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# rabodirect-pro12 - Today’s News
Ulster set emotional tone for Pro12 Final with amazing #OurDS video
If this doesn’t get you Ulster fans charged up for Saturday’s clash with Leinster, nothing will.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Yesterday’s News
Back row blow: Sean O’Brien ruled out of Pro12 final clash with Ulster
Warren Gatland revealed that the openside’s knee is badly bruised, but Brian O’Driscoll is set to return this week.
We’ve lost the last 3 Pro12 finals but are determined to beat Ulster – Mike Ross
Ospreys (twice) and Munster have pipped Leinster at the post in the last three seasons.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Sunday 19 May, 2013
‘Ulster have done a job on us twice already this season. They are favourites’
Flanker Shane Jennings tells TheScore.ie that there is no room for sentiment in Leinster dressing room.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Open thread: Unload all of your Munster v Leinster grievances here
Ahead of the Lions tour, we are giving you the chance to get everything off your chest.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Thursday 16 May, 2013
“In all the world, I’ve never seen anyone like him” – O’Driscoll’s year in quotes
Talk of Brian O’Driscoll’s retirement has been commonplace since the Rugby World Cup in 2011.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Monday 13 May, 2013
Check out TG4′s spectacular tribute to Jonny Sexton and Isa Nacewa
The channel made a video to mark the players’ imminent departures.
Brian O’Driscoll hoping to be fit for Amlin decider, says Warren Gatland
And the Lions coach reckons BOD will make the flight to Oz.
Ulster have home dressing room option for Pro12 Final at Leinster’s RDS
Mark Anscombe’s men could turf the Blues into the ‘Away’ shed on 25 May.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Sunday 12 May, 2013
O’Driscoll and D’Arcy major fitness worries for Amlin Cup Final
The outside and inside centres are suffering from respective back and calf injuries.
Anscombe plans another blitzkrieg start for Pro12 final showdown
Ulster dominated Scarlets physically for 50 minutes but ensured a nervy ending as their intensity levels dipped.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Reaction: Leinster limp on towards double dream
Joe Schmidt’s side joined ulster in the Pro12 final with a hard-fought win over Glasgow.
As it happened: Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, Pro12 semi-final
One of these two will meet Ulster in the final on May 25.
Scarlets see red over Tom Court try that was ‘clearly short of the line’
Coach Simon Easterby believes Ulster would be delighted to see Alain Rolland refereeing the Pro12 Final.
‘Hopefully Joe will still pick me’ – Jonathan Sexton on Ireland’s new coach
The outhalf starts for Leinster in this evening’s Pro12 semi-final with Glasgow Warriors.
Andrew Trimble misses his kick, falls on his face instead
Well, that’s embarrassing…
Rob Penney backs next generation of Munster stars to confirm revival
The New Zealander admits he was surprised that at least three more Munster men were not included in the Lions squad.
Pro12: Battle-scarred Best calls for Ulster improvement
Ulster took their foot off the pedal after 50 minutes last night.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Friday 10 May, 2013
Missed Ulster’s win? Here are the tries that put them into the Pro12 final
Ulster beat the Scarlets 28-17 in Ravenhill tonight.
As it happened: Ulster v Llanelli Scarlets, Pro12 semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as the league leaders chased their last chance of silverware.
9 reasons the Pro12 semi-finals are essential viewing this weekend
There’s nothing quite like the intensity of knock-out rugby.
3 key battles Ulster must win to reach the Pro12 final
It’s time for some knock-out rugby. Here’s what’s in store when Ulster host Scarlets
Craig Gilroy not expecting Lions stand-by role but focused on Ulster success
“It’s been a good, but also a strange, season.”
# rabodirect-pro12 - Thursday 9 May, 2013
Gordon D’Arcy: We hope to send Joe Schmidt on his way with a couple of trophies
There was a further boost for Leinster as Dave Kearney should be fit for the Amlin Challenge Cup Final.
Ulster v Scarlets: Irish quartet return as Anscombe targets final place
Prop John Afoa is ruled out of tomorrow’s Ravenhill semi-final with a rib injury.
‘IRFU didn’t rate me as highly as I rated myself’ – Jonny Sexton on Metro move
The outgoing Leinster outhalf was eager to sign a four-year contract with his home province.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Smooth transition: At Leinster, succession planning breeds success
Matt O’Connor has been on the province’s radar all season long.
Business time: Healy happy to have ‘worst kept secret’ out in the open
The prop wasn’t fazed by Matt O’Connor’s appointment, though it may lead to a rethink on his best position.
‘Rory Best didn’t have anyone fighting his Lions case, others did’
Ulster coach Mark Anscombe felt the need to speak up for his hooker following his exclusion for Warren Gatland’s home nations squad.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Monday 6 May, 2013
Your ‘Shur What Else Would You Be doing on a Bank Holiday’ Pic of the Day
Seanie’s waiting on a rub-down. Any volunteers?
Ulster desire will lift them from bridemaids to winners – Mark Anscombe
The New Zealander believes his team has what it takes to capture the Pro12 title later this month.
It’s official: Matt O’Connor will be Leinster’s next coach
The Australian has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the province.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Another Nigel Owens classic: ‘I hope you two are not sharing a room on the tour’
Sean O’Brien and Alun Wyn Jones got a telling off last night.
# rabodirect-pro12 - Friday 3 May, 2013
Trimble and Pienaar combine to clinch home semi-final for Ulster
Cardiff Blues looked to spoil the party at Ravenhill but Mark Anscombe’s men were having none of it.
Munster did a good piece of business there – Schmidt on hat-trick hero Conway
The Leinster winger raced in a hat-trick in his team’s 37-19 win. A tantalising wing combination with Simon Zebo looms in 2013/14.
Below-par Munster scrape past Zebre, Connacht well beaten by Glasgow
The Irish sides both looked below their usual standard, with Eric Elwood’s men particularly disappointing.
VIDEO: Comedy nutmeg gives Leinster their opening try
Andrew Conway got his side off to the perfect start this evening.
As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, RaboDirect PRO12
Joe Schmidt’s men could clinch a home semi-final by beating the niggly Welshmen.
Ian Madigan and Luke Marshall only Irishmen on Pro12 Dream Team
Nick Williams of Ulster also gets the Starting XV nod but Irish representation is down on last season.


























































