Rabo Direct Pro 12 Rugby News

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  • Saturday, 18. February, 2012

    Munster thrash struggling Treviso

    On-fire wing Simon Zebo's two tries made sure Munster wouldn't be denied in Italy this weekend as they exacted revenge for last season's loss and picked up a bonus point by defeating Treviso 35-14 in the Pro 12.

  • Saturday, 18. February, 2012

    McFadden saves Leinster at the death

    Leinster centre Fergus McFadden returned to club form with a bang to kick a last-minute penalty and secure his side's 12th successive Pro 12 victory with a nervy 16-13 triumph over the Scarlets.

  • Friday, 17. February, 2012

    Can Dragons fly without a wing?

    Newport Gwent Dragons can confirm that wing Aled Brew is set to leave the region at the end of the season for an undisclosed European Club.

  • Thursday, 16. February, 2012

    Munster prop to bolster Connacht

    Connacht have secured the services of Munster tighthead prop Peter Borlase, who will join the club on loan with immediate effect.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Cheetahs prop heading to Edinburgh

    Cheetahs tighthead prop WP Nel has signed a three-year contract with Scottish Pro12 outfit Edinburgh and will join the capital club at the end of the Super Rugby season.

  • Wednesday, 15. February, 2012

    Former flank takes the Ospreys' reins

    Former Ospreys loose forward Steve Tandy has been appointed as head coach of the Welsh region following the departure of Sean Holley and will take charge of team affairs immediately.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012

    Diack & Pienaar set up bonus point win

    First-half tries from Robbie Diack and Ruan Pienaar set Ulster on their way to a third straight Pro12 win as they beat the increasingly home sick Newport Gwent Dragons 30-12.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012

    Schmidt: Nacewa is teacher's pet

    Joe Schmidt's Leinster are running away at the head of the Pro12 table and it's Fijian fullback Isa Nacewa that's pleasing his boss the most.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012

    Cardiff's Laulala heading to Munster

    Cardiff Blues centre Casey Laulala is set to join Irish province Munster on a two-year deal at the end of the season, the Welsh club announced on Thursday.

  • Friday, 10. February, 2012

    Nacewa cements top spot for Leinster

    Leinster cemented their place at the top of the Pro12 standings with an impressive 42-8 win over Italian rivals Treviso, while Glasgow Warriors also strengthened their grip on a top-four place in Thursday's other match.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Irish stars commit to Munster

    Double European Cup champions Munster have received a huge boost with two of their stars, utility back Keith Earls and flank Denis Leamy committing themselves for another two years after signing new contracts with the IRFU.

  • Wednesday, 8. February, 2012

    Puma in the Edinburgh pack

    Edinburgh have strengthened their front-row reserves with the signing of Argentine prop Ulises Gamboa from Pro12 rivals Aironi until the end of the season.

  • Monday, 6. February, 2012

    Welsh prop legend stays with Ospreys

    Wales and British and Irish Lions tighthead prop Adam Jones has signed a two-year contract extension with his home region the Ospreys and will stay at the Liberty Stadium until at least 2014.

  • Monday, 30. January, 2012

    Inured Castle forced to retire

    The Dragons' New Zealand-born prop Ben Castle has been forced to retire, following a back injury incurred in the Dragons match against Leinster last September.

  • Saturday, 28. January, 2012

    Watermeyer makes his mark

    Former South African Under-20 centre Stefan Watermeyer picked up a try and the man of the match award on his senior Ospreys debut, as he helped his new team earn a 26-21 bonus point victory over the Newport Gwent Dragons.