Leinster pull away to claim the points in Zebre
Leinster closed to within three points of RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Ulster as five different try-scorers settled a comfortable 41-22 win at Zebre.
Leinster closed to within three points of RaboDirect PRO12 leaders Ulster as five different try-scorers settled a comfortable 41-22 win at Zebre.
Ulster record an impressive 34-18 victory over Connacht at the Sportsground to lead the way in the RaboDirect Pro12.
A late try from Dragons centre Ross Wardle was crucial in giving the Welsh side a 30-24 victory over Munster in the RaboDirect Pro12.
The return of Jonathan Sexton to the Leinster starting line-up is one of the talking points ahead of the penultimate round of Rabo Pro12 action, writes Brendan Cole.
Munster have made wholesale changes to their side for tonight's RaboDirect PRO12 clash against the Newport Gwent Dragons, kick-off 7pm.
Brian O'Driscoll leads an experienced Leinster team to face Zebre in Sunday afternoon's RaboDirect PRO12 clash at the Stadio del Tricolore at 3pm.
Leinster coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed that he will meet with the IRFU this week to discuss taking over the vacant position of Ireland head coach.
Munster's Paul O'Connell will not be cited for kicking Dave Kearney in the head during Saturday's match against Leinster at Thomond Park.
The returning Brian O'Driscoll grabbed the match-winning try as Leinster went second in the RaboDirect Pro12 table courtesy of a 22-16 victory over Munster at Thomond Park.
Both Munster and Leinster may have more important clashes ahead, but this fixture is so loaded with meaning for players and supporters that it is rarely less than compelling viewing.
Ulster went back to the top of the Rabo Direct PRO12 table with a thumping 31-5 bonus-point win which was also the perfect response to last weekend's disappointing Heineken Cup quarter-final exit.
Connacht produced a 10-minute flourish to see off Edinburgh 32-24 in a RaboDirect PRO12 encounter that featured only rare flashes of flowing rugby and was dominated by the boot.
Ian Keatley gets the nod at out-half for Munster's RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Leinster on Saturday.
Brian O'Driscoll is back in the Leinster team for their RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Munster after serving a suspension incurred on international duty.
Mark Anscombe has reshuffled his Ulster side for Friday evening's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Newport Gwent Dragons at Ravenhill.
Connacht welcome back lock Michael Swift for their RaboDirect Pro12 clash against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday, kick-off 7.30pm
Jonathan Sexton could be in line to make his return from a foot injury when Leinster meet Munster in the RaboDirect PRO12 on Saturday.
Ulster got their RaboDirect PRO12 challenge back on the rails with a hard-earned 22-18 derby victory over Leinster at the RDS.
Glasgow regained top spot in the RaboDirect PRO12 league - at least for 24 hours - with a thrilling 51-24 win over Munster.
Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has made six changes to the side that lost to Edinburgh last weekend for Saturday evening's RaboDirect PRO12 game against Leinster at the RDS.