http://www.magnersleague.com Latest News and Reports from the Magners League en Copyright Celtic Rugby 40 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:42:59 GMT http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2897.php Mick O'Driscoll will lead Munster on Saturday evening when the league leaders resume their Magners League campaign in Ravenhill. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:07:53 GMT 6F7D3EA589624774976252ECA2C31924 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2896.php Stephen Ferris returns to the Ulster side to take on Irish rivals Munster at Ravenhill on Saturday night, KO, 19.35. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:07:58 GMT 6D4B71D172A64BC4A090FC86497E397D http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2895.php The Leinster team to face the Glasgow Warriors in Friday night's Magners League clash in Firhill (KO: 7.30pm) has been named. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:41:37 GMT 1C51B8E622BA4B66AF90F87C70EAEC27 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2894.php Michael Bradley has made four changes to his Connacht side ahead of their Magners League clash with Edinburgh at the Sportsground on Friday . Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:59:51 GMT D58F9657327A4DEB9A021907B6F56770 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2893.php Andrew Kelly is on the verge of becoming the latest Edinburgh player to record his 100th appearance in the Black and Red should he feature against Connacht on Friday night (24 October, kick off 6.30pm) while Scotland flanker Ross Rennie will also travel with the squad to Galway. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:38:05 GMT 84390A8ADC4841E995C362F960D3C58B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2892.php Connacht have announced a 24 man squad ahead of their Magners League clash with Edinburgh at the Sportsground on Friday. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:09:53 GMT 3FBFB8294C80447389EB8C0D4F9BB9CE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2891.php Munster coach Tony McGahan today named a 27 strong squad for Saturday's Magners League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:08:03 GMT F1E9DA639CB24E658FF934330BBCEB04 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2887.php The Leinster squad to face the Glasgow Warriors in Friday night's Magners League clash in Firhill (KO: 7.30pm) has been named. Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:18:37 GMT A7CCAD59124B4D90A755C528C9B3A8BE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2888.php This weekend sees a return to Magners League action following good results in European competition across all three Celtic Union s that sees Magners League teams top three of the six pools after the first two rounds of the Heineken Cup. Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:25:52 GMT DDD4D99DA550425E960FD037570D3579 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2886.php The Ospreys today received confirmation that Jonathan Thomas will need to undergo surgery to repair an ongoing groin injury which will also rule him out of the Autumn International Series. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:13:04 GMT C21E47A8FA044031B90C866FD502A3AB http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2882.php Anthony Horgan and Alan Quinlan return to the Munster starting XV for the first time this season, for Saturday's Magners League encounter with Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park. However Tomas O'Leary is a late withdrawal with a leg injury. O'Leary was named in the squad earlier in the week and now his place in the starting XV goes to Peter Stringer with Mike Prendergast drafted onto the bench. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:10:00 GMT D4A125E03A2C45AD907ACA9BEF4EFE6B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2881.php The Leinster team to face Connacht in Sunday's Magners League clash in the Sportsground, Galway (KO: 6pm, LIVE Setanta Ireland) has been named. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:07:25 GMT 7968886A33794629B5E21F8E6C4FD367 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2880.php Glasgow Warriors today named their team to face Munster in the first Magners League match to take place at the redeveloped Thomond Park tomorrow (4 October, kick-off 7pm). Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:33:13 GMT 09D6C8959BD64F07B123EE1BD146991D http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2879.php Michael Bradley has made nine changes to his side for Connacht's derby encounter with Leinster at the Sportsground on Sunday (kick off: 6pm). Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:30:33 GMT 3308F5BD9D4940A0801A607F8455A9A4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2878.php Jim Thompson will make his first ever Magners League start for Edinburgh at Ulster on Friday night (3 October, kick off 7.30pm) and jokes his father, horseracing presenter Derek, has already checked the odds on him to score the first try. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:14:10 GMT 558B3F4912434A5289E87083DFF07715 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2877.php Connacht have announced a 22 man squad for their Magners League clash with Leinster at the Sportsground on Sunday. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:52:41 GMT 3C9D698A072C40D7959D95B02FFEA9A9 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2873.php The Leinster squad to face Connacht in Sunday's Magners League clash at the Sportsground, Galway (KO: 6pm) has been named. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:37:49 GMT A18AD9CFC6CA48ACA0F91CAB92490A5A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2876.php Matt Williams has today named a dramatically different side to take on Edinburgh at Ravenhill tomorrow night. His starting line up, sees eight personnel changes and two positional changes from the side that was cruelly defeated at the Liberty Stadium last weekend. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:29:56 GMT 10B5C7B83FB54D89A86D0C03FF8D1BA0 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2875.php Tony McGahan continues to ring the changes in the Munster squad with six changes from that selected for the game against Glasgow Warriors next Saturday. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:18:48 GMT 29BB90CF47734C4293584E29A1A65577 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2874.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams has today named a 25 man squad to take on Andy Robinson's Edinburgh side, at Ravenhill on Friday night. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:32:00 GMT D1BF43B0AC154D7794BB0FE32A5313B4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2872.php Glasgow Warriors can today confirm that Argentina's all-time leading try scorer, Jose Maria Nunez Piossek, has signed with the club subject to him obtaining a visa and passing a medical. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:20:51 GMT 3E0F5438513F4CDCB0179B7EE0898996 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2871.php With the four Welsh Regions already having played their Round 5 games there are only three matches in the Magners League this weekend. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:17:27 GMT A227E56CC5E94D7C93ACCDD207E02219 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2869.php Munster closed the gap on Magners League leaders the Ospreys on Sunday night as late tries from Justin Melck and Doug Howlett and no end of determination inspired them to an 18-0 victory over Leinster at the RDS. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:45:00 GMT D5822793E3D8484A9ABEBC921F9028EC http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2865.php Connacht suffered their worst defeat in Magners League history as they leaked nine tries to an on song Cardiff side at the Arms Park on Friday. Blues backs Ceri Sweeney and Jamie Roberts caught the eye in the landslide 58-0 win. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:49:05 GMT 803E8326852946E494B210683848BC68 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2867.php The Newport Gwent Dragons made it two Magners League wins on the bounce as a try from winger Richard Fussell - his second in as many games against Edinburgh - helped them see off the Scots 11-9 at Rodney Parade. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:53:33 GMT 6F5D5E035225456DA007E44D69F486EE http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2866.php Thom Evans (2), John Barclay, Dougie Hall and Colin Gregor all helped themselves to tries as Glasgow Warriors got their Magners League challenge back on track with a deserved 34-20 win over the Scarlets at Firhill. