# Pro12

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# Thanks

'I've had such an amazing career' - Former Connacht man Eoin McKeon retires

The 29-year-old helped his native province to their Pro12 title in 2016.

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Sep 29th 2020, 1:35 PM

# rugby quiz

Quiz: How much do you remember about Celtic League finals?

The tournament has gone by a few names over the decade, but the Guinness Pro14 final was due to be played today.

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Jun 20th 2020, 9:30 AM

# best in the west

Connacht's 2016 day in the sun 'a celebration' that began long before kick-off

The western province were magnificent in Murrayfield.

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Apr 25th 2020, 8:45 AM

# sweet 2016

Quiz: How well do you remember Connacht's title-winning season?

The western province set the Pro12 alight before shocking Leinster in a thrilling final performance.

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Updated Apr 11th 2020, 9:00 PM

# RISE UP

'Connacht as champions, the weeks that followed were just unbelievable'

Second row Aly Muldowney will retire from professional rugby this summer.

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Mar 24th 2020, 7:53 PM

# Comeback

'It was a very calm half time, it wasn’t mysterious what was happening'

Les Kiss says tactical changes helped turn the tide against Munster.

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Jan 2nd 2018, 9:45 AM

# Departure

Connacht release Marnitz Boshoff on compassionate leave following the death of his father

Boshoff requested to return home in order to be closer to his family after the sudden passing of his father.

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Aug 2nd 2017, 11:30 AM

# Salvatore

Michael Bradley appointed Head Coach of Zebre after recommendation by Conor O'Shea

The 54-year-old Cork man has been named head coach by the Italian Rugby Federation.

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Jul 31st 2017, 3:46 PM

# AD to the squad

Connacht set to sign promising Australian out-half Deegan

The Randwick product will battle Jack Carty and Steve Crosbie for the number 10 shirt.

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Jul 25th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Money Teams

South African expansion will see a serious sum of money injected into Pro12

The South Africans have pledged to contribute a whopping sum to the league across six years.

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Jul 19th 2017, 7:52 PM

# LOVELY BIT OF KIT

Munster today unveiled a stunning new red and gold home jersey for the 2017/18 season

The province makes a return to an all-red home kit, as it aims for Pro12 and Champions Cup success next season.

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Jul 17th 2017, 11:30 AM

# Done Deal

Cheetahs CEO all but confirms team's addition to PRO12 rugby

Harold Verster says we could hear an announcement regarding the PRO12′s mooted expansion as soon as Saturday.

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Jul 13th 2017, 6:17 PM

# pro14

Pro12-linked Cheetahs and Kings officially cut from Super Rugby and ready for a new international competition

Who’s ready to follow your province to Bloemfontein?

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Jul 7th 2017, 1:40 PM

# new digs

'I'm not here as a retirement project, I'm here to sharpen the tools': Keane on the ambition that took him to Connacht

The outgoing Chiefs attack coach used the Super Rugby down weeks to fly north and help Connacht prepare for the new season.

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Jul 7th 2017, 1:21 PM

# hit-out

Wasps to kick off Connacht's pre-season schedule before Pat Lam returns to Galway

New coach Kieran Keane should be at the wheel in time for two matches in the space of three days.

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Jun 22nd 2017, 1:38 PM

# beirne's boom

A year on from deciding to have 'one more crack' at rugby, Beirne revels as a champion

‘I wanted to get game-time. I didn’t think I would be coming to Scarlets to become a Pro12 champion!’

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May 29th 2017, 7:44 AM

# Looking Up

'You can only progress so much in a year. It will only come with time'

Rassie Erasmus knows Munster aren’t where they need to be but he’s positive they will grow.

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May 27th 2017, 10:15 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Munster v Scarlets, Pro12 Final

We went to the Aviva Stadium as Munster tried to claim their first silverware since 2011.

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May 27th 2017, 5:20 PM

# final hurdle

'I've never been in a Munster jersey that's won a trophy. It's a huge goal'

Peter O’Mahony is looking to lift his first silverware with the province tomorrow against Scarlets.

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May 26th 2017, 5:35 PM

# Team news

Saili starts ahead of Taute with Munster and Scarlets unchanged for Pro12 final

The Welsh side are completely unchanged from last weekend’s semi-final win over Leinster.

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May 26th 2017, 12:09 PM

# best seat in the house

'Our invitations were copies of PRO12 final tickets and we entered the reception wearing our jerseys'

Engage!

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May 25th 2017, 11:30 AM

# mindset

'We can be too critical of ourselves, overly humble': Munster take confidence from their journey

Niall Scannell looks back to the ‘worst weeks of the year’ when he and his team-mates had nothing to train for.

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May 25th 2017, 7:55 AM

# natural 7

Wales' omission of 'world class' James Davies increasingly baffling

Rassie Erasmus will have to contend with multiple threats to his ruck this weekend.

