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.
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Despite losing by the narrowest of margins at Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys remain in 2nd place thanks to the bonus point they picked up in that game.
Munster and Glasgow Warriors swapped 3rd and 4th places yet again, Warriors falling in a close game to Scarlets, whilst Munster had a ‘full house’ picking up 5 points for the win over Benetton Treviso.
Aironi recorded back to back home wins for the first time overcoming Connacht in Viadana; the Italian outfit now have 3 wins this season, the same as their matchday opponents, but lag behind on bonus points collected.
Ulster were the biggest winners over the weekend, moving two places up the table following their bonus point away win in Edinburgh.
The RaboDirect PRO12 returns on 9th February.
