Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Felix Jones runs in Munster's first try at Cardiff Arms Park

Munster prove much too strong for Cardiff

Munster have claimed a convincing 31-10 victory over Cardiff Blues in the RaboDirect PRO12 at Cardiff Arms Park.

Rugby • 23 Nov 13

Connacht's Matt Healy is tackled by Sione Timani and Gareth Owen of Scarlets

Connacht narrowly defeated by Scarlets

Connacht have lost 24-21 to Scarlets in the RaboDirect PRO12 at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 23 Nov 13

Lote Tuqiri joins St Mary's College duo Darragh Fanning and Darren Hudson in the back three for Leinster

PRO12 teams: Tuqiri & Gopperth start for Leinster

Jimmy Gopperth will line up alongside John Cooney at half-back when Leinster face Benetton Treviso on Sunday.

Rugby • 22 Nov 13

Jimmy Gopperth kicked 13 points for Leinster

Leinster slay Dragons to claim away win in PRO12

Reigning RaboDirect PRO12 champions Leinster withstood a late onslaught from the Dragons to edge a 23-19 victory at Rodney Parade.

Rugby • 02 Nov 13

Luke Fitzgerald starts for Leinster against Connacht

PRO12 teams: Fitzgerald centre stage for Leinster

Luke Fitzgerald and Noel Reid will form the centre partnership for Leinster in their RaboDirect PRO12 clash with Connacht.

Rugby • 25 Oct 13

Treviso's Simone Favaro offloads as Fionn Carr tackles

Connacht slip to heavy Treviso defeat

It was a bad night for Connacht on their travels in Italy as they went down to a 23-3 defeat against Treviso.

Rugby • 04 Oct 13

Sean Henry comes in for the injured Jason Harris-Wright

PRO12 Teams: Four changes for Connacht

Tommy Bowe returns to the Ulster XV, while Brian O'Driscoll starts for Leinster in the RaboDirect PRO12.

Rugby • 27 Sep 13

Paddy Jackson touches down for Ulster as the province got off the mark in this season's Pro12

Jackson to the fore as Ulster bag first win

Paddy Jackson plundered 13 second half points to guide Ulster to their first win of the new RaboDirect PRO12 campaign, defeating provincial rivals Connacht 18-7 at a windswept Sportsground.

Rugby • 21 Sep 13

Glasgow's victory sees them go top of the Pro 12 league

Leinster slip to defeat against Glasgow

Glasgow made it three RaboDirect Pro12 wins in a row and a first in eight attempts against Leinster as they claimed a 12-6 victory at the Scotstoun Stadium.

Rugby • 20 Sep 13

Bright sunshine as the Leinster players trained yesterday ahead of the new season

PRO12 Preview: Focus on Irish provinces

As the new season of RaboDirect PRO12 rugby is about to start, Brendan Cole casts his eye over those most likely to challenge for the title.

Rugby • 04 Sep 13

Leinster will being their PRO12 title defence in Wales

Leinster open PRO12 defence against Scarlets

Leinster will open their RaboDirect PRO12 title defence with a trip to Wales to take on Scarlets.

Rugby • 19 Jul 13

Jonathan Sexton will start for Leinster at out-half

Leinster name side to face Ospreys

Isaac Boss will partner Jonathan Sexton at halfback for Leinster against Ospreys in a side which sees several changes to the line-up which started last weekend’s Challenge Cup semi-final win.

Rugby • 02 May 13

Stuart Olding and Ulster now find themselves four points clear at the top of the league

Ulster get bonus point win in Galway

Ulster record an impressive 34-18 victory over Connacht at the Sportsground to lead the way in the RaboDirect Pro12.

Rugby • 19 Apr 13

Munster fought back gamely in the second half but it wasn't to be their night

Dragons strike late to slay Munster

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.

Rugby • 19 Apr 13

Swift returns as Connacht face Edinburgh

Connacht welcome back lock Michael Swift for their RaboDirect Pro12 clash against Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday, kick-off 7.30pm

Rugby • 11 Apr 13

Munster's chance of making the play-offs have been dented following this latest reverse

Glasgow find rhythm to ease past Munster

Glasgow regained top spot in the RaboDirect PRO12 league - at least for 24 hours - with a thrilling 51-24 win over Munster.

Rugby • 29 Mar 13

Munster make five changes for Ospreys

Munster welcome back Ronan O’Gara, Dave Kilcoyne and skipper Doug Howlett for RaboDirect POro12 clash with the Ospreys

Rugby • 01 Mar 13

Fergus McFadden starts at No 12 in Newport

Leinster name strong XV for Dragons

The Leinster team to face the Dragons away in the RaboDirect Pro12 on Friday sees five Irish internationals return to the squad.

Rugby • 28 Feb 13

Treviso 34-10 Munster

Munster endured a miserable trip to Italy this afternoon as they were resoundingly beaten by Treviso at the Stadio di Monigo.

Rugby • 24 Feb 13

Andrew Goodman scored Leinster's first try at the RDS

Leinster destroy Scarlets at the RDS

Leinster ran in four tries as they crushed Scarlets at the RDS in the RaboDirect PRO12.

Rugby • 23 Feb 13

Tim Swinson was among the try scorers for the Scottish outfit

Glasgow edge closer to Ulster after victory

Glasgow teed-up an intriguing RaboDirect PRO12 run in as they edged out leaders Ulster at Scotstoun to slash their advantage at the top of the table to just four points after a 20-14 home success.

Rugby • 22 Feb 13

Connacht duo Eoin Griffin & Brian Murphy celebrate victory at the final whistle

Connacht secure excellent win in Cardiff

Connacht claimed their first-ever RaboDirect Pro 12 away victory over Cardiff on a 26-22 scoreline, with lively flanker Willie Faloon contributing two tries in an impressive team performance.