In what will be the final round of RaboDirect PRO12 games before the start of the European competitions, Ulster sit one point clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand over their rivals. They welcome Connacht to Ravenhill on Friday night, a place where the visitors have never won in this […]
At a disciplinary hearing in Dublin today, the citing complaint against George Stowers, Ospreys back row forward, was not upheld. The independent RaboDirect Pro12 disciplinary committee chaired by David Hurley, assisted by George Spotswood and Pat Barriscale (all Ireland), accepted the player’s explanation that he was attempting to dislodge the ball from the Scarlets player. […]
The player was cited for an incident of alleged foul play in the RaboDirect PRO12 match between Scarlets and Ospreys on Friday Disciplinary Update George Stowers, the Ospreys wing forward, has been cited under Law 10.4(a) by the independent RaboDirect Citing Commissioner appointed for the match between Scarlets and Ospreys at Parc y Scarlets on […]
There are two games in Wales on Friday: Cardiff Blues taking on Ulster and Newport Gwent Dragons facing Edinburgh Rugby. Blues have attracted large crowds since their return to the Arms Park, their fans must be hoping the Cardiff side maintains the form that has not seen an Ulster victory at the ground since 2005. […]
The RaboDirect PRO12 fourth round game between Zebre and Ulster, that was postponed following the tragic death of Ulster player, Nevin Spence, has been rescheduled for Sunday 18thNovember. The game will kick-off at 3pm local time (2pm UK & Ireland) at the Stadio XXV Aprile in Parma, and will be available to BBC Northern Ireland […]
Note: following the death of Ulster’s Nevin Spence at the weekend, the fixture between Zebre and Ulster, scheduled to be played on Friday 21 September, has been postponed. As Round 4 of the RaboDirect PRO12 opens, a Welsh Region still tops the table, however it is not last season’s winners, Ospreys, but their opponents on […]
The Board of Celtic Rugby and all at RaboDirect PRO12 have expressed their deepest sympathy to the family of Ulster Player, Nevin Spence following his tragic death last evening in an accident on the family farm alongside his father Noel and brother Graham. David Jordan, Tournament Director said: “ My thoughts go out to Nevin’s […]
RaboDirect is giving rugby fans a once in a lifetime, ‘money can’t buy,’ experience, to present the man of the match award at the RaboDirect PRO12 Final in May 2013… As part of the #RaboInsider campaign, which promises to get rugby fans even closer to the action with exclusive content and prizes, RaboDirect are putting […]
After just two rounds there are only three teams left with 100% winning record in the RaboDirect PRO12, Munster, Scarlets and Ulster, and one of those must go this weekend as Ulster host Munster at Ravenhill on Friday night. Whilst Munster have the better record in this fixture, Ulster have had the better of their […]
Round Two of the RaboDirect PRO12 sees the introduction of two new grounds into the competition, and the return to an old favourite. Tournament newcomers Zebre play their first home game at the Stadio XXV Aprile in Parma when Connacht are the visitors. Both teams are looking for their first victory this season, and the […]