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Robinson hails unbelievable Halfpenny

Robinson hails unbelievable Halfpenny

Cardiff Blues youngster Harry Robinson says Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny is an ideal player to learn from going into this season.

Leinster unveil new kit

Leinster unveil new kit

PRO12 champions Leinster have unveiled their home and alternate kit for the 2013/2014 season.

Murray joins Glasgow coaching staff

Murray joins Glasgow coaching staff

Glasgow Warriors have added Ayr head coach Kenny Murray to their coaching team ahead of next season.

Davies making a name for himself

Davies making a name for himself

Young flanker Sam Davies has revealed that the desire to step out of his father's shadow was behind his decision to join the Ospreys.

Pumas back joins Glasgow Warriors

Pumas back joins Glasgow Warriors

Glasgow Warriors have brought in versatile Argentine back Gabriel Ascarate to their squad for the upcoming RaboDirect PRO12 season.

More RaboDirect PRO12 News

  • Lamont keen for stronger start
  • Racing not moving for Halfpenny
  • Munster sign Stormers wing
  • Patchell to come back stronger
  • Rees wants his jersey back
  • Ardron raring to go at Ospreys
  • Irish rugby facing financial crisis
  • PRO12 fixtures announced
  • 12 to 16 weeks for Warburton
  • Dragons join Waikato in being robbed
  • Priestland relishing comeback
  • Cusiter raring to go again
  • Ospreys sign Natoga
  • Tebaldi keen to emulate Fotuali'i
  • Hogg relishing Glasgow return
  • Dragons determined to keep Faletau
  • Harley wants big season
  • Blues working to keep duo
  • Hogg to peak in 2017 - Paterson
  • Scarlets back Davies to succeed
  • Wilson blow for Glasgow
  • Glasgow sign Yanuyanutawa
  • Holmes signs for Glasgow
  • Blues confirm comings and goings
  • Ferris continues recovery at Ulster
  • Tovey returns to Dragons
  • Scotland centre out for nine months
  • Dirksen blow for Ospreys
  • Waikato coach joins Ospreys
  • Blues coaching role for Kyriacou
  • Cuthbert heads to Edinburgh
  • Blues to install artificial pitch
  • Rush to leave Cardiff Blues
  • Ulster's Stevenson set for surgery
  • Dragons confirm Jones as new boss
  • Afoa goes under the knife
  • Kennedy pens new deal
  • Leonard heading to Italy
  • O'Donnell owes Penney debt
  • In pictures: Leinster win the RaboDirect PRO12
  • Wight agrees Glasgow stay
  • Ulster rue indisciplined first half
  • Leinster crowned PRO12 champions ReportLeinster crowned PRO12 champions
  • Nerve-racking last week for Schmidt
  • Thomas parts ways with Dragons
  • Preview: Ulster v Leinster PreviewPreview: Ulster v Leinster
  • Silverware to boost Leinster's Lions?
  • Ulster to win for Spence
  • Former Zebre coach banned
  • O'Brien blow for Leinster
  • Ulster desperate for PRO12 glory
  • Ulster bring in new prop
  • O'Driscoll hope for Leinster
  • So'oialo signs for Connacht
  • Morrison retires from rugby
  • Groin injury ruled out Gilroy
  • Schmidt wants to go out on a high
  • Racing confirm O'Gara arrival
  • Priestland set for rehabilitation
  • O'Gara to coach Racing Métro?
  • New coaching deals at Munster
  • One-year extension for BOD
  • Seven leave the Dragons
  • Knoyle confirms Gloucester switch
  • Connacht recruit Heenan
  • Ulster tie in Marshall
  • Priestland hit hard by injury setback
  • Connacht trio pen new deals
  • Howlett forced to retire
  • Allen pens Ospreys deal
  • Leinster sneak into PRO12 final ReportLeinster sneak into PRO12 final
  • O'Driscoll injury worry for Lions
  • Ulster make the PRO12 Final ReportUlster make the PRO12 Final
  • Preview: Leinster v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Leinster v Glasgow
  • O'Driscoll backing for O'Connor
  • Webb suffers injury setback
  • Preview: Ulster v Scarlets PreviewPreview: Ulster v Scarlets
  • Williams scoops another award
  • Sexton regrets Leinster exit
  • Ulster wary of Scarlets
  • Gray pens deal at Glasgow
  • Scarlets confirm two more exits
  • Payne extends Ulster stay
  • Townsend hails prolific Van der Merwe
  • Matawalu signs new Glasgow deal
  • Leinster confirm O'Connor as coach
  • Ulster dominate PRO12 awards
  • Treviso thump title-chasing Scarlets ReportTreviso thump title-chasing Scarlets
  • Glasgow conquer Connacht ReportGlasgow conquer Connacht
  • Home semi-final for Leinster ReportHome semi-final for Leinster
  • Ulster finish top of PRO12 ReportUlster finish top of PRO12
  • Zebre fall short of first win ReportZebre fall short of first win
  • Dickinson joins Edinburgh
  • Preview: Connacht v Glasgow PreviewPreview: Connacht v Glasgow
  • Preview: Zebre v Munster PreviewPreview: Zebre v Munster
  • RaboDirect PRO12 Fixtures
Forthcoming Fixtures
Fixture Details
All times are local
RaboDirect PRO12
Saturday , September 7
Connacht vs Zebre 15:00
Benetton Treviso vs Ospreys 15:00
Munster vs Edinburgh 15:00
Newport Gwent D'gons vs Ulster 15:00
Glasgow vs Cardiff Blues 15:00
Scarlets vs Leinster 15:00
Saturday , September 14
Scarlets vs Benetton Treviso 15:00
Leinster vs Ospreys 15:00
Edinburgh vs Newport Gwent D'gons 15:00
Ulster vs Glasgow 15:00
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  • RaboDirect PRO12 Table
RaboDirect PRO12 Table
Pos Team P Pts
1 Treviso 0 0
2 Cardiff Blues 0 0
3 Connacht 0 0
4 Edinburgh 0 0
5 Glasgow Warriors 0 0

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In pictures: Leinster win the RaboDirect PRO12

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