http://www.magnersleague.com Latest News and Reports from the Magners League en Copyright Celtic Rugby 40 Tue, 13 May 2008 16:30:43 GMT 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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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/570_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 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2616.php Newport Gwent Dragons have announced a 24-man squad ahead of their Magners League clash with Leinster at RDS Dublin on Saturday 3 May. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:50:05 GMT 6E17FF474A054852A4C916814FB860DC http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2615.php There is a full programme of Magners League Games this weekend, but the focus will be on Dublin's RDS on Saturday where victory for Leinster against Newport Gwent Dragons will see them crowned champions for a second time. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:01:06 GMT D05EAAEAA87E40DFA217508291545455 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2614.php Connacht have announced a 27 man squad ahead of their Magners League clash against the Cardiff Blues on Friday. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:04:17 GMT 382C90B756BC4A9989EAB1F1103894B4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2613.php Speaking ahead of Saturday's Magners League clash with the Dragons, Leinster Coach Michael Cheika said that the squad are determined to respect the opposition and are focusing primarily on victory in the RDS. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:08:45 GMT 184CB40441D94845B4B817A01DFBC5BE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2612.php Edinburgh have agreed new contracts with four members of the first team squad, Ross Rennie, John Houston, Andrew Turnbull and Greig Laidlaw. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:50:57 GMT D7FDEA22D83044FEB0159B357B6F0CE6 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2611.php Number 8 Anthony Foley is set to win his 200th competitive Munster cap when he leads the side out at Ravenhill this Wednesday evening. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:50:37 GMT 560099BE0C9E4D359C697D950638FE31 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2610.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams has today named his starting line up to take on Munster this Wednesday night at Ravenhill. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:30:03 GMT 8CF20F6C2BC94FFE88F7FEA781033033 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2609.php Celtic Rugby is pleased to confirm that Irish Province Leinster have retained their title as 'Best Supported Team' in the Magners League for 2007/08. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:21:08 GMT 7451062D84C94EFBBE05503AD4454598 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2608.php Mahonri Schwalger has boosted the strength in depth of the front row ranks for the Llanelli Scarlets by signing a two-year contract with the region. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:20:39 GMT D7E6D608260844B1B1E17EA5052681F3 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2607.php Gavin Henson has today been ruled out of action for the final three Magners League fixtures of the season. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 17:06:52 GMT CEED31B9B80447498D2DAD0E8F0FADE4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2606.php National Academy players Sean Crombie, Kyle Traynor and Steven Turnbull have all been elevated to professional status after being handed contracts with Edinburgh. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:46:11 GMT BD49BCE9F2274225A267255440D760BE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2605.php Ulster Rugby Head Coach Matt Williams has today named a 26 man squad from which he name his team to play Heineken Cup finalists Munster at Ravenhill on Wednesday evening. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:02:37 GMT 5FBA4658932A45E99DDEAF84C196E95A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2604.php Connacht coach Michael Bradley is looking at Friday's Magners League clash with Cardiff as being a prime opportunity to gain some ground on Ulster and still qualify for next seasons Heineken Cup. Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:14:31 GMT 37D3C38AD18F4374960A487A154C7524 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2602.php Cardiff Blues can confirm that they have signed former Wales outside half Ceri Sweeney from the Newport Gwent Dragons. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:59:50 GMT 04DCFCD354234B04AF8FBA5ECFBC7337 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2601.php Newport Gwent Dragons are pleased to confirm that Duane Goodfield has signed a two-year contract with the region. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:58:35 GMT CBDA1F2529B141BB9EC06E0340C468D2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2600.php The rearranged date for the Dragons v Ospreys Magners League home match, originally due to be played on 12 April, has been confirmed as Tuesday 6 May with a 19:35 kick-off. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:17:35 GMT 9B812505AB4041C59B832AEA5E03B5DB http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2599.php Newport Gwent Dragons make four changes to the team that faced Connacht ahead of their game against the Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Friday night. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:15:21 GMT 75794E69200B4C1EB290E410F9EC6F69 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2598.php The Ospreys team to face Newport Gwent Dragons in the Magners League on Friday 25th April at Liberty Stadium has been named. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:23:15 GMT 3A6F0E0BF5214B4AA910367E7CD7BC5E http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2597.php Dragons prop Adam Black will become the first player in the history of Celtic league rugby to reach 100 appearances when the Dragons clash with Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium on Friday 25 April, kick-off 7.35pm. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:48:00 GMT B58E91B165394910833BD16E63DD80C7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2596.php Leinster Rugby are pleased to announce that one of Auckland Rugby and the Blues' most versatile backs, Isa Nacewa, will play his rugby with the province next season. Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:53:25 GMT FF00FDBFCE474E7B8A76F98CFA06A5B8 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2595.php Newport Gwent Dragons are delighted to confirm that Shaun Connor will return to the region, having signed a two-year contract with the Men of Gwent. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:40:04 GMT B4C674F35D53497B83D0C8E39EA3DBD7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2594.php Scotland scrum half Mike Blair has backed Edinburgh's decision to remain at Murrayfield for the 2008/2009 season and believes the club will continue to grow in the future. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:27:57 GMT E62393DDE59E4B4091BDA92091C7E310 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2588.php Munster coach Declan Kidney has made sweeping changes to the side for the Magners League clash with Ospreys in Cork tomorrow. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:14:59 GMT 20B355EF6E204674984A40371E385077 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2587.php Ulster Coach Matt Williams has named his side to travel to Wales to take on second place Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park at 5.30pm on Saturday afternoon. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:34:24 GMT 66480CB35C074D29A7BD6AE14C999AA1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2586.php Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:32:37 GMT 7D7E692661AF4DEF86FE690330DA89AD http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2585.php Although there is no place for Ronan O'Gara in the Munster squad for Saturday's Magners League clash with Ospreys, the out-half is reported to be making 'good progress' in his recovery from the knee injury he sustained against Leinster. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:24:02 GMT 013B1BF26DB049FBBF6A4313F60398F2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2583.php Following their 1872 Challenge Cup win over inter-city rivals Edinburgh last weekend, Glasgow Warriors have made only one change to their starting XV for tomorrow night's Magners League clash with Llanelli Scarlets (18 April, kick-off 7:30pm). Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:20 GMT 2EFEB953B54141F6B4540953A4C3A623 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2582.php Connacht have made one change to their side ahead of their final away match in the Magners League when they take on the Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday (kick off: 7.10pm). Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:59:55 GMT 815F7A0E88424E62A1251ABC08820C94 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2577.php Scrum half Greig Laidlaw admits he is aiming to maintain his winning run during Edinburgh's final home match of the Magners League season against Leinster on Friday after lifting the Melrose Sevens trophy on Saturday. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:33:42 GMT D013C8EFF2D548BE9644634CC0EC5850 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2581.php Ulster Rugby is today pleased to announce that Ian Humphreys has signed for his home province on a two year deal. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:16:49 GMT 41A5DE0BF2D14C0BBCBC03BE74444824 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2580.php Ulster Rugby Head Coach has named a 26 man squad from which he will select his team to travel to Cardiff at the weekend. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:34:56 GMT 405F4C477AA14969B8D85CB78F29F69E http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2579.php Newport Gwent Dragons will be looking to capitalise on their home advantage when they take on Connacht at Rodney Parade on Friday 18 April as the last seven clashes between the two sides have all gone the way of the home team. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:18:27 GMT AD194910EF0449FDA5C08C66DD77AFEF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2578.php One of Wales's rising stars has confirmed his allegiance to the Scarlets. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:16:56 GMT 15ED157450AC470FB205DBAB8D2AFA1F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2576.php This could be the weekend when the destiny of the 2007-08 Magners League title is decided - with Leinster having the chance to wrap up the table before the end of round 16. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:35:12 GMT 6E9C763B0DC24C31B4BA2BC1EF32CAEF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2575.php Michael Bradley has announced a 26 man squad ahead of his sides final away encounter in the Magners League against the Dragons at Rodney Parade on Friday (kick off: 7.10pm). Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:38:51 GMT 00673C22E3B1471A8D654E0E95B78B44 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2574.php Celtic Rugby, after consultation with their broadcast partners BBCWales, S4C and Setanta Sports, have now confirmed the kick-off dates and times for the last two rounds of Magners League games. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:01:32 GMT 9518CC4625ED4266B1EFD00C1FFA52EC http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2573.php The Cardiff Blues have been given a boost ahead of their Magners League clash against Ulster with the news that Welsh wing Jamie Roberts has signed for a further three years with the Welsh region. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:24:43 GMT 65438C1115104755BE8639EAC791A69A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2572.php The Scarlets have announced their team to face Glasgow Warriors in Friday nights Magners League clash at Firhill Arena. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:51:30 GMT 203F9E8D72024CE4A346F0A89C9F9977 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2571.php Nick De Luca applauded the heroics of his local football team Queen of the South and believes Edinburgh can also grab the headlines on Friday when Magners League champions-to-be Leinster visit Murrayfield. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:38:00 GMT 9941DD3192D3424BB91B2EA60CEF1667 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2570.php The Leinster squad to face Edinburgh in Friday night's Magners League clash in Murrayfield has been named. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:57:41 GMT 0A2FAE59476544B68D8B923E30BF16F8 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2569.php Connacht go into Friday night's match against the Dragons at Rodney Parade knowing that nothing less than a win will keep them in the hunt for qualification to next seasons Heineken Cup. Connacht coach Michael Bradley recognises that the odds are stacked against his side in making it to Europe's premier rugby competition, but still sees opportunities for his side to show what they can do. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:06:10 GMT 4FF7137995D140379A2EE1460D8E1604 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2568.php Edinburgh stand-off Phil Godman admits he is looking forward to testing his skills against Felipe Contepomi in the club's final home match of the Magners League season against Leinster on Friday and revealed the team will be aiming to shut the champions-to-be out. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 12:39:40 GMT EB602A64D2164E85980D41A67321E5C9 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2563.php Bernard Jackman will make his 50th Leinster appearance after being named in the starting line-up for the Magners League sell-out clash with Munster on Saturday evening. Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:50:43 GMT 4CDA78B4D18D401CB11B9B2F72399500 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2562.php Ronan O'Gara will lead Munster in the Magners League clash with Leinster at the RDS (6.30pm) Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:19:21 GMT 3CE1F44D2CA344418E3E794DC2D84D16 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2561.php Matt Williams has today named his side to take on Connacht at Ravenhill Friday night at the earlier time of 6.30pm. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:23:11 GMT 7BBFA7BC2FE7473896FDDCD6F63DF88F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2560.php Glasgow Warriors head coach, Sean Lineen, praised the support his side received from the Glasgow fans in the last derby clash against Edinburgh and is looking for a repeat performance from the stands this time round, but with the result on the field going the way of the Warriors. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:19:30 GMT A9FA1A285B75442387E638E4D0908F42 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2559.php The Ospreys have confirmed that their home match against Newport Gwent Dragons, originally scheduled for Saturday March 22nd, will now take place at the Liberty Stadium on Friday 25th April, KO 7.35pm. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:32:50 GMT 9C06EB1150B942769F43885B2B27AAB6 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2558.php Connacht have named an unchanged starting 15 for their Magners League encounter with Ulster in Ravenhill on Friday. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:49:29 GMT 27A95CFA27554EE1B3811D1332DE9926 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2557.php Speaking ahead of Saturday's Magners League clash with Munster, Leinster Coach Michael Cheika said that he is looking to forward to a game that he describes as having a 'cup final' atmosphere. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:40:05 GMT E542F0CB649543059F61974372B929A7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2556.php Young Scarlets full back Morgan Stoddart is the latest first-team player to commit his future to the region. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:55:11 GMT 782EF35FF0894590986DA09C2C6055B2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2555.php Newport Gwent Dragons players were put through their paces last night during a condition training session at Cross Keys RFC ahead of their clash with Connacht on Friday 18 April at Rodney Parade, kick-off 7.10pm. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:23:33 GMT B36712A674EC42BFA039D33E02BB2E7A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2554.php Llanelli Scarlets have made five changes to their starting line-up from the side which lost 10-24 against Leinster. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:04:20 GMT 3200A089D31E42FFBAF1057179B81AB4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2553.php Michael Bradley has announced a 27 man squad ahead of his sides Magners League clash with Ulster at Ravenhill on Friday. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:01:45 GMT 27FCFD6B4F604987AD8824EC86B3BDD4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2552.php Cardiff Blues welcome Llanelli Scarlets to the Arms Park this Friday for the last Welsh derby match of the season. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:58:06 GMT 6BFF4669A4E34A19BA9271CC59699337 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2547.php Scotland internationalists Allister Hogg and Hugo Southwell are both set to become centurions when Edinburgh lock horns with Glasgow Warriors at Firhill Arena for the 1872 Challenge Cup decider this Friday. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:57:12 GMT 9CA3791BC49F4742AEDE06F44B1BC2A1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2551.php The Leinster squad to face Munster in Saturday's Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 6.30pm) has been named. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:15:37 GMT 5717B4F66B70455B90B8F839C6EDD2B1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2550.php It's a huge weekend for the Magners League - especially in Ireland where sell out crowds at the RDS in Dublin and at Ravenhill will see crucial battles at either end of the table. Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:58:39 GMT 640DF67D6B3D49D1A91D6EA42E5E2EB2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2549.php Matt Williams has today named the 25 from which he will select the team to face Connacht this Friday. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:24:50 GMT 866A8C24BB604584A621085AFEF9AC26 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2548.php The decision by captain Andrew Farley to extend his contract with Connacht means that Michael Bradley's squad for 2008-09 is taking shape. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:58:54 GMT ECDA5BC4E8D0478B94C7792BCB542FE8 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2546.php Bernardo Stortoni has delivered some great news to Glasgow Warriors fans ahead of Friday night's all-Scottish derby clash at Firhill Arena by signing an extended contract with the club until 2010. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:13:41 GMT F5D96DD4927D40D9AA0BEBD9854EC889 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2543.php Newport Gwent Dragons confirm that Ashley Smith, Martyn Thomas, Gethin Robinson and Steve Jones have each signed a further two-year contract with the region, representing the commitment to developing regional talent at Rodney Parade. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:11:13 GMT 38C1A2830C4B46E78C844574E70DEBF6 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2542.php Edinburgh club captain Simon Cross admits he is thrilled to have signed a new two-year contract and revealed he considers the Scottish capital to be his home; after living in 22 houses and four different countries when he was growing up. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:54:20 GMT D3E433580D7A44A798374280AEA568D7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2541.php Glasgow Warriors centre, Andrew Henderson, ascended to the summit of Scotland's tallest freestanding building today as he and his Warriors team-mates look to cement themselves as Scotland's top professional rugby team at Firhill Arena next Friday night. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:56:06 GMT C3CF06C1957D486AB5890E0B1D66A9A7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2540.php Allan Jacobsen admits he is distraught to be missing Edinburgh's 1872 Challenge Cup clash against rivals Glasgow Warriors at Firhill Arena on Friday 11 April, kick off 8pm but he revealed he is planning to shout himself hoarse to back the black and red army. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:57:16 GMT 23FD3FA5D6E74EFB9D274757D243C3DD http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2539.php The Llanelli Scarlets have successfully fended off the attentions of a number of top class clubs to re-sign in-form flanker Dafydd Jones. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:20:59 GMT DBA203F6F67144E9B05FAEB44B08229D http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2538.php Glasgow Warriors winger Max Evans will challenges Edinburgh back-row Alan MacDonald at Greaves Sports on Gordon Street, Glasgow, to see who has the most "drive" ahead of the 1872 Challenge Cup decider at Firhill Arena on Friday 11 April. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:51:20 GMT 2538E8837E124134B8DC3F926430654B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2537.php Ulster Rugby is today bolstered with the news that former Irish International Kieron Dawson has signed a contract which will see him remain at Ravenhill until the end of the 2008/09 season. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:48:14 GMT BA4D30F62C3D41CE924D9B485833E038 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2536.php Leinster Rugby have announced that the top of the table Magners League clash with Munster in the RDS on Saturday, 12th April is set for an 18,500 sell out. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:29:38 GMT 00EBF43281D742BF92D5AB8C9AD22395 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2530.php Sam Pinder has been selected at scrum-half for the Warriors' trip to Rodney Parade this weekend to take on Newport Gwent Dragons in the Magners League and as a result, he will play his 100th game for Glasgow. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:31:12 GMT 62CC69D257924702AEEB48BA68081193 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2529.php Malcolm O'Kelly will become the most capped Leinster of all time when he lines up for his 140th appearance in Saturday evening's Magners League game against Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey Park. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:26:52 GMT B308DBD1D1014624BD05FE08C19845E7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2528.php Ospreys Scrum-half Mike Phillips has been ruled out for the rest of the season after damaging knee ligaments during last weekend's EDF Energy Cup semi-final victory over Saracens. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:43:05 GMT 7B5B1BACE3CB45A7AC3451DD83D9464D http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2527.php On Friday 11 April at 8pm, Scotland's two professional rugby clubs will come together at Firhill Arena in Glasgow for the deciding leg of one of world rugby's oldest rivalries. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:44:02 GMT 0CCCAC6CE9F6485593872FB943349CBE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2526.php Head Coach Paul Turner makes eight changes to the team that faced Edinburgh for their clash with Glasgow Warriors at Rodney Parade on Sunday 30th March. