Connacht win the PRO12 for first time by beating Leinster at Murrayfield
1 decade ago by Rugby DumpConnacht completely out-played Leinster in the PRO12 final at Murrayfield, securing their first ever major trophy in their history in front of a record 34,550 fans. They scored three tries and ran out...
Heaslip and Cullen gracious after Final loss
1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby NewsJamie Heaslip admitted Leinster had been beaten by the better team after going down to Connacht in an entertaining Guinness PRO12 Final at BT Murrayfield.
Heaslip and Cullen gracious after Final loss
1 decade ago by Leinster Rugby NewsJamie Heaslip admitted Leinster had been beaten by the better team after going down to Connacht in an entertaining Guinness PRO12 Final at BT Murrayfield.
Connacht to receive open-top bus parade in Galway city today
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe Connacht rugby team will be welcomed as all conquering heroes upon their return to Galway city this afternoon following yesterday’s historic victory over Leinster in the Pro 12 finale.
League's best side get fitting reward on historic day
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentThe last time Leinster played a final in this stadium it was a breakthrough day for them, beating Leicester in the 2009 Heineken Cup showdown. Soon enough they would be the dominant force across the six...
Pro12 must engineer bumper TV deal to keep provinces in touch
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIt's May 19, 2012. The contest is over long before the final whistle, allowing us the luxury of taking in some of the colour of Twickenham. And there is lots of it. Leinster are in the process of wrapping...
'We had a bet I wouldn't cry but it's the best €20 I ever spent'- Connacht skipper John Muldoon overwhelmed by Pro 12 win
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht captain John Muldoon fought back the tears as he thanked all the supporters who travelled to Murrayfield to witness their incredible victory over Leinster in the Pro 12 final.
Matt Healy oozes class, Leinster's passive defending and other talking points from Connacht's famous win
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentIn the end, Connacht saved their brilliant best for last as they stayed true to the heads-up rugby that has endeared so many on the way to an unforgettable 20-10 win over Leinster in the Pro 12 final.
Connacht crowned PRO 12 Champions
1 decade ago by Ultimate RugbyHere's a sentence you probably thought you wouldn't read at the start of the season. "Connacht Rugby - PRO 12 Champions 2015/16"The men from the West of Ireland were crowned PRO 12 Champions after a superb...
'Connacht are the new All Blacks'- Twitter reacts to Westerners' glorious win over Leinster
1 decade ago by Irish IndependentConnacht are the darlings of social media after their historical 20-10 win over Leinster in the Pro 12 final at Murrayfield.