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:52:01 GMT 1710BB7FC0CA4D0EBB764FEFB3FA74C3 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2864.php Munster coach Tony McGahan makes five changes from the side that started against Cardiff Blues last time out for Sunday's Magners League clash with Leinster at the RDS on Sunday. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:34:28 GMT D07E3FBB373C4DC294033B732904916F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2863.php Summer signings CJ Van Der Linde and Rocky Elsom will both make their debuts in Sunday's Interprovincial Magners League derby. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:44:27 GMT 65BCCB3E969040C784B8639430E9579E http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2862.php Ulster Rugby Head Coach Matt Williams today named an experienced Ulster team to take on the formidable Ospreys, this Saturday the 27th September at Liberty Stadium, kick off 5.30pm. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:38:56 GMT A46D8C5A584643AFACF1998344737475 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2861.php Richard Hibbard and Gavin Henson are in the Ospreys 22 to face Ulster this Saturday the Liberty Stadium Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:28:42 GMT 9C1A4E24CA604FD1BB1FB1BA3402A503 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2860.php Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner makes one change to the team that beat Ulster last weekend as they take on Edinburgh in the Magners League at Rodney Parade on Friday. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:50:14 GMT D5C1BFA8C38E4903A99288A203908040 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2859.php Glasgow Warriors head coach, Sean Lineen, has confirmed his match squad for tomorrow nights Magners League clash against Scarlets at Firhill Arena (kick-off 7:30pm). Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:40:57 GMT 0E43176ECCF2468B8DB72886A1B1F519 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2858.php David Young has selected a twenty-two man squad that sees Deiniol Jones, Xavier Rush and Richie Rees all return from injury for Friday night's clash against Connacht at the Arms Park, 7.05pm kick off. Friday night's match will also see John Yapp make his first start for the team at loose-head, although Yapp will continue to train at tight-head, where it is hoped he will develop over the long term. Gethin Jenkins suffered a minor injury to his neck in last weekend's match. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:46:09 GMT B2032A2E04A94FAABC25E27486832619 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2857.php Powerful Scarlets back row Gavin Thomas says the squad is eager to get back to winning ways in the Magners League at Glasgow this Friday. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:27:48 GMT 9C28ED2FDD2B421F85019CEB8103926C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2856.php The Newport Gwent Dragons announce a boosted squad looking to build on their recent win against Ulster at Ravenhill when they welcome Edinburgh to Rodney Parade in the Magners League on Friday 26 September (kick-off 7.30pm). Wed, 24 Sep 2008 17:31:34 GMT 2767D2FB9A4E41F48219193790E4F1D9 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2855.php It will be a case of friends reunited at the Liberty Stadium this weekend as Tommy Bowe prepares to take on his former team mates from Ulster. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:53:23 GMT F31ED7DAA75D4A56BD552514CDA0DB86 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2854.php It's Round 4 of the Magners league this weekend with an All Ireland match up one of the highlights. Leaders Munster travel to Dublin on Sunday to face champions Leinster who are currently in fourth place, three points behind the leaders, and defending a superb home record. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:23:45 GMT 1CA21824B4374C7299A463414192B33B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2853.php The Munster squad of 22 for Sunday's Magners League clash with Leinster at the RDS shows six changes from the Cardiff Blues squad. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:48:08 GMT 8FE35D9BCB7D41C1B6BE55CF97DA734C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2852.php The Newport Gwent Dragons announce a boosted squad looking to build on their recent win against Ulster at Ravenhill when they welcome Edinburgh to Rodney Parade in the Magners League on Friday 26 September (kick-off 7.30pm). Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:14:05 GMT 4C7BBDFAC7B8448481A1E1C19D24B9E8 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2851.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams has today named a 25 man squad to travel to Swansea this weekend to take on the Ospreys. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:16:02 GMT ECFEF2BBE19440C79750A050AB43D705 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2850.php Connacht have been boosted by the return from injury of winger Mike Roberts and lock Michael Swift for their trip to the Arms Park on Friday evening (7.10pm) to take on Cardiff Blues. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:47:40 GMT 6042D2C3E8374836B4CD57709850B876 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2847.php The Leinster squad to face Munster in Sunday's sell-out Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 7pm) has been named. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:06:39 GMT 93AB99CE99AF44279218B68C0818B37C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2846.php Ospreys bosses have sent out a rallying cry to supporters ahead of Saturday's Magners League clash with Ulster at the Liberty Stadium (KO 5.30pm), urging them to help the players turn Liberty Stadium into a fortress this season. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:47:03 GMT 223F4AFD72804D57BC6BDC5D3CDB6626 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2841.php With Mark Robertson (2), Allan Jacobsen and Nick De Luca sharing out the tries, Edinburgh eased their way to their first win of the season as the Scarlets succumbed at Murrayfield and slipped to second in the Magners League table. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:01:47 GMT 6757F331561D4C4FB4D9EDE0001933B6 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2842.php Ulster outscored the Newport Gwent Dragons by two tries to one during their league tussle at Ravenhill on Friday but Paul Turner's Welsh side, helped by an 11-point contribution from James Arlidge, fought determinedly to their first win on Irish soil since October 2004. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:03:09 GMT 77A0B4B76AA54AE4B004F3B5A161F4AF http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2840.php Fionn Carr and Brett Wilkinson scored their first Magners League tries at the Sportsground on Friday as Connacht weathered a long bout of second half pressure from Glasgow Warriors to open their win account in this season's competition. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:59:56 GMT 6255F85875C24865A83769715BE52998 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2843.php James Hook's conversion of Nikki Walker's last-minute try secured a losing bonus point, which moved the Ospreys to the top of the table, but there was no denying reigning Magners League champions Leinster at the RDS on Friday as Felipe Contepomi and Isa Nacewa kicked them to a gutsy win. Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:04:29 GMT BC582C6570F5422F95A3C422744F1CE7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2839.php Alan Quinlan and John Hayes return to competitive action for the first time this season, with Hayes named in the starting fifteen while Quinlan is named on the bench for Saturday's Magners League game against the Cardiff Blues Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:59:20 GMT A4DE711054154577A924DD94B003ACB1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2838.php David Young has selected his side for the trip to Musgrave Park, to take on Munster. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:06:56 GMT 91498D44EDD642C7A8C71A2498F13C66 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2837.php The Scarlets, Ospreys and Munster will all look to keep their 100% records intact when the Magners League enters its third round this weekend. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:22:10 GMT 6D3BA15433D14860ADF4A0A18E506FC8 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2836.php Glasgow Warriors head coach Sean Lineen has branded tomorrow night's Magners League clash with Connacht a 'can-win' as he targets the Warriors' second away victory of the season. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:46:46 GMT 12962D34326B40D6B6A11B9A071358AF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2835.php Newport Gwent Dragons have named their team to face Ulster in this Friday's Magners League clash. