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.

  • Sunday, 29. May, 2011
    Leinster coach blames fatigue

    Leinster coach blames fatigue

    Joe Schmidt admitted that fatigue was a factor after his Leinster side fell to a 19-9 defeat to Munster in the Magners League grand final.

  • Saturday, 28. May, 2011
    Munster wreck Leinster's dream

    Munster wreck Leinster's dream

    Leinster's double dreams were wrecked by arch-rivals Munster who deservedly finished the season as Magners League champions after a 19-9 win.

  • Friday, 27. May, 2011
    Leinster eye Magners double

    Leinster eye Magners double

    Leinster want victory against Munster in Saturday's Magners League final - and to create Celtic rugby history in the process.

  • Sunday, 22. May, 2011
    O'Driscoll hails hero Sexton

    O'Driscoll hails hero Sexton

    Brian O'Driscoll hailed a "phenomenal" performance by Jonathan Sexton after Leinster conquered Europe on Saturday.

  • Friday, 20. May, 2011
    O'Brien eyes Leinster cup double

    O'Brien eyes Leinster cup double

    Leinster flanker Sean O'Brien insists there will be no complacency against Northampton when the sides contest Saturday's Heineken Cup final.

  • Friday, 20. May, 2011
    O'Driscoll fit for cup final

    O'Driscoll fit for cup final

    Brian O'Driscoll has been named in the Leinster team for Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Northampton in Cardiff.

  • Saturday, 14. May, 2011
    Munster conquer Ospreys again

    Munster conquer Ospreys again

    Munster recorded their fourth win in five meetings with the Ospreys this season to reach the Magners League grand final after an 18-11 success.

  • Friday, 13. May, 2011
    Leinster ease through to final

    Leinster ease through to final

    Leinster ended Ulster's Magners League title aspirations with a 18-3 victory at the RDS to set up a final against Munster or the Ospreys.

  • Thursday, 12. May, 2011
    Bennett set for Clermont move

    Bennett set for Clermont move

    Centre Mark Bennett will move to French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne this summer, the Scottish Rugby Union announced on Thursday.