Pro12 ready to join the big leagues after Guinness and Sky jump aboard
A new sponsor and television deal will give the Pro12 a platform to rival the Premiership and the Top 14
May 2014
Leinster beat Glasgow to Pro12 as Brian O’Driscoll limps into history
A suspected knee injury forced Brian O’Driscoll off the field at the RDS early into his final appearance for Leinster but a 34-12 win over Glasgow caused the veteran to celebrate at the end
Jonny Wilkinson and Brian O’Driscoll in final bows and then retirement
Andy Bull: The farewell outings for Ireland’s Brian O’Driscoll and England’s Jonny Wilkinson could result in trophies for Leinster and Toulon
Sean Lamont signs with the Glasgow Warriors for two more years
Sean Lamont has signed a new two-year deal with Glasgow Warriors, while wing Rory Hughes has signed a one-year contract
April 2014
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Premiership's Stinger and Pro12's Judgment Day showcase club rugby
Paul Rees
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A beginner's guide: the new European Rugby Champions Cup explained
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Players and fans are winners in rugby's new-look European competition
Agreement finally signed over future of European club rugby
February 2014
Wales release Sam Warburton for Blues duty ahead of Six Nations test
Wales captain Sam Warburton and prop Gethin Jenkins are among 10 players who will be released to their regional teams for RaboDirect PRO12 action later this week
January 2014
Welsh Rugby Union to present regions with new deal
Cardiff Blues gain quick revenge over Newport Gwent Dragons
December 2013
Chairmen of four Welsh rugby regions will not meet participation deadline
The decision not to sign a five-year extension to the agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union could result in a high court battle
Ospreys take the spoils after late Ian Evans try sees off Scarlets
Wales lock Ian Evans scored the only try of an intriguing west Wales derby at Parc y Scarlets to lift the Ospreys to second in the RaboDirect Pro12
Welsh rugby plunges deeper into crisis after senior official quits
Stuart Gallacher's departure from the boards of the Pro12 and European Rugby Cup Ltd widens rift in Welsh rugby
November 2013
French clubs urged to abandon Rugby Champions Cup plans
The French Rugby Federation is trying to persuade its clubs they should abandon plans to set up the rival Rugby Champions Cup with Premiership Rugby
October 2013
Celtic nations set for climbdown over European competition
Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Italy were ready to make concessions to ensure lucrative European club rugby continues after the English and French clubs pull out of the Heineken Cup
September 2013
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Heineken Cup crisis brings sombre launch but there is a way out
Heineken Cup split provokes peace attempt by Welsh Rugby Union
Premiership and French clubs reject ERC's Heineken Cup mediation offer
English and French clubs agree to play in new tournament in 2014