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:37:46 GMT EA93BFD1AD664BEE95B078FFD8BA6EDF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2834.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams has today named a robust starting line up, to take on the Dragons tomorrow night at Ravenhill. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:15:37 GMT 1D05C3BC48F04060BEC405685DA434FE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2833.php The Leinster team to face the Ospreys in Friday night's Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 7.35pm) has been named. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:05:48 GMT 42D2EED3DC844C1FBD0EF46833A96C5F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2832.php Young Scarlets hooker Ken Owens gets a big chance to impress in the Magners League at Edinburgh tomorrow (Fri) Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:52:32 GMT F75B72AA05AD45BBB893C77C59EE43FA http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2831.php Michael Bradley has made six changes to his side for Connacht's Magners League clash with Glasgow Warriors at the Sportsground on Friday night (kick off: 6.30pm). Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:43:06 GMT E8F2EBBD149F44E5B64E17DAA13266CD http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2830.php Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner announces his 25-man squad to face Ulster at Ravenhill in the Magners League on Friday 19th September (kick off 7.30pm). Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:24:46 GMT 6AD28DBCC8B94A7987A814C2EB97B5C4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2829.php Alan Quinlan returns to competitive action this weekend having been named in the Munster squad for the Magners League game against Cardiff Blues in Musgrave Park on Saturday (7.30pm). Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:21:59 GMT 6B60D1701C3E4CE59227967C24CF9241 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2828.php Andy Robinson admits he has been disappointed with Edinburgh's opening two results of the new Magners League season but believes his players can produce the right response against Scarlets at Murrayfield on Friday night. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:17:36 GMT 1BA9BD2BB5B844C08E4566614DC6DEBE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2827.php Connacht have announced a 24 man squad for the Magners League clash against Glasgow at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm). Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:51:57 GMT E613B4B048434164940B0D818FA7E6C5 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2823.php The Ospreys have received confirmation that scrum-half Jamie Nutbrown faces a possible eight week lay-off after the player suffered an injury to the midtarsal joint of his left foot during last Friday's 21-18 win over Glasgow. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:52:41 GMT 7BE622F0464C43468E4B68AD55B3100A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2819.php Ulster head coach, Matt Williams, has named a 24 man squad for this Friday's clash against Welsh side Dragons at Ravenhill. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:16:31 GMT 595EC62E5DB64CB1A5635CE9558EB121 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2818.php The Leinster squad to face the Ospreys in the Magners League clash at the RDS on Friday night has been named. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:46:41 GMT 2B1177B1A9614F5084276289330AB535 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2817.php Connacht coach Michael Bradley says that Friday's clash against Glasgow offers them a chance to bounce back after losing away to the Scarlets. Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:50:09 GMT 4F5B61B60D5E486EBCD962A5215C5DD1 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2812.php The Scarlets' last ever Magners League match at a sunsplashed Stradey Park could hardly have gone any better as they ran seven tries past Connacht to chalk up their third straight win and move to the top of the table. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:02:00 GMT 55ACE58FCD3D42618AECC0F473F63EF4 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2809.php Ulster went agonisingly close to notching only their second win on the road since April 2007 but the Cardiff Blues produced a fiery second half display at the Arms Park as 11-point hero Ben Blair kicked them to their maiden league victory. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:49:00 GMT 318F7C1411574D5FAF0821FFDAA8488F http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2811.php Luke Fitzgerald helped himself to a hat-trick of tries as Magners League champions Leinster overwhelmed a depleted Edinburgh side at the RDS on Friday to record their first win of the new season. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:14:00 GMT 36A8619C1F6B45E6AB96EB70E96A1906 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2810.php A 79th-minute converted try from Alun Wyn Jones maintained the Ospreys' winning start to this season's Magners League as despite Dan Parks kicking his way to the top of the league's all-time top scorers list, Glasgow slipped to their first defeat in seven games. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:12:00 GMT 4D9CF396B4614495B6C2DCB9E1162500 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2808.php Munster coach Tony McGahan, makes just one change, from the 22 that featured in the win over Edinburgh last time out, for Sunday's encounter with Newport-Gwent Dragons at a sold-out Musgrave Park on Sunday evening. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:24:31 GMT C6CA0A5C53E04874A23E3F21EB6503EE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2807.php Newport Gwent Dragons flanker Jamie Ringer will become the second player to reach 100 caps for the region when the Dragons take on Munster at Musgrave Park in the Magners League on Sunday 14 September, kick-off 6pm. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:22:35 GMT 36199EBCE6EE4E2C890A32CAE97B04C7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2806.php Next weekend's round 2 games open with Ulster visiting the Arms Park, where Cardiff Blues will hope to continue their home winning streak whilst Ulster will have to overturn recent results as they have not won in the principality for 2 years. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:42:32 GMT B60ECC0D06FF4BCFBAD40B4F17DC8D61 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2805.php Michael Bradley has made six changes to his Connacht side ahead of their Magners League clash with the Scarlets at Stradey Park on Saturday (kick off: 5.30pm). Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:48:00 GMT 715FCC6D24194440924D4F602055B3C5 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2804.php The Newport Gwent Dragons squad is boosted by the return of Dan Lydiate ahead of their Magners League clash with Munster at Musgrave Park in the Magners League on Sunday 14 September, kick-off 6pm. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:08:48 GMT 007BDE9DD4424F0EB3316422FE8CBC12 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2803.php Edinburgh Rugby Club announce team to play Leinster at the RDS. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:17:51 GMT 3C1ED8D4E8C3484288B72CCBE4335D88 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2802.php Connacht have announced a 24 man squad ahead of their match against the Scarlets at Stradey Park on Saturday. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:56:01 GMT FB3CAE3F0B8C4DD6A26AEB88BBBF5C52 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2801.php Glasgow Warriors head coach, Sean Lineen has named an unchanged 22 from the one that defeated Newport Gwent Dragons last Friday which is testament to their winning performance at Rodney Parade. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:18:13 GMT 05B9C5D40C924233B618CC55ED1B2C09 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2800.php Matt Williams has today named his side to travel to Cardiff to take on the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Friday 12th September, KO 19.05. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:10:23 GMT FD35468FF6FD416D8FBCB4707E955717 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2799.php David Young has named the following 22 for Friday night's match against Ulster. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:08:20 GMT 89D99B1A88CF4400AAFC0F0F7C6FC657 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2798.php The Leinster team to face Edinburgh in Friday night's Magners League clash in the RDS has been named. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:06:18 GMT 49B0EBE152844EF192316B0BDB302EB0 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2797.php The Ospreys announce their team to face Glasgow Warriors in the Magners League on Friday 12th September 2008 at Firhill. