The decision by John to take the 3 points and not go into the corner is another example of the growth of the entire squad moving forward. The media reaction so far tonight is understandably jubilant BBC Sport NI Report: Rabo Direct Pro12: Ulster 30-12 Dragons CLICK HERE RaboDirect Pro12 Report: Diack and Pienaar set […]
The Rabodirect PRO12 makes a welcome return after a five week break, that has seen a record number of their teams through to the knockout stages of the European Competitions. Munster, Ulster, Leinster, Cardiff Blues and Edinburgh are in the final eight of the Heineken Cup, whilst Scarlets make the knockout stages of the Amlin […]
As the tournament takes a break for European competition, Leinster’s victory over Cardiff Blues ensures they remain top of the RaboDirect PRO12 table, now stretching out a nine point lead over their nearest rivals, Ospreys. CLICK HERE for 12 Page Pullout Stats, Tables etc Supplement Despite losing by the narrowest of margins at Newport Gwent […]
The last round of RaboDirect PRO12 before the start of the 6Nations opens on Friday night at Rodney Parade where second placed Ospreys will be looking to consolidate their Play-Off place with a victory over Newport Gwent Dragons. Ospreys however have only won once at the venue since the Regions were formed in 2003. CLICK […]
The RaboDirect PRO12 reached a record-breaking midway point to the regular season after the conclusion of round 11 – Luciano Orquera’s perfect 9 from 9 penalty goals in Aironi’s 27-13 win over Benetton Treviso set a new record for an individual; Murrayfield saw a record RaboDirect PRO12 home crowd for Edinburgh beating the attendance set […]
Ulster play Munster at a sold-out Ravenhill this Friday, 30th December. Many of the young players who faced Leinster yesterday evening at the RDS (42-13) have been named in the provisional squad which also includes the more experienced players that McLaughlin rested for the away trip to Leinster, with the festive clash against Munster at […]
Following on from some heroic exploits by its teams in the European competitions, the RaboDirect PRO12 returns once again to centre stage, and with the prospect of the festive season upon us all the games this weekend are local derbies. Italy and Wales host two games before Christmas, with the remainder of the round being […]
Leinster were the big winners in the RaboDirect PRO12 Round 10 games played over the weekend in more ways than one – their 52-9 victory over Cardiff Blues brought with it the bonus point that took them clear at the top of the table. Ospreys, despite beating reigning champions Munster 19-13 on Saturday, slipped to […]
Brian McLaughlin has named an extended 33 man squad as Ulster prepare for a crucial RaboDirect PRO12 game against Scarlets at Ravenhill on Friday (kick off 7.05pm). Stephen Ferris and Rory Best both return to the fold, having been rested against Glasgow at the weekend as part of the IRFU’s player management scheme. Chris Henry […]
After a round of games that saw four home wins, with two of those victors also picking up try bonus points, the same four teams Ospreys, Leinster, Munster and Glasgow Warriors still occupy the RaboDirect PRO12 Play-Off Zone. Elsewhere in the table Scarlets were the biggest movers with their 22-12 win over Welsh rivals Newport […]