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Williams set for comeback

Williams set for comeback

Shane Williams is on the verge of making his comeback for the Ospreys in their Magners League semi-final at Munster on Saturday.

Mission accomplished for Ulster

Ulster boss Brian McLaughlin was overjoyed after watching his side beat the Dragons to book a spot in the Magners League play-offs.

Magners League semi-finals confirmed

Leinster will host Ulster at the RDS in Dublin on Friday May 13 in the first Magners League semi-final.

Mission accomplished for Ulster

Ulster beat the Dragons 20-13 on Welsh soil to book themselves a place in the Magners League semi-finals against Leinster.

Treviso end on a high

Treviso finished their Magners League term on a high note as the Italians thumped Edinburgh 31-6 at Stadio di Monigo on Friday.

More Magners League News

  • Scarlets win in vain ReportScarlets win in vain
  • Munster finish with a win ReportMunster finish with a win
  • Hook spares OspreysHook spares Ospreys' blushes
  • Leinster seal home semi-final ReportLeinster seal home semi-final
  • Pienaar's a hit at Ulster
  • Thomas rejects Perpignan offer
  • Magners League final day guide
  • Preview: Munster v Connacht PreviewPreview: Munster v Connacht
  • Preview: Leinster v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Leinster v Glasgow
  • Preview: Ospreys v Aironi PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Aironi
  • Preview: Scarlets v Cardiff Blues PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Cardiff Blues
  • Preview: Dragons v Ulster PreviewPreview: Dragons v Ulster
  • Preview: Treviso v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Treviso v Edinburgh
  • Leinster make double swoop
  • Injury blow for Cardiff
  • Glasgow sign Nathan
  • Bradley handed Edinburgh job
  • O'Gara sole Munsterman in Dream Team
  • Cardiff stumble at Rodney Parade ReportCardiff stumble at Rodney Parade
  • Preview: Dragons v Cardiff Blues PreviewPreview: Dragons v Cardiff Blues
  • Collins cited for high tackle
  • Ulster now control their destiny
  • OO'Gara sinks Ospreys at the death
  • Big first half enough for Leinster ReportBig first half enough for Leinster
  • Hook turned down Ospreys' £1m offer
  • Edinburgh continue late run ReportEdinburgh continue late run
  • Glasgow fall short at Firhill ReportGlasgow fall short at Firhill
  • Ulster keep play-off hopes alive ReportUlster keep play-off hopes alive
  • Williams staying in Wales
  • Preview: Ospreys v Munster PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Munster
  • Preview: Aironi v Leinster PreviewPreview: Aironi v Leinster
  • Blues push past Treviso ReportBlues push past Treviso
  • Shanklin hangs up his boots
  • Preview: Glasgow v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Glasgow v Scarlets
  • Preview: Ulster v Connacht PreviewPreview: Ulster v Connacht
  • Preview: Edinburgh v Dragons PreviewPreview: Edinburgh v Dragons
  • O'Donohoe heads to Connacht
  • Preview: Cardiff Blues v Treviso PreviewPreview: Cardiff Blues v Treviso
  • Ulster lose Trimble and Wallace
  • Five-try Leinster dominate Ulster ReportFive-try Leinster dominate Ulster
  • Munster book home play-off ReportMunster book home play-off
  • Warriors crash in Italy ReportWarriors crash in Italy
  • Edinburgh secure bonus point ReportEdinburgh secure bonus point
  • Cardiff cruise past Connacht ReportCardiff cruise past Connacht
  • Dragons hold on to upset Ospreys ReportDragons hold on to upset Ospreys
  • Preview: Scarlets v Munster PreviewPreview: Scarlets v Munster
  • Connacht sign Moore from Quins
  • Preview: Treviso v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Treviso v Glasgow
  • Preview: Leinster v Ulster PreviewPreview: Leinster v Ulster
  • We just have to keep winning - Davies
  • Preview: Dragons v Ospreys PreviewPreview: Dragons v Ospreys
  • Preview: Connacht v Cardiff Blues PreviewPreview: Connacht v Cardiff Blues
  • New Ulster deal for D'Arcy
  • Ulster full-back joins Dragons
  • Connacht scrum-half forced to retire
  • Preview: Edinburgh v Aironi PreviewPreview: Edinburgh v Aironi
  • Phillips to leave Ospreys
  • Quinlan to call it a day
  • Ulster ready to bounce back
  • Cusiter eyes World Cup spot
  • Davies arrested after pub brawl
  • Edwards named Dragons Head Coach
  • New Ospreys deal for Jones
  • Scarlets lodge ref complaint
  • Blair to hang up boots
  • Vainikolo coup for Connacht
  • Blues salute departing players
  • Dowling retires from rugby
  • New contract for centre King
  • Tuitupou to leave Munster
  • Season over for Thomas
  • Nervous wait for O'Connell
  • Brew brace kills off Treviso ReportBrew brace kills off Treviso
  • OO'Gara boot wins it for Munster
  • Points shared at Liberty Stadium ReportPoints shared at Liberty Stadium
  • Aironi come close against Glasgow ReportAironi come close against Glasgow
  • Connacht bounce back with a win ReportConnacht bounce back with a win
  • Ulster on a roll ReportUlster on a roll
  • Preview: Aironi v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Aironi v Glasgow
  • Preview: Munster v Leinster PreviewPreview: Munster v Leinster
  • Preview: Dragons v Treviso PreviewPreview: Dragons v Treviso
  • Preview: Ospreys v Cardiff Blues PreviewPreview: Ospreys v Cardiff Blues
  • Payne signs for Ulster
  • Magners League to overlap World Cup
  • Connacht sign hooker Reynecke
  • Preview: Ulster v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Ulster v Scarlets
  • Dragons sign scrum-half Bedford
  • Preview: Connacht v Edinburgh PreviewPreview: Connacht v Edinburgh
  • Quotas force South African to retire
  • 21 pen new deals at Scarlets
  • Scrivener to exit Edinburgh
  • Welsh trio staying in Cardiff
  • O'Sullivan in queue for Edinburgh job
  • Ospreys flank forced to retire
  • Leinster land two Super signatures
  • Magners Lge Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
Magners League
Friday , May 13
Leinster vs Ulster 19:05
Saturday , May 14
Munster vs Ospreys 18:30
More Magners League fixtures
  • Magners Lge Results
Recent Results
Fixture Details
All times are local
The Magners League
Friday , May 6
Leinster 38 - 3 Glasgow Leinster vs Glasgow Report
Newport-Gwent D'gons 13 - 20 Ulster Newport-Gwent D
Scarlets 38 - 23 Cardiff Blues Scarlets vs Cardiff Blues Report
Aironi Rugby 10 - 12 Ospreys Aironi Rugby vs Ospreys Report
Munster 22 - 6 Connacht Munster vs Connacht Report
Benetton Treviso 31 - 6 Edinburgh Benetton Treviso vs Edinburgh Report
Friday , April 29
Newport-Gwent D'gons 28 - 15 Cardiff Blues Newport-Gwent D
Saturday , April 23
Aironi Rugby 8 - 20 Leinster Aironi Rugby vs Leinster Report
Ospreys 20 - 22 Munster Ospreys vs Munster Report
Friday , April 22
Ulster 27 - 16 Connacht Ulster vs Connacht Report
More The Magners League results
  • Magners Lge Table
The Magners League Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Munster 22 83
2 Leinster 22 70
3 Ulster 22 67
4 Ospreys 22 63
5 Scarlets 22 62

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