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:49:06 GMT 55CA3064323641949BDAFC79BC1D3D82 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2796.php Stephen Jones struck the match-winning penalty goal at Rodney Parade on Wednesday, dashing the Newport Gwent Dragons' hopes of a first Magners League win of the season and completing a memorable 21-point comeback for the Llanelli Scarlets. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:16:00 GMT 318FAE557C1C4FC5A55A44948E5B1EF4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2795.php Andy Robinson has named a 24-man squad for Edinburgh's match at Magners League champions, Leinster on Friday evening (11 September, kick off 7.30pm). Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:15:15 GMT BDA8EEACE82842D4B926B3177D212FC7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2793.php Cardiff Blues will be wearing their new pink shirts when they take on Ulster this Friday, 7.05pm kick off, to raise awareness of their nominated charity for the season, Cancer Research Wales. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:24:13 GMT BD12FA2EC79442079D444C18973EBC8B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2794.php Munster Coach Tony McGahan makes just one change to his match day squad for Sunday's Magners League clash with Newport-Gwent Dragons at Musgrave Park. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:35:00 GMT D6120C4C6EBC472FB4A21F4AB2B5CA84 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2792.php The Ospreys signalled their intent for the season ahead as they cut the Cardiff Blues to shreds at the Arms Park on Tuesday night, with fly-half James Hook helping himself to two tries and 22 points in all. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:05:00 GMT 607673526A9C439C8ADBDC0DA6456596 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2791.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams today named a 25 man squad from which he will select his starting team to take on the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Friday night. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:00:00 GMT 68FFA231E177460185821CC07409B1FB http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2790.php The following team has been named for Sarlets' game against Newport Gwent Dragons on Wednesaday night. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:11:48 GMT A735A61415594F768D2496E75C88A940 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2789.php Newport Gwent Dragons Skipper Tom Willis is looking forward to leading the team for the second time in just five days tomorrow when the Dragons clash with the Llanelli Scarlets at Rodney Parade in the Magners League, kick-off 7.05pm. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:37:03 GMT ED97752E9AFB43FBA40E28397C427CDA http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2788.php The Leinster squad to face Edinburgh in Friday's Magners League clash in the RDS (KO: 7.30pm, Setanta Sports 2) has been named. Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:14:40 GMT 662EF39D93D84B9DA58674844C66E10C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2779.php Following an opening weekend in which no home team recoded a victory, two round 5 games are brought forward to midweek; on Tuesday Ospreys host Cardiff Blues - the visitors have only once tasted victory at the Liberty Stadium, in December 2005 - whilst on Wednesday Newport Gwent Dragons welcome a team over who they completed the double last season, Llanelli Scarlets, to Rodney Parade. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:47:31 GMT 6036570839DC424CA07501F717FF7B12 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2787.php The first Welsh derby match of the season sees the Cardiff Blues make a number of changes to the side that drew with Magners League Champions Leinster on Saturday. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:38:59 GMT 39B4E7E6DF1C4147A20CEA6A9FAFA0EA http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2786.php Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner announces his squad to face Llanelli Scarlets in the Magners League on Wednesday 10 September (kick-off 7.05pm). Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:33:42 GMT BA75CB6726D446E8BCAC5F39078DF200 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2778.php The Ospreys announce their team to face Cardiff Blues in the Magners League on Tuesday 9th September 2008. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:15:53 GMT 29F727FCAD9240ADA18B3ACBE02343DE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2777.php The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that Welsh international Richard Hibbard has become the latest player to commit his long-term future to the region. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:01:15 GMT D3257212BD144E3FADFD323B9E7A3F55 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2776.php The Ospreys have confirmed that New Zealand A scrum-half Jamie Nutbrown has signed a two-year contract with the region. Sun, 07 Sep 2008 17:02:39 GMT 36BC459D80FB44A1A31EDF9BC79EBE85 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2770.php Cardiff Blues outside half Nicky Robinson will become only the second player to reach 100 games for the Blues when they take on defending Magners League champions Leinster this Saturday, (Deiniol Jones reached 100 at the end of last season). Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:56:22 GMT 7E8F19A3D78C4E8599862612E9D47D2B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2768.php John Hayes has been withdrawn from the Munster side for this evening's Magners League clash with Edinburgh Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:20:37 GMT 920B671606574765A239B19EC6C81D45 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2769.php The Leinster team to face the Cardiff Blues in Saturday's opening Magners League clash of the season in the Arms Park (KO: 6.30pm, Setanta Ireland / S4C) has been named. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:49:17 GMT FD2135DE48F742E3A412C608DB1F9124 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2767.php South African tight head prop Brendon "BJ" Botha will make his first start for Ulster against the Llanelli Scarlets in the first game of Ulster's 2008/09 Magners League campaign tomorrow night at Ravenhill, KO, 19.30. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:19:44 GMT F6857FADAB3D46D19F4FEE8846BA5F22 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2766.php Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner announces his team to face Glasgow Warriors in the first Magners League game of the season on tomorrow evening at Rodney Parade, kick-off 7.05pm. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:15:09 GMT 7F0AF21DAFE64183B9229331F97C3CAA http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2765.php New team captain John Muldoon will win his 100th cap for Connacht when he leads the side out for the first time against the Ospreys at the Sportsground on Friday evening (6.30 pm) in the opening game of the Magners League. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:27:48 GMT F660A8F8459F4D32950AFDEF2C0141F0 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2764.php Munster coach Tony McGahan named his side for the Magners League opener against Edinburgh after training today in Cork. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:13:07 GMT 4433F4CAFB0D4DD8965A704ABDAA3DE2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2763.php Andy Robinson stresses that anything less than a victory over European champions, Munster on Friday evening (5 September, kick off 7.30pm) will make the pre-season friendly wins over London Wasps and Bath seem pointless. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:30:27 GMT D3EDB83E1F094176A4034BD1CC3A4270 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2762.php Scrum-half Mark McMillan and lock Tim Barker will make their competitive return for Glasgow on Friday night having both returned to the club over the summer. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:01:03 GMT C3273AE29AA041E7A9BC4F2A716F0B46 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2761.php Connacht have announced a 22 man squad ahead of their opening Magners League clash against the Ospreys at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 6.30pm). Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:26:11 GMT F8AA7F945E1049C09CBC1D042886D7D9 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2758.php The Ospreys team to face Connacht in the Magners League on Friday 5th September 2008. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:43:41 GMT 0CA4D670EC8D4A4085135959BF7DA301 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2757.php The Llanelli Scarlets squad for the match against Ulster this Friday has been announced. