Rabo Direct Pro 12 Rugby News

The Rabo Direct Pro12 is the top domestic rugby union league in Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy.  The league was previously known as the Celtic League and Magners League.  It produces some of Europe's top rugby players.  Get in the Gear of the Rabo Direct Pro12 rugby gear at the World Rugby Shop.

  • Tuesday, 10. April, 2012

    Edinburgh sign Georgian star

    Edinburgh's physical dimension will be boosted with the signing of Georgia No.8 Dimitri Basilaia from Valence d'Agen.

  • Friday, 6. April, 2012

    Aironi kicked out of Pro12 tourney

    Aironi, one of Italy's two franchises in the Pro12 competition, have had their license revoked on financial grounds and will not compete next season in the tournament, the Italian Rugby Federation (FIR) announced.

  • Friday, 6. April, 2012

    Connacht veteran says au revoir

    Connacht revealed that legendary flank Ray Ofisa will depart from the Irish province at the end of the season.

  • Monday, 2. April, 2012

    Blues can drunken Henson

    Welsh international Gavin Henson had his Cardiff Blues contract torn up over his drunken behaviour at the weekend.

  • Saturday, 31. March, 2012

    Blues ban bad boy Henson

    The Cardiff Blues have dropped a bomb with the news that they have slapped a ban on the utility back Gavin Henson.

  • Saturday, 31. March, 2012

    Sexton puts Leinster in pole position

    Leinster secured the double over fierce rivals Munster in their gritty 18-9 victory at Thomond Park to secure their place at the top of the Pro12.

  • Saturday, 31. March, 2012

    Boks inspire on-fire Ulster

    Ulster kept up the pressure in the race for Pro12 play-off places as they completed a 45-7 bonus-point victory over Aironi at Ravenhill.

  • Friday, 30. March, 2012

    Sarries confirm RFU's Farrell offer

    Saracens confirmed Friday that talks with the Rugby Football Union were under way concerning the future of assistant England coach Andy Farrell.

  • Friday, 30. March, 2012

    Ospreys star wants home comforts

    After grabbing his first Ospreys try in last weeks win over Leinster in Dublin, new recruit George Stowers is targeting second place and a home tie in the end of season play-offs.

  • Thursday, 29. March, 2012

    Evans' Ospreys century

    After becoming the latest Ospreys centurion at the weekend, Ian Evans says he's looking forward to taking advantage of the perks of being a senior player at the region.

  • Wednesday, 28. March, 2012

    Experienced duo commit to Edinburgh

    Edinburgh have been bolstered by the news that Ross Rennie and Nick De Luca, two of the club's most prominent players, have signed contract extensions.

  • Tuesday, 27. March, 2012

    Ospreys' Bennett under the knife

    Ospreys hooker Huw Bennett looks set to miss the rest of the season after it was confirmed that he will undergo surgery on his Achilles tendon.

  • Tuesday, 27. March, 2012

    Warriors keep hold of Barclay

    John Barclay has thrown his weight behind Glasgow Warriors by signing a contract extension that will keep the Scotland openside flank with the Scotstoun side for at least one more season.

  • Tuesday, 27. March, 2012

    Faloon switches to Connacht

    Connacht have further bolstered their loose forward stocks with the signing of Ulster flank Willie Faloon who signed a two-year contract with the Pro12 outfit.

  • Sunday, 25. March, 2012

    Munster get back on track in Galway

    Replacement Tommy O'Donnell's try 12 minutes from time was enough to keep Munster's Pro12 play-off ambitions on track with a 20-16 win over Connacht in Galway.