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Brad Thorn on the bench for RaboDirect final against Ospreys
BRAD Thorn has been left on the bench for Leinster’s RaboDirect Pro12 final against the Ospreys at the RDS on Sunday.
James passed fit to boost Ospreys' final ambitions
THE Ospreys are set to bring a full-strength side to the RDS on Sunday for the Pro12 final as they seek to derail Leinster's ambition of an unprecedented Heineken Cup-league double.
Brendan Fanning: Injuries take gloss off Leinster's decider date
The late charge from Glasgow at the RDS last night distorted the picture which certainly wasn't perfect, but neither was it the nail-biter you might infer from a four-point scoreline. That they were mad for action when the game was beyond them reflects well on a team who have had a good campaign.
Ronan O’Gara on the bench as Munster tackle Osprey in RaboDirect PRO 12 semi-final
MUNSTER’S Ronan O’Gara will start on the replacements bench when Munster travel to Swansea’s Liberty Stadium to take on the Ospreys tomorrow, despite being deemed fit enough to make the match day squad.
Richie Gray confident Warriors can handle Richie Thorn in Leinster side
BRAD THORN and Richie Gray would make a hell of a second-row partnership, completely different players perfectly suited to cover all the bases of engine-room duties.
Munster without Paul O’Connell and Damien Varley for RaboDirect PRO12 semi against Osprey
MUNSTERS Paul O'Connell and Damien Varley have both been ruled out of the crucial RaboDirect PRO12 semi-final clash with Osprey at the Liberty Stadium on Friday.
O'Connell fears grow
FEARS are growing that Munster captain Paul O'Connell could be ruled out of Ireland's summer tour to New Zealand but the province have been boosted by Ronan O'Gara's return to training ahead of Friday night's Pro12 semi-final clash with the Ospreys, writes hugh farrelly.
Bullish Kellock sends warning to Blues
THE widespread belief and logical conclusion is that Glasgow will be brushed aside at the RDS on Saturday night as European champions Leinster gear up for their back-to-back Heineken Cup title assault at Twickenham the following weekend.
Biggar key to Ospreys' ambitions
HE'S still only 22, but Ospreys out-half Dan Biggar has been on the scene for quite a while, racking up 102 caps and 981 points for the Welsh region over five seasons.
Ireland facing anxious wait over O'Connell
PAUL O'CONNELL is a major concern for Ireland's tour to New Zealand next month, with the Munster captain due to see a specialist this week after sustaining a serious knee injury in Saturday night's win over Ulster in Thomond Park.
Inside Rabodirect PRO 12
- Brendan Fanning: Driven by the fear of not winning
- Double blow for Leinster as O'Brien and Healy in doubt for final
Rabodirect PRO 12 Latest Results
Saturday May 12th
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19 - 15
Friday May 11th
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45 - 10
Saturday May 05th
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18 - 22
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29 - 20
Rabodirect PRO 12 Top Scorers
| Player | Team | T | C | P | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Biggar | Osp | 1 | 34 | 53 | 3 | 241 |
| D. Weir | Glas | 1 | 11 | 55 | 2 | 198 |
| I. Keatley | Mun | 1 | 25 | 44 | 0 | 187 |
| G. Laidlaw | Edin | 2 | 25 | 37 | 0 | 171 |
| C. Burton | Trev | 2 | 20 | 27 | 7 | 152 |
| J. Tovey | NGD | 1 | 10 | 36 | 0 | 133 |
| I. Nacewa | Lein | 3 | 12 | 28 | 0 | 123 |
| I. Humphreys | Uls | 3 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 109 |
| L. Orquera | Airo | 0 | 4 | 28 | 1 | 95 |
| F. McFadden | Lein | 2 | 14 | 18 | 1 | 95 |
T: Trys, C: Conversions, P: Penalties,
D: Drop Goals,
PTS: Points