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:49:18 GMT 566B5520BF7B4565B1AD3D9BD64CADD5 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2756.php A new season of the Magners League kicks off this weekend with all ten teams looking to give their campaigns the best possible start. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:03:39 GMT 529165606A05499492A3960CC49CBB03 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2755.php Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner announces the squad available for selection against Glasgow Warriors as the region begins their Magners League crusade on Friday evening at Rodney Parade, kick-off 7.05pm. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 15:16:36 GMT C1A995475CD44079B1C39CC83795A063 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2754.php The Leinster squad to face the Cardiff Blues in Saturday's opening Magners League clash of the season in the Arms Park (KO: 6.30pm, Setanta Ireland / S4C) has been named. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:45:41 GMT D940E289F16F4744B78C9587668A655C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2753.php Matt Williams has named his squad for the Ulster's clash with Llanelli Scarlets this coming Friday in the opening weekend of the Magners League. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:22:17 GMT DF9968AE460249D687838560789EE452 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2752.php The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that Cai Griffiths has signed a new four-year contract. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:14:40 GMT 99300EEA084A4808A35854BA18825DED http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2751.php David Young has selected the side that sees Wales international Jamie Roberts make his first start at centre for the regional side. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:42:11 GMT 051DA10DAC4F4CAE8E90CC13D8D51B69 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2750.php Celtic Rugby and Tournament Sponsors, Magners Irish Cider today (Wednesday 27 August) looked forward to the start of the 2008/09 rugby season with a press launch at the Royal Dublin Society Ground, Dublin. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:20:23 GMT CD3101BB069B418F85E24B07788FAB62 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2749.php Centre Andrew Bishop has handed the Ospreys a boost on the eve of the new season by signing a new four-year contract, making him the 13th player to commit his long-term future to the region during 2008. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:25:09 GMT 38757F0043264508B328D2FD6ECFD750 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2748.php Munster have announced the signing of Western Province (Stormers) back row forward Justin Melck on a three month contract. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:47:26 GMT 79ABC66368154AB4A98ADCC3C3A67BDF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2747.php Ulster Rugby Head Coach Matt Williams today named an extended team to take on Worcester Warriors at Ravenhill tomorrow night. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:17:14 GMT 05D1967D258E467CB1E47B1777D48B21 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2746.php Leo Cullen will captain Leinster Rugby for the coming year. Leo will replace Brian O'Driscoll who has decided to step down having captained Leinster for three years culminating in the Magners League title success last season. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:39:12 GMT 54AB7C1DF4884137A9949AE5227B0D9A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2745.php Celtic Rugby have today announced that Rhino Pure Rugby has become Official Sport & Leisurewear supplier to the Magners League. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:39:46 GMT 49C8AFE867CB486B97732D2676B15D41 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2744.php The Ospreys have confirmed that Ryan Jones will lead the team into action this season after being reappointed captain for 2008/09. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:06:05 GMT 8A1C330DF1EF469E8D5D7D3A810CE17F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2743.php Marc Teague admits he is grateful to Edinburgh coach Andy Robinson for handing him a chance in Magners League rugby and believes his ascendancy into the professional ranks will encourage other homegrown players in Premier One. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:50:18 GMT 6431C4B5611B48AE8839FD03544D2A9D http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2741.php Ian Humphreys will get his first start for the Ulster senior team this Friday night at Ravenhill when Ulster take on the Queensland Reds, KO, 19.30. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:01:16 GMT 92C081B2171D4537B7D1EDAD1507DE5B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2742.php The Ospreys have named their squad squad to face Leicester Tigers in the Shane Williams Testimonial match on Saturday 23rd August at The Liberty Stadium, kick off at 3.00pm. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:38:57 GMT 77AF31436E654A2CAF3B0E17FCE697B1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2740.php Two of Scotland's biggest young talents were unveiled by Glasgow Warriors today as both sign professional contracts with the club. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:07:29 GMT 35002D3300EE4BA7A9131DDD3A823236 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2739.php Matt Williams today named a 22man squad from which he will select his starting line up to take on the Queensland Reds at Ravenhill on Friday 22nd August, KO, 19.30. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:01:40 GMT EB4FC7BA82D2455EA020EE06CA3A5088 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2738.php The Ospreys today confirmed that hooker Richard Hibbard will miss the start of the new season after undergoing surgery to repair shoulder damage earlier this week. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:50:28 GMT B9B5A81C23674C7BA537D895E74FA754 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2737.php IT'S a double win for Munster Rugby this year! Following the team's Heineken Cup success, Munster Rugby has claimed the inaugural Specsavers' Fairplay League award for its exemplary disciplinary record within the Magners League. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:37 GMT 5B49419D4B844178A1AC69A24DA98E0C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2736.php Rob Moffat admits he is thrilled at the prospect of coaching Edinburgh's players on his home patch - Melrose Rugby Club - and says the event will aid the development of the town's young rugby enthusiasts. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:42:36 GMT 421A89DCAFF344E1869BD278EBF8BB5B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2735.php After discussion with their broadcast partners, BBC Wales, S4C and Setanta Sports, Celtic Rugby can now release the confirmed dates and kick-off times for Magners League matches up until the New Year. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:58:43 GMT 2C41F1C031C94EA19C228FADD6BD2132 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2734.php Cardiff Blues can today confirm that second row forward Paul Tito has been appointed Captain for the 2008/09 season. Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:34:22 GMT C65BD178F5F847A9B2A27ADA60648E01 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2733.php Leinster Rugby are delighted to announce the appointment of Guy Easterby in the recently-created position of Chief Scout for the province. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:28:29 GMT 57BD769568B54DD5880BDD6D52FC2598 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2732.php Ospreys bosses today confirmed that they are in discussions with rugby chiefs in New Zealand with a view to securing the early release of New Zealand 'A' scrum half Jamie Nutbrown, after the 27 year-old agreed in principle to a two-year contract with the region. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:13:05 GMT F32CFC65831A4088815D85FA71D2E977 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2731.php Flanker John Muldoon has been selected as Connacht captain for the new season. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:24:12 GMT 25876505882245318298A0C3ACF444C1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2730.php New arrival Tom Willis has been named the Newport Gwent Dragons captain for next season and will travel to their Belfast training camp on Sunday 10 August alongside new signing outside-back Rory Sidey, eager to establish themselves in their new roles. Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:08:23 GMT 67AF5BE4FFE749A6AD092F27C3E69377 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2729.php The Newport Gwent Dragons are pleased to announce that Robert Beale has signed a three-year contract as Dragons Rugby Manager and will join the region in September for the 2008/09 season. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:15:30 GMT 6C4101AA392C4AA6A9F4A58CDE682D4B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2728.php Munster today announced that Blues number 8 Nick Williams will join their squad later in the year subject to the usual medical clearance and his obtaining a work permit. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:29:15 GMT 749E0F3BC8FC4408A9CCC2994B2B23B6 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2727.php The Newport Gwent Dragons are delighted to confirm that Rhodri Gomer Davies has extended his contract with the region for a further two years, keeping him at the region until the end of the 2010/2011 season. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:21:28 GMT D6463989D34F46398A9DDC67F7C7EBFB http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2726.php Rising Fijian star Timoci Nagusa, has signed a two year deal with Ulster Rugby, in time to start pre-season training with the squad in August. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:40:40 GMT 47E379A6ECD74E29A1F0B49124D37813 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2725.php Newport Gwent Dragons have further strengthened their backroom team with the recruitment of Stephen Richards on a two-year contract with the region as Strength and Conditioning Coach. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:54:08 GMT 8D9DEE1CFA314DB9A1387209FBD25F92 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2724.php The Cardiff Blues have been dealt a blow with the confirmation that Kiwi Number 8, Xavier Rush, has injured his knee in training and will miss the start of the season. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:36:46 GMT 84BDAE50792642C097F336570B77C0D4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2723.php Ben Cairns admits he is pleased to have signed a new two-year deal with Edinburgh and says that he is now aiming to progress after passing two major tests in the summer; making his international debut with Scotland and qualifying for his driver's licence. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:47:13 GMT BDEFB2975A6146979B63FB6D7E2D51D4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2722.php The Llanelli Scarlets will only play three more games at Stradey Park in 2008 following the confirmation of next season's fixtures - with the September game against Connacht the last Magners League game at the famous stadium. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:39:48 GMT 9DF110D06CBE4B81AB28B5AAEA6E2E9C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2721.php Leinster Rugby have announced the appointment of Jonno Gibbes as Forwards Coach to the Senior team and the All Black legend has agreed a two-year deal. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:28:05 GMT 307BB9B4128048298D3EE8FC956FDA51 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2720.php The Ospreys are delighted to announce that Gavin Henson has become the latest player to commit his long-term future to the region Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:20:35 GMT 6BBCDDCE4EB944B7B08B777B6B6FF488 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2719.php The Ospreys today announced the early release of Justin Marshall to French T14 side Montpellier following lengthy and productive discussions between the region and player about his ongoing role at the EDF Cup winning outfit, which began at the end of last season. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:46:22 GMT 6CB597D2A8D047AF9CC6BEB5ACED5A5C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2718.php Connacht are delighted to announce that they will take on Portugal at the Sportsground on Wednesday November 5th (kick off: 7.30pm). Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:43:47 GMT FA5371A76D5349978250B9A0A8173BE5 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2717.php Brad Harrington has joined the Llanelli Scarlets this week (w/c 14/07) and has got straight into the pre-season fitness programme with the players. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:39:21 GMT 7AAEFBEB90904103822EB5DC3E2155D8 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2716.php Celtic Rugby have today released details of fixtures of the 2008/09 Magners League. The season starts the weekend of 6 September with an intriguing tussle as Magners League champions Leinster travel to Wales to play last season's runners-up Cardiff Blues. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:22:56 GMT 7FBF052F72F74E4C98947F055348616E http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2715.php Bruce McNeil has become the latest National Academy graduate to sign a professional contract with Edinburgh and the 25-year-old prop says he is looking forward to working with head coach Andy Robinson on a daily basis. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:34:57 GMT D15021071C744002867CFF248CAF33D6 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2714.php Connacht have signed Samoan centre Niva Ta'auso for the forthcoming season from Super 14 side, the Highlanders. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:20:53 GMT AE8950C4D2204409AAB91104F9A78F1B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2713.php British Lion Simon Easterby is to continue as Llanelli Scarlets captain this season. The inspirational back row, who has just ended a glittering international career with Ireland, will be supported in his leadership role by fly-half Stephen Jones who has been named vice-captain. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:06:52 GMT CA1C93A1A4944D2D9F2615DF3BA5DDF2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2712.php Mike Blair has been named Edinburgh's first team captain for the forthcoming campaign after swapping jobs with former skipper Allister Hogg but the Scotland scrum-half says every member of the team will have a leadership role to perform next season. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:15:05 GMT E404B5207F4A4F739116C92E9C1D7F46 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2711.php Welsh regions The Ospreys and The Dragons will compete in the Middlesex Sevens at Twickenham this year, along with previous winners the British Army and National One promotion favourites Leeds Carnegie. Those four teams will join the twelve Guinness Premiership teams to make a sixteen team competition. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:19:00 GMT 2F8E623E30944DA6A352C79873B1EF84 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2709.php Connacht have signed former Wasps and Glasgow Warriors winger Mike Roberts for the new season. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:36:00 GMT C84941C6FD034AF6AD6E3C3CA7E046B3 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2710.php Newport Gwent Dragons have announced that Colin Charvis will remain with the region as contact and defence skills coach for the 2008/09 season, and will also be available to play for the Dragons if required. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:30:18 GMT 6B2AA1FC2FE14F889A5C8BB95985E16B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2708.php Ulster have today confirmed details of a third pre-season friendly fixture to be played against a touring Queensland Reds side at Ravenhill on Friday 22nd August (7.30pm.) Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:16:30 GMT 808DC07A4BB64689A78B2692E84A7E87 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2707.php Connacht are bringing a festival of rugby to Galway for their preseason friendlies which are due to take place this August, which includes the first ever meeting with Australian Super 14 side, Queensland Reds. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:10:02 GMT 99203C1CE68247A8AD255E4D969115FF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2706.php As the first batch of Ospreys players report back for duty after the summer lay-off, there is good news on the injury front with the six players who have undergone surgery in recent months all on target to return to action on schedule. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:24:01 GMT 0A90502CDE5144D3BADC3A88EB491450 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2705.php Ulster Rugby will kick off the 2008-09 season with two home friendly fixtures against English Premiership sides Bath and the Worcester Warriors this August. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:30:08 GMT 96D86E3852934A3987F444E7F43648FD http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2704.php Connacht Rugby season tickets will be on sale from Wednesday through Ticketmaster. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:24:07 GMT A49075B6D5DB41D688FADC78CF49513A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2703.php Following spells with Bourgoin and more recently Gloucester, Mike Prendergast returns to Munster colours next season, brought in on a one year contract as cover for Duncan Williams. Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:44:04 GMT 9FB10F086ADB43EAAA7D6810076B223E http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2701.php Scotland under-20 internationalist Fraser McKenzie has become the latest National Academy graduate to sign a two-year professional deal with Edinburgh. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:03:47 GMT BD7E8205BB694F18998D7321074E2467 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2700.php Robust Ulster back rower Stephen Ferris has signed the dotted line on a new three year contract with Ulster Rugby, which will see the Ireland and Ulster player at Ravenhill until 2011. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:57:40 GMT 9D46EF7055DF4B9D81AC6FAA28D73922 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2699.php The Ospreys have confirmed that prop Paul James has become the latest player to commit his long-term future to the region. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 09:23:00 GMT 167DB0E3C1D640438F9611B3B4AB4536 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2697.php The position of Munster Director of Coaching vacated by the appointment of Declan Kidney as Ireland international coach, has been filled by Munster today when they confirmed that Tony McGahan will succeed Kidney. The appointment has been ratified by IRFU and McGahan will take up the appointment on July 1st when he returns from his native Australia, where he is currently on vacation. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:13:11 GMT E55B09D16EE6453CBDB3C9CF547ABD91 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2695.php The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that Jonathan Thomas has signed a new three-year contract. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:03:01 GMT 96A51D0EF66741BDB311CADF07B109C1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2694.php The Llanelli Scarlets today announced the appointment of backs hero Garan Evans as team manager. His three-year contract will see him developed as the region's back-three skills coach. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:33:19 GMT 2FF15CBF9EF74034A2831762BFF11CA2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2693.php The Scarlets have announced that Gareth Jenkins will be returning to the region as Head of Regional Development and Recruitment; a newly created role focusing on the development of young talent, strengthening links with grassroots rugby and attracting world-class players. Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:43:22 GMT 3A56934E6752471BBCBD13E0E32E6A73 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2690.php Edinburgh Rugby Club's chief executive Nic Cartwright admits he is delighted that the team's season ticket sales have already beaten last year's final total of 1020; just seven weeks after going on sale. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:23:35 GMT 132707A2B4CB4B0D81074440421643DF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2688.php Jim Thompson admits he is aiming to make an impression in Murrayfield's press deck during his first professional campaign with Edinburgh next season; largely because that part of the stadium is named after his grandfather, the 'voice of rugby', Bill McLaren. Tue, 27 May 2008 12:37:46 GMT 454DDDB7441F4CF9917F9EEA324657FC http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2687.php Ospreys Hooker Ed Shervington has signed a new two-year contract with the region. Mon, 26 May 2008 08:21:48 GMT E1BF0780F567481CAFA9C3CF62453E42 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2686.php Magners Irish Cider has announced the Magners League Dream Team for 2007/08. Rugby fans and key media across Ireland, Scotland and Wales had been asked to vote for their Magners League Dream Team and the player who polled the highest number of votes in his position has been selected for the Dream Team. Sun, 25 May 2008 12:02:57 GMT F90EF1C095084BDD83522352E7EF82A3 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2685.php Former Glasgow lock, Tim Barker, will return to the Warriors next season having signed a two year deal with the club. Fri, 23 May 2008 14:22:59 GMT C54813BE67AC416FA3D31BD0A331AE18 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2684.php Matt Dey and Andrew Kelly have both signed new deals with Edinburgh to continue a playing partnership that has lasted over a decade stretching all the way back to their schooldays. Thu, 22 May 2008 11:33:18 GMT E79F2BAEAF1A40108931BFB498AB1131 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2683.php Ulster Rugby has confirmed the signing of South African Rugby star Robbie Diack (22) on a three year contract, and Leinster scrum-half Cillian Willis (23) on a one year contract, in time for pre-season training. Thu, 22 May 2008 09:40:47 GMT 8AA37B275AE64B399AE6341E27214CBF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2682.php Leinster Rugby are pleased to announced that Season Tickets continue to sell fast and over 7,000 have now been sold, surpassing last year's record figure. Tue, 20 May 2008 15:04:31 GMT 193247061A4F4DFDB965FE0E5FDDA728 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2681.php Llanelli Scarlets Chief Executive Stuart Gallacher has confirmed which players have been released from the squad. Tue, 20 May 2008 15:02:53 GMT 89B0F9AF598942E0BB9D85E683AC6A5A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2680.php The Llanelli Scarlets' new £23million stadium will be named Parc y Scarlets, ('Scarlets Park') to celebrate the rugby region's unrivalled heritage and as a tribute to its passionate supporters and local community. Tue, 20 May 2008 12:43:31 GMT 48B36CD127FA454DB2E4548D4E65C518 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2679.php Ulster Rugby has announced two new signings to their squad for the new rugby season. Full-back/wing Clinton Schifcofske and lock Ed O'Donoghue, both formally of Queensland Reds, Australia, have signed two year deals with the club. This will see both men in Ulster in July for pre-season training. Mon, 19 May 2008 09:13:14 GMT E2639B37EE8B42FD8623547D7D370878 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2677.php In a season that has seen the Magners League competition continue to increase in profile and status, there was more good news today when Celtic Rugby revealed that attendances during 2007/08 continued to improve. Wed, 14 May 2008 16:02:57 GMT 8BDA76EF65DA4276A295A3A6B9867D37 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2676.php Ospreys bosses have today unveiled details of season ticket packages for the 2008/09 campaign, that will allow supporters to watch top flight rugby for as little as £10 per match, with children able to attend every match for just £20. Wed, 14 May 2008 10:10:07 GMT 3C20C802595B4EFE9F11E8A95AFCE047 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2675.php Win fantastic prizes with the Magners League!! Tue, 13 May 2008 16:29:22 GMT D8A7955A0CA641518628DF8BC67A0ECB http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2674.php Grand Slam hero Jim Calder congratulated Edinburgh on achieving their best ever finish in the Magners League and says he is proud to be attending the team's end of season dinner on Wednesday evening (14 May 2008). Tue, 13 May 2008 11:11:39 GMT 1A5C7F378CEB4DB6BFD80A70D2F9302F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2673.php Newport Gwent Dragons confirm that Tom Willis, James Arlidge and Grant Webb have all committed to the region ahead of the redevelopment of Rodney Parade in 2010. Mon, 12 May 2008 16:06:03 GMT F1CF20EBBBE8459FB3D3F787C8E05A79 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2672.php As the Magners League 2007/08 season comes to an end, here are some of the highlights on the pitch. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:53:59 GMT CC89CDF4290F4B98AA448EECBA1BE484 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2671.php One of Glasgow's longest serving players, back-row Donnie Macfadyen, today announced his retirement from his playing career. Mon, 12 May 2008 15:49:59 GMT 35EBAF281B4A487DAFFB4FA40D28F2D8 http://www.magnersleague.com/2655.php Scotland stand-off Phil Godman admits he is delighted to have agreed a new contract that will keep him at Edinburgh until 2010 and he is aiming to mark the occasion with a sound display at Llanelli Scarlets on Saturday. Thu, 08 May 2008 10:30:34 GMT E669933402DA465F895C23E305A2FC8A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2665.php Head coach Sean Lineen has confirmed the Glasgow Warriors team to play Munster tomorrow in the final Magners League game of the season. Fri, 09 May 2008 12:33:12 GMT F8656E4659E94AB187752866BFC27D58 http://www.magnersleague.com/2661.php Squad announced for Munster's final Magners League game against Glasgow in Musgrave Park on Saturday. Thu, 08 May 2008 13:52:02 GMT 335C820EEBF345178F81D1531B5886FC http://www.magnersleague.com/2660.php David Humphreys will start for his province tomorrow night at Ravenhill, in Ulster's last game of the season and Humphreys' last game of his professional career. