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Leinster and Ulster vie for PRO12 title Ulster and Leinster will vie for the RaboDirect PRO12 title at the RDS on Saturday afternoon in what promises to be an epic clash http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183303.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183303.html Fri, 24 May 2013 12:32:41 GMT Cardiff Blues turn to artificial surface The Cardiff Blues will play on an artificial pitch at the Arms Park next season, according to reports http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183283.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183283.html Fri, 24 May 2013 07:29:14 GMT Ulster vow to win for Spence Ulster winger Tommy Bowe is hoping his side can honour the memory of former team-mate Nevin Spence with victory over Leinster in Saturday night's RaboDirect PRO12 final http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183244.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/183244.html Thu, 23 May 2013 13:20:35 GMT O'Driscoll rules out 2015 World Cup Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll has denied rumours he may extend his career to the 2015 Rugby World Cup http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183183.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/183183.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:09:54 GMT O'Gara confirms Racing Metro switch Munster and Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has agreed a two-year contract to join Top 14 side Racing Metro as assistant coach in a move that signals the end of a glittering playing career http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2012-13/rugby/story/182925.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/france-top-14-2012-13/rugby/story/182925.html Sat, 18 May 2013 15:04:20 GMT Ronan O'Gara to join Racing Metro? Munster and Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara has reportedly agreed to join Racing Metro as a coach on a two-year deal http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182882.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182882.html Fri, 17 May 2013 15:21:04 GMT O'Driscoll signs on for one more year Brian O'Driscoll has signed a new one-year contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union which will see him remain available to play for Ireland and Leinster until the end of June 2014 http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182822.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182822.html Thu, 16 May 2013 12:58:29 GMT Doug Howlett forced to hang up boots Munster winger Doug Howlett has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182754.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182754.html Tue, 14 May 2013 12:24:59 GMT Leinster play down O'Driscoll injury concerns Leinster boss Joe Schmidt has played down the significance of a back injury suffered by centre Brian O'Driscoll during his side's RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final victory over Glasgow on Saturday http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182677.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182677.html Mon, 13 May 2013 07:13:28 GMT O'Driscoll injury scare for Leinster and Lions Brian O'Driscoll handed Leinster and the British & Irish Lions an injury scare when he was forced out of his province's RaboDirect PRO12 victory over Glasgow on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182638.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182638.html Mon, 13 May 2013 07:13:53 GMT Leinster see off brave Glasgow Leinster booked a RaboDirect PRO12 final date with Irish rivals Ulster with a narrow 17-15 victory over Glasgow in their semi-final clash at the RDS on Saturday night http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182603.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182603.html Sat, 11 May 2013 21:22:12 GMT Ulster down Scarlets to book final berth Ulster booked their place in the RaboDirect PRO12 final with a 28-17 victory over Scarlets at Ravenhill on Friday night http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182529.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182529.html Fri, 10 May 2013 21:17:31 GMT Sexton favoured Leinster stay Leinster fly-half Jonathan Sexton has admitted he was keen to stay at the province rather than move to Racing Metro http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182426.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/ireland/rugby/story/182426.html Thu, 09 May 2013 10:47:45 GMT Williams scoops PRO12 award Ulster's Nick Williams was named the RaboDirect PRO12's Players' Player of the Season capping a remarkable season for the New Zealand No.8 http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182325.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182325.html Tue, 07 May 2013 11:04:23 GMT Ulster secure first place in the PRO12 Ulster secured top spot in the RaboDirect PRO12 thanks to a 37-13 triumph over Cardiff Blues in the final round of matches in the regular season http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182094.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/182094.html Fri, 03 May 2013 20:48:26 GMT Best's dismay at Lions heartbreak Ireland hooker Rory Best has admitted it will take him a "long time" to get over his omission from the British & Irish Lions squad for the summer's tour to Australia http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182068.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/lions-tour-2013/rugby/story/182068.html Fri, 03 May 2013 09:25:19 GMT Sky Sports secure PRO12 broadcast deal Sky Sports have announced a four-year deal to broadcast the RaboDirect PRO12 starting from the outset of the 2014-15 campaign http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/181865.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/181865.html Thu, 02 May 2013 07:19:10 GMT Croft backs O'Connor for Leinster Leicester Tigers flanker Tom Croft has endorsed Leinster's choice of Matt O'Connor as their replacement for the outgoing Joe Schmidt http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/181693.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/rabodirect-pro12-2012-13/rugby/story/181693.html Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:59:38 GMT Humpreys joins Scotland coaching set-up Former Wales hooker Jonathan Humphreys has been appointed Scotland's new forwards coach http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/181656.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/181656.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:06:40 GMT Schmidt confirmed as new Ireland coach Leinster coach Joe Schmidt is set to be confirmed as Ireland's new boss this week, according to reports http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/181649.html?CMP=OTC-RSS http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/story/181649.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:22:23 GMT