Rabo Direct Pro 12 Rugby News

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  • Friday, 23. March, 2012

    Blues sign flyhalf Tovey

    Cardiff Blues can confirm that flyhalf Jason Tovey will be joining the region for the 2012/13 season.

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012

    Ulster lose one of their Boks

    Ulster revealed on Thursday that back row forward Pedrie Wannenburg will leave the club at the end of this season..

  • Thursday, 22. March, 2012

    Low: Glasgow is in my blood

    Moray Low is the latest high-profile international player to commit his future to Glasgow Warriors, signing a two-year contract extension that will tie him to the club until at least the end of May 2014.

  • Wednesday, 21. March, 2012

    Quartet commit to Connacht

    Connacht's season has been given a massive boost with four players committing their futures to the club.

  • Tuesday, 20. March, 2012

    Rees parts ways with Blues

    Cardiff Blues scrumhalf Richie Rees will part ways with the Welsh club at the end of the current season and is currently considering various options for his future.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Chavhanga brilliance does the trick

    Tonderai Chavhanga came off the bench to score a stunning - but late - second-half try as Newport beat Cardiff 18-14 for just their second win over their Welsh Pro 12 rivals in 11 meetings.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Hall systems go for Dougie

    One of the most experienced campaigners in the Glasgow Warriors pack became the 15th leading player to sign a long-term contract extension with the club in recent months.

  • Friday, 16. March, 2012

    Munster lock in more stars

    Johne Murphy, Duncan Williams, John Ryan, Marcus Horan and Sean Scanlon are the latest of the current Munster squad who have signed contract extensions.

  • Tuesday, 13. March, 2012

    Webster parts ways with Edinburgh

    Former Scotland wing and Edinburgh stalwart Simon Webster, whose contract was due to expire at the end of the season and has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, has left the capital club by mutual consent.

  • Sunday, 11. March, 2012

    Aironi in shock win over Munster

    Returning centre Gabriel Pizarro helped Aironi to a shock 21-17 victory over Munster for their first win in four Pro12 matches - but the Italians remain rooted to the foot of the table.

  • Thursday, 8. March, 2012

    Reid and Gillies are true Warriors

    After last Friday's epic 26-20 away win over Ospreys, Glasgow Warriors continue to reward players who have stepped up and improved, announcing the contract extensions of two front row forward propelling the club's push for a Pro12 play-off place.

  • Thursday, 8. March, 2012

    Ulster reveal their new Kiwi coach

    Ulster on Thursday confirmed that Mark Anscombe has been appointed as head coach from the 2012-13 season, on a two-year contract.

  • Wednesday, 7. March, 2012

    Leinster have a new Thorn

    Leinster on Monday revealed the arrival of New Zealand World Cup winning second row Brad Thorn, on a three-month contract.

  • Tuesday, 6. March, 2012

    Bowe is an Ulsterman again

    Irish wing Tommy Bowe will return to play in Ireland next season with Ulster it was confirmed on Tuesday.

  • Monday, 5. March, 2012

    Welsh prop extends Ospreys stay

    The Ospreys announced on Monday that Welsh international loosehead prop Ryan Bevington has signed a new two-year contract, in the week where he made his 50th appearance for his home region.