Scarlets
# scarlets - Sunday 12 May, 2013
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.
# scarlets - Saturday 11 May, 2013
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.
Andrew Trimble misses his kick, falls on his face instead
Well, that’s embarrassing…
Pro12: Battle-scarred Best calls for Ulster improvement
Ulster took their foot off the pedal after 50 minutes last night.
# scarlets - 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.”
# scarlets - Thursday 9 May, 2013
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.
# scarlets - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
‘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.
# scarlets - Monday 6 May, 2013
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.
# scarlets - Saturday 30 March, 2013
VIDEO: Welsh centre Jonathan Davies bodypops his way to a super try
The challenge has been thrown down to his Lions jersey rival, Brian O’Driscoll.
# scarlets - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Pro12 report: Last-gasp Cooney try secures bonus point win for Leinster
Andrew Goodman bossed the first-half but young stars John Cooney and Jordi Murphy delivered the extras.
# scarlets - Saturday 16 February, 2013
O’Gara has a nightmare as Munster fall to the Scarlets
The veteran Irish fly-half missed three of his four penalty attempts as the Irish province tasted defeat in Wales.
# scarlets - Thursday 7 February, 2013
Henshaw set for first start, as Ireland U20 side to face England named
Meanwhile, the teenager will miss out on Connacht’s game against the Scarlets tomorrow.
# scarlets - Friday 25 January, 2013
Pastures new: Andrew Conway to leave Leinster for Munster
The youngster, who made his debut at 19, appears set to depart the province.
# scarlets - Sunday 13 January, 2013
‘We’re disappointed that we didn’t get another 1 or 2 tries’ – Isaac Boss
The Leinster scrum-half declared that his team are ready for a way against the Chiefs in Exeter.
Leinster call out Scarlets over ‘sacking’ in the lineout
Joe Schmidt spotted some less than legal activities from the Welsh side during throw-ins last night.
# scarlets - Saturday 12 January, 2013
‘If Pele’s available, he’s more than welcome’ – Schmidt plots Escape to Victory
“All to play for,” the Leinster coach told us, “but we’re still looking at miracles.”
Man of the Match Fitzgerald praises Leinster depth
Meanwhile, Joe Schmidt admitted his side “still need a miracle” if they are to progress to the next round of the Heineken Cup.
As it happened: Leinster v Scarlets, Heineken Cup
Seconds out, round 5 and the champs were on the hunt for tries.
Heineken Cup: 3 key battles that Leinster need to win to stay alive in Europe
Go big or go home for Joe Schmidt’s men this evening.
‘All bets are off’ – Simon Easterby determined to get one over Leinster and brother Guy
The Scarlets coach insists there is no ‘gentleman’s agreement’ over the must-win fixture for the Blues.
# scarlets - Friday 11 January, 2013
Heineken Cup cheat sheet: Your guide to the weekend’s action
Ulster can land a firm foot in the 1/4 finals while tries, and plenty of them, are needed elsewhere.
Explainer: What the Irish provinces need to do to reach Heineken Cup 1/4 finals
We run through the likely scenarios for the four sides and reveal who has the best qualifying chance.
# scarlets - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
McLaughlin: Leinster in balancing act for ‘make or break’ weekend
The flanker acknowledges that Leinster need four tries this weekend, but is intent on remaining focused on the little details.
# scarlets - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
‘Confident’ Leinster changing tack to return to form
Sean Cronin, while tight-lipped on the new deal he has agreed, says the European champions will feed off the pressure coming their way.
# scarlets - Monday 7 January, 2013
PICS: What in BOD’s name are Brian and Rob getting up to?
Kearney knows there is a camera on him but his enjoyment could not be quelled.
Heineken Cup: Leinster hopeful on returns for Strauss and Nacewa
Guy Easterby revealed that Brian O’Driscoll and Rob Kearney came through the Edinburgh win in good shape.
# scarlets - Saturday 5 January, 2013
Anscombe accentuates the negative ahead of Glasgow test
‘Some of our defence was soft today,’ the head coach said after Ulster trounced Scarlets 47-17.
# scarlets - Friday 4 January, 2013
‘When we put it on, we put it on’, says Williams after Ulster blitz nearest rival
The bulky number eight says Ulster’s second half show was inspired by an angry Mark Anscombe team talk.
Reaction: Leinster in rude health to leather Scarlets next week
There are check marks all over Joe Schmidt’s wishlist after the bonus point try over Edinburgh.
As it happened: Ulster v Llanelli, RaboDirect Pro12
We went minute-by-minute as Ulster sought to extend their league lead over second placed Scarlets at Ravenhill.
Pro12 Cheat Sheet: Your guide to this weekend’s rugby action
First plays second as Ulster entertain Scarlets while three defining weeks for Leinster and Munster kick off with winnable fixtures.
# scarlets - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Team news: Ruan Pienaar back to partner Paddy Jackson in table-toppers clash
The South African starts at scrum-half for the Friday visit of Scarlets to Ravenhill.
# scarlets - Wednesday 19 December, 2012
Heineken Cup: Ulster and Leinster face Saturday deciders as fixtures confirmed
Munster’s will be the last Irish province to tempt fate with a Sunday sermon against Racing Metro.
# scarlets - Sunday 2 December, 2012
As it happened: Scarlets v Ulster, RaboDirect Pro12
Captain Johann Muller returned as Ulster took on Scarlets, with Ireland winger Craig Gilroy also featuring.
# scarlets - Friday 30 November, 2012
Muller back in much changed Ulster side
Ireland’s November Series star Craig Gilroy is also named in the side to face Scarlets in the top-of-the-table clash.
# scarlets - Thursday 29 November, 2012
‘Paddy Jackson has a serious international career ahead of him’ – Paul Marshall
The Ulster out-half will soon provide Jonathan Sexton with the main threat for the Ireland 10 jersey.


























































