glasgow had left him with a number of worrying injuries to tackle as their double chase comes to a head.

  • Sunday, 13. May, 2012

    Lineen: Glasgow future is bright

    Departing coach Sean Lineen insists the future is bright for Glasgow Warriors after their narrow 19-15 defeat to Leinster in the Pro12 semifinals.

  • Saturday, 12. May, 2012

    Leinster remain on course for double

    David Kearney's second-half try ensured that Leinster will have the chance to become the first team to do the European and domestic double since Wasps in 2004 as they beat Glasgow 19-15 at the RDS.

  • Friday, 11. May, 2012

    Ospreys thrash Munster to reach Final

    Shane Williams' Ospreys swansong continues after the Welsh region romped past defending champions Munster 45-10 and into the Pro12 Final.

  • Thursday, 10. May, 2012

    Preview: Pro12 semifinals

    The Celtic nations will have their moment in the spotlight when the Pro12 play-offs get underway on Friday - with Ospreys hosting Munster and defending champions Leinster hosting the Glasgow Warriors a day later.

  • Thursday, 10. May, 2012

    Ulster's Scottish star calls it quits

    Ulster on Thursday confirmed that Simon Danielli has decided to retire from the game due to a back injury which has plagued the wing throughout this last season.

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012

    Munster lose O'Connell for semi

    Munster have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Pro 12 semifinal clash with Ospreys, with the news that Paul O'Connell won't be fit.

  • Tuesday, 8. May, 2012

    Penn signs with Edinburgh

    Edinburgh have signed talented 22-year-old Worcester Warriors outside back Mike Penn on a one-year contract.