Rabo Direct Pro 12 Rugby News

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  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011

    Webb cited for that tackle

    Rhys Webb, the Ospreys scrumhalf has been cited for late tackling/charging an opponent in the Pro12 encounter with Connacht in Galway last Saturday.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011

    Injury ends Matthews' career

    One of Connacht's longest serving players, Keith Matthews, has been forced to retire due to injury.

  • Tuesday, 29. November, 2011

    Tuilagi crashes into Dragons backline

    Newport Gwent Dragons have signed Samoan international centre Anitelea Tuilagi from Sale Sharks on a two-year deal.

  • Sunday, 27. November, 2011

    Ospreys' Morgan again steals the show

    Ospreys flyhalf Matthew Morgan was again the hero as the Pro12 front runners recorded their third away win of the season with a 17-6 success against Connacht at the Sportsground.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011

    Bowe eyes Irish double header

    With the Pro12 to the fore again over the next fortnight, Ospreys wing Tommy Bowe believes the Irish double header with Connacht and Munster will provide a great opportunity for some of the young talent at the region.

  • Wednesday, 23. November, 2011

    Preview: Pro12, Round Nine

    The two week break for European competition has seen the Pro12 teams return with an impressive record having performed well in both Cup competitions.

  • Tuesday, 22. November, 2011

    Fotuali'i blow for Ospreys

    The Ospreys will be without scrumhalf Kahn Fotuali'i for at least the next two Pro12 fixtures after he picked up a rib injury during last weekend's European Cup draw in Treviso.

  • Monday, 21. November, 2011

    Leinster boss praises fast start

    Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt was delighted to see his side put together a clinical first forty minutes in Dublin as they recorded a 38-13 victory over Glasgow Warriors.

  • Friday, 18. November, 2011

    Defending champs tackle Warriors

    Reigning champions Leinster, will be looking for their first win of their title defence when they host fellow Pro 12 side Glasgow Warriors at the RDS in Dublin on Sunday.

  • Friday, 18. November, 2011

    Will there be more O'Gara magic?

    Castres Olympique will be looking to get back to winning ways when they host former Champions Munster at Stade Ernest-Wallon on Saturday.

  • Friday, 18. November, 2011

    Thumb surgery sidelines Wallace

    Ulster will be without Paddy Wallace for the next two months after the experienced centre underwent surgery on a thumb injury.

  • Thursday, 17. November, 2011

    Connacht 100 not out

    Connacht play their 100th European match on Saturday – and four times Heineken Cup champions Toulouse will be at the Sportsground in Galway to mark the special occasion.

  • Friday, 11. November, 2011

    Samoan World Cup star is a Warrior

    Glasgow Warriors have added further international class to their back division with the signing of Samoa World Cup wing David Lemi.

  • Tuesday, 8. November, 2011

    Sharks land Scotland star

    Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Scotland star Richie Gray has decided to leave the club at the end of the season to join Sale Sharks.

  • Sunday, 6. November, 2011

    New setback for BoD

    Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has admitted his star centre, Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll, could need surgery to clear up an on-going shoulder problem.