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May 24th 2017, 6:45 AM

# forewarned is forearmed

Rassie ready to correct 'stupid' team-talk during Scarlets' comeback win in Thomond Park

The former Springbok back row wasn’t sidestepping anything in the lead up to Saturday’s Pro12 final.

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May 24th 2017, 6:30 AM

# tyler

Brilliant Bleyendaal typifies Munster attitude in most tragic season

‘As a rugby team, we had the responsibility and privilege to galvanise the town.’

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May 23rd 2017, 7:00 AM

# Red Alert

'Everybody looks fit,' says Rassie as Munster wind up for final push

The South African has no new injury concerns as he looks forward to a return to the Aviva Stadium to face Scarlets.

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May 22nd 2017, 1:57 PM

# Pics of the Week

It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week

From the final day of the Premier League, to the opening weekend of the Championship, to the Guinness Pro12 semi-finals it was a mighty week of sporting action.

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May 21st 2017, 8:30 PM

# Emotional

'It's sad to lose guys like that' - Ryan and Saili bid farewell to Thomond Park

Donnacha Ryan and Francis Saili finished their time at the Limerick stadium in style.

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May 20th 2017, 9:47 PM

# finalists

Scintillating Zebo try helps Munster into Pro12 final against Scarlets

Rassie Erasmus’ men scored three tries in their semi-final victory at Thomond Park.

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May 20th 2017, 8:12 PM

LIVE

Munster v Ospreys, Pro12 semi-final

We went minute-by-minute as Munster looked to book a place against Scarlets in next week’s Pro12 final in Dublin.

May 20th 2017, 8:10 PM FULL-TIME: Munster 23 Ospreys 3 Keelan Giles just forced out of touch as he hares towards the right corner. A toe in touch before he takes off to acrobatically finish means his try is chalked off.

May 20th 2017, 8:01 PM TRY! Munster 23 Ospreys 3 ( Conway ’73)

May 20th 2017, 7:42 PM TRY! Munster 13 Ospreys 3 (Zebo ’61)

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May 20th 2017, 5:27 PM

LIVE

Northampton Saints v Connacht, Champions Cup play-off semi-final

We went minute-by-minute as Connacht tried to extend their season and hope of playing in the Champions Cup next season.

May 20th 2017, 5:47 PM Carty is smashed behind the gainline. Saints pour in after the breakdown AND WIN THE TURNOVER. FULL-TIME! Northampton 21 Connacht 15

May 20th 2017, 5:35 PM PENALTY! Northampton 21 Connacht 15 (Mallinder ’70)

May 20th 2017, 5:25 PM TRY! Northampton 18 Connacht 15 (Heffernan ’61)

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May 20th 2017, 2:53 PM

# SUAF

Quinlan: Munster will never forget Rassie for delivering fantastic campaign in a traumatic season

The South African director of rugby has pushed his team to excel in impossible circumstances since Anthony Foley’s death.

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May 20th 2017, 6:25 AM

# Upset

Stunning Scarlets shock dire Leinster to make Pro12 history at the RDS

The Welsh region were entirely deserving of their victory in Dublin.

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May 19th 2017, 9:41 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Leinster v Scarlets, Pro12 semi-final

The Pro12 is down to just four teams. Can Leinster keep up their perfect semi-final record? Or will the Scarlets be the first ever away team to progress to the grand final?

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May 19th 2017, 6:45 PM

# Final Four

QUIZ: Test your Pro12 semi-final knowledge as Leinster and Munster go into knockout mode

Leinster and Munster host the eighth edition of the Pro12 semi-finals this weekend. Have you studied the form book?

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May 19th 2017, 3:00 PM

# Pro12

'I'm allowed go after a ruck if I see it': Tadhg Beirne out to turn over his native province in Pro12 semi

James Davies will not be the only jackal Leinster have to worry about during tomorrow’s semi-final at the RDS.

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May 18th 2017, 6:12 AM

# True Blue

'We've been made feel at home': Triggs happy to make emotional Leinster goodbye a long one

The Kiwi second row will run out at the RDS for the last time on Friday.

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May 15th 2017, 6:08 PM

# just outside the pride

Ringrose remaining calm after Gatland's latest reminder of how close he is to Lions squad

‘Six months ago I made my debut for Ireland, which I wouldn’t have dreamed of doing before then. I appreciate the opportunities.’

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May 15th 2017, 2:04 PM

# Hooked

Sean Cronin's neck makes him a serious doubt for Leinster's Pro12 semi against Scarlets

Sean O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw will return to training today in the hope of proving their fitness for Friday’s clash with Scarlets.

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May 15th 2017, 1:02 PM

# all black tie event

Piutau, Erasmus and Carbery take big gongs at Pro12 awards

Meanwhile, Connacht pocketed €10,000 along with the Fair Play award.

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May 7th 2017, 8:30 PM