Two years for Dirksen
Thu, 17 May 2012
The Ospreys revealed that they have secured the services of young wing Hanno Dirksen for another two years, contracting him until the end of the 2013/14 season.
Connacht boosted by 'imports'
Thu, 17 May 2012
With the European Cup, Pro12 and British & Irish Cup competitions all arriving at the Sportsground next season coach Eric Elwood has been busy extending Connacht's squad with quality imports.
Dragons bring in some new blood
Tue, 15 May 2012
Newport Gwent Dragons have signed young outside backs Dan Evans and Tom Prydie in order to offset the loss of Aled Brew and Martyn Thomas.
Scarlets snap up Wales U20 coach
Mon, 14 May 2012
Wales Under-20 coach and Newport Gwent Dragons forwards coach, Danny Wilson will join the Scarlets' coaching set-up next season.
Kyriacou on his way to Cardiff
Mon, 14 May 2012
Cardiff Blues have further bolstered their front row resources by signing Irish-qualified Ulster hooker Andy Kyriacou on a two year contract ahead of the new season.
Injury drama for Leinster
Sun, 13 May 2012
Leinster head coach Joe Schmidt admitted his side's 19-15 Pro 12 playoff win over Glasgow had left him with a number of worrying injuries to tackle as their double chase comes to a head.
Lineen: Glasgow future is bright
Sun, 13 May 2012
Departing coach Sean Lineen insists the future is bright for Glasgow Warriors after their narrow 19-15 defeat to Leinster in the Pro12 semifinals.
Leinster remain on course for double
Sat, 12 May 2012
David Kearney's second-half try ensured that Leinster will have the chance to become the first team to do the European and domestic double since Wasps in 2004 as they beat Glasgow 19-15 at the RDS.
Ospreys thrash Munster to reach Final
Fri, 11 May 2012
Shane Williams' Ospreys swansong continues after the Welsh region romped past defending champions Munster 45-10 and into the Pro12 Final.
Preview: Pro12 semifinals
Thu, 10 May 2012
The Celtic nations will have their moment in the spotlight when the Pro12 play-offs get underway on Friday - with Ospreys hosting Munster and defending champions Leinster hosting the Glasgow Warriors a day later.
Welsh hooker signs for Lyon
Thu, 10 May 2012
Wales hooker Huw Bennett has signed for two years with relegated Top 14 side Lyon, the French club confirmed on Thursday.
Ulster's Scottish star calls it quits
Thu, 10 May 2012
Ulster on Thursday confirmed that Simon Danielli has decided to retire from the game due to a back injury which has plagued the wing throughout this last season.
Munster lose O'Connell for semi
Tue, 08 May 2012
Munster have been dealt a massive blow ahead of their Pro 12 semifinal clash with Ospreys, with the news that Paul O'Connell won't be fit.
Penn signs with Edinburgh
Tue, 08 May 2012
Edinburgh have signed talented 22-year-old Worcester Warriors outside back Mike Penn on a one-year contract.
Munster pair in doubt
Mon, 07 May 2012
Munster could be without stalwarts Paul O'Connell and Damien Varley, who are rated unlikely to feature in the Pro 12 semifinal clash with Ospreys on Friday.
Dutch flyer scoops top gong
Mon, 07 May 2012
Tim Visser followed up his inclusion in the Pro12 Dream Team by being named as winner of the tournament's ¿Players' Player of the Year' award.
Big four show their class
Sun, 06 May 2012
Leinster, Ospreys, Munster and Glasgow all finished the regular season on a winning note to secure their spots in the Pro12 semifinals.
Irish star forced to retire
Fri, 04 May 2012
Ireland flank David Wallace has retired after failing to recover from the knee injury that ruled him out of last year's World Cup in New Zealand.
Flying Dutchman's Dream Team hat-trick
Fri, 04 May 2012
Edinburgh's 'Flying Dutchman' Tim Visser has winged his way into the Pro12 Dream Team for the third year in a row as the leading try-scorer so far this season.
Davies is the new Blues boss
Thu, 03 May 2012
Former Welsh international Phil Davies has been appointed as Director of Rugby at the Cardiff Blues.