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:12:30 GMT 0153D7820078499182F7F16276EF43F0 http://www.magnersleague.com/2659.php Newport Gwent Dragons are calling on the continued support of the region as they challenge the Magners League champions at Rodney Parade on Friday 9 May. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:06:34 GMT D85EBE0775454395918C59C904D79A6B http://www.magnersleague.com/2658.php The Leinster team to face the Dragons in Friday night's Magners League clash in Rodney Parade has been named. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:53:54 GMT D222694A0BD942ED92F1A4B32C0C3296 http://www.magnersleague.com/2657.php The Ospreys team to face Connacht in the Magners League on Friday 9th May at The Sports Ground, kick off at 6.30pm, has been announced. Thu, 08 May 2008 11:45:16 GMT D0F9DCB398434A878987560B635596DA http://www.magnersleague.com/2656.php Michael Bradley has made three changes to his side for Friday's final Magners League clash of the season against the Ospreys at the Sportsground. Thu, 08 May 2008 10:32:10 GMT 464B605A3790460398461857A3D181AF http://www.magnersleague.com/2654.php Llanelli Scarlets have announced their team to face Edinburgh in Saturday's Magners League match at Stradey Park. Thu, 08 May 2008 10:04:49 GMT 0F24E14CABE2470B924BBA5EA88163E0 http://www.magnersleague.com/2653.php Young wingers Roger Davies and Leigh Halfpenny will make their debuts for the Blues this Friday in the final mach of the season against Ulster at Ravenhill (kick off 7.30pm). Thu, 08 May 2008 09:22:45 GMT 4C5F0B2ADB8042059DD2D697F30C1533 http://www.magnersleague.com/2652.php Michael Bradley has named a 26 man squad ahead of Connacht's final match of the season at the Sportsground against the Ospreys on Friday. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:28:41 GMT A9DB0EF4B97F43D5917B648DFDEE82ED http://www.magnersleague.com/2651.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams has announced four changes to the squad for Friday's match against Cardiff Blues at Ravenhill, from the team who played Glasgow Warriors on Saturday. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:26:16 GMT B64755E3643347CFA0FA5EEA8AC08C10 http://www.magnersleague.com/2650.php The Leinster squad to face the Dragons in Friday night's Magners League clash in Rodney Parade has been named. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:44:04 GMT 11DC6FDCCAA240C8AD75D8A8FEBAFE7F http://www.magnersleague.com/2649.php Having led the table since December, Leinster secured the Magners League trophy with victory over Newport Gwent Dragons in Dublin last Saturday, so the final round of games is all about position in the Magners League table and securing Heineken Cup rugby next season. Wed, 07 May 2008 11:14:09 GMT 8FE0762555D441A2B0C802348BF73289 http://www.magnersleague.com/2645.php There were major boosts for Connacht rugby on and off the field yesterday with the signing of three players and the extension of the main sponsorship by Bank of Ireland for another three years. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:10:04 GMT A0DBB0BBC0364A728909D228F14FA0BC http://www.magnersleague.com/2646.php The Board of ERC has ruled that the 24th Heineken Cup place for next season's tournament will be filled by the highest non-qualifying team from the Magners League. Tue, 06 May 2008 16:48:01 GMT E18A1BD6FD414AE683A3D151BFD55E2D http://www.magnersleague.com/2642.php Following Saturday night's superb away win over Ulster, Glasgow Warriors are delighted to announce the signings of three young Scottish players from Glasgow clubs. Mon, 05 May 2008 11:39:04 GMT BA667A68008941B5AE20C0995ED3CD7D http://www.magnersleague.com/2644.php Scrum-half Mark McMillan will return to Scotland this summer after signing a two-year-deal with Glasgow Warriors. Mon, 05 May 2008 17:08:19 GMT 05D2A1918B94468D89BA06285D46C7D2 http://www.magnersleague.com/2643.php The Ospreys team to face Newport Gwent Dragons in the Magners League on Tuesday 6th May at Rodney Parade, kick off at 7.35pm have been announced. Mon, 05 May 2008 12:10:38 GMT 82AF8CE685194E93B3FBA5D0FC905C76 http://www.magnersleague.com/2634.php The Llanelli Scarlets are delighted to announce the signing of powerful NSW Waratahs No8 David Lyons on a four-year deal. Fri, 02 May 2008 14:11:44 GMT 1B05A1A3964E442091AB8169358EA545 http://www.magnersleague.com/2636.php Chris Paterson, a proven match-winner in international rugby, will leave Gloucester at the end of the current season by mutual consent and return to Edinburgh on a two year contract. Fri, 02 May 2008 17:22:11 GMT 4741B4E83664404FA744FB80CB23C057 http://www.magnersleague.com/2635.php Three Glasgow Warriors players put pen to paper this week in time for the Warriors' Magners League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill tomorrow. Fri, 02 May 2008 14:13:50 GMT 22854AB232A2471580F78D632B6E2291 http://www.magnersleague.com/2633.php With just one exception on the bench, Munster take the same squad to Wales for the Magners League clash with Llanelli Scarlets, as the one that accounted for Sracens in the Heineken Cup semi final. Fri, 02 May 2008 13:59:02 GMT F719664F6F2C43A385822A6210D5FD7E http://www.magnersleague.com/2632.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams has named his starting line up to take on Glasgow on Saturday at Ravenhill. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:32:46 GMT F636CC4C772D4796AFB03E3CEBF98CC2 http://www.magnersleague.com/2631.php The Leinster team to face the Dragons in the province's final home Magners League clash of the season at the RDS on Saturday has been named. Fri, 02 May 2008 12:30:02 GMT 0553E1CC13CD411C8E5BB9A3FF26A8A2 http://www.magnersleague.com/2630.php Scotland lock Jim Hamilton has become Edinburgh head coach Andy Robinson's first summer signing after agreeing a three-year contract that will see him swap Leicester Tigers for the Scottish capital next season. Fri, 02 May 2008 11:00:26 GMT 9BECF1C8C8BA463599723F3A3E7A8DE3 http://www.magnersleague.com/2629.php Ospreys centre Mark Taylor has announced that he is to retire from rugby at the end of the season. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:23:14 GMT B87931026BD243B8A9CD52432E7D1196 http://www.magnersleague.com/2628.php Results on Wednesday night mean that just two teams are now left in the race to become Magners League Champions of 2007/08, Leinster and Cardiff Blues. Thu, 01 May 2008 16:50:14 GMT 034C2C6E3D0E428B88C0AAD369CECCDD http://www.magnersleague.com/2627.php Matt talks about the Ulster v Munster game last night, the importance of playing at Ravenhill and the upcoming fixture against Glasgow this Saturday at Ravenhill, KO 3pm. Thu, 01 May 2008 16:45:42 GMT 2D7BF690638C4EC39AA46B4779D1F889 http://www.magnersleague.com/2625.php Munster include the Heineken Cup 22, with the exception of Barry Murphy, in their squad for the trip to Wales and the clash with Llanelli Scarlets on Saturday. Thu, 01 May 2008 16:40:30 GMT 60F12D4139AB4CFB807C05516C71B76C http://www.magnersleague.com/2623.php The Ospreys team to face Edinburgh in the Magners League on Friday 2nd May at Liberty Stadium has been named. Thu, 01 May 2008 10:48:28 GMT 64D5565DD434484293531E04DFD304FD http://www.magnersleague.com/2621.php Deiniol Jones will become the first player to play 100 games for the Cardiff Blues when they take on Connacht at the Sportsground this Friday, 6.30pm kick off. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:30:31 GMT 23CBE149715649EF9E7EA0EB742A5358 http://www.magnersleague.com/2620.php The following statement was issued by Lllanelli Scarelts on Wednesday afternoon regarding the departure of Phil Davies from Stradey Park: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:52:23 GMT FC4603AB48AF47438C9D7CA540055239 http://www.magnersleague.com/2619.php Newport Gwent Dragons confirm that Taliesin Selley has signed a one-year contract and will join the region at the start of next season. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:09:33 GMT 87C3554F5EE74C5A8E53B08EC54AE06C http://www.magnersleague.com/2618.php Mike Blair has recovered from a head knock to reclaim Edinburgh's number nine jersey for the trip to Ospreys on Friday as part of a new-look line-up in the club's penultimate Magners League match. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:13:00 GMT 3B7CC985C9A646139D833E0E16D67CD3 http://www.magnersleague.com/2617.php The Scarlets will field a new centre combination when they face Munster in the penultimate Magners League game of the season on Saturday. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:07:34 GMT 66EEF7AB4DE049B1BBDB9B18B57B2FA2