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:10:32 GMT 0DB277C4413D4A55AD36D89E995DC960 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2523.php David Wallace and Ian Dowling return to the Munster side for tomorrow's Magners League clash with Connacht at the Sportsground. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:50:04 GMT C20010ED9D0B4339BDFEF23E508267DF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2525.php The Scarlets recruitment drive continues with the announcement that their latest capture is tipped as a future Welsh international by Scarlets Director of Rugby, Phil Davies. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 13:07:47 GMT FE18E6436FB1460F85C994E1C6069CF4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2524.php Tomorrow night's Magners League match between Connacht and Munster is now sold out. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:54:55 GMT 4D4D35B669F14556A67ED28A8C7D3A51 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2522.php Edinburgh club captain Simon Cross has been handed the number six shirt for the Magners League home match against Cardiff at Murrayfield on Friday night, after Ross Rennie failed to recover from a knee injury. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:32:14 GMT 7888436CDDFC41379F75A1647210E983 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2521.php Matt McCullough, Isaac Boss, Kieron Dawson and Bryan Young all return to the starting line up to play the Ospreys in Swansea tomorrow night. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:26:35 GMT 7CF82DD9966643088F879F6BC37F4AF6 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2513.php Grand Slam heroes Tom Shanklin, Gethin Jenkins and Martyn Williams all return for the Cardiff Blues as they take on Edinburgh this Friday. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:29:23 GMT 19B625F0133C44D0915E851C1E59CBBC http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2518.php The three players who were ruled out of the Munster squad for the game against Ulster, David Wallace, Denis Leamy and Rua Tipoki, are all named in Munster's squad for the trip to Galway on Friday. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:56:46 GMT 93080E46A08644618F90221C2EE261A5 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2520.php Michael Bradley has made three changes to his side as well as three positional switches for Connacht's Magners League clash with Munster at the Sportsground on Friday. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:46:00 GMT 3EF181121DD1499EBE4C26C750255257 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2519.php The Ospreys have announced their team to face Ulster in Friday nights Magners League match at Liberty Stadium. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:25:12 GMT A8EF9A7DD1854530A5D50BBE6B8958E1 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2517.php Tickets for Friday's Magners League clash against Munster are expected to sell out by Wednesday evening. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:59:02 GMT 65E30897EC264E80B51827B1BE2DDCFC http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2514.php Llanelli Scarlets have announced their team to face Leinster in Saturday's Magners League match up Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:35:18 GMT 350905414D514C08AB3364E0485BFC23 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2516.php Newport Gwent Dragons are boosted by the return of their captain Colin Charvis, Wales prop Rhys Thomas and lock Luke Charteris this week, ahead of their clash with Glasgow Warriors on Sunday 30th March Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:45:39 GMT 5FF24DDD504D4A8A9B7428F005F136EE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2515.php Ulster Rugby Coach Matt Williams today named a 25 man squad to travel to Wales this weekend to take on the Ospreys on Friday night. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:38:08 GMT 3887B3B0796141998DA87C9E0102FFFE http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2512.php Connacht have announced a 28 man squad ahead of their clash with Munster at the Sportsground on Friday (kick off: 7.30pm). Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:26:21 GMT 028406E2759F4612B6AB87DBFA6CEA07 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2509.php Connacht coach Michael Bradley is wary of the threat which Munster will pose at the Sportsground on Friday but is confident that his side can overcome the former Heineken Cup winners, in a match which has had some very tight outcomes in the last few seasons. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:11:35 GMT 9143209745594894A8FF22DF9C03194C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2511.php The countdown to the end of the Magners League season could start in earnest this weekend with Saturday's top of the table clash at Stradey Park when leaders Leinster face second placed Llanelli Scarlets. This game can be classed as a real '10 pointer', with Leinster either extending their considerable lead, or seeing their rivals for the title start chasing them down. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:12:03 GMT 2F3AA45EACF54AACA35CDCA1159E9B7E http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2510.php Simon Webster admits he is looking forward to another huge challenge when Edinburgh lock horns with Cardiff at Murrayfield on Friday evening because he will be going head-to-head with former Lions captain Gareth Thomas. Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:24:28 GMT E68DD69A376341FB9D5F880A7B39FD34 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2504.php Anthony Foley is set to win his 195th competitive Munster cap in Saturday's Magners League clash with Ulster in a side that shows seven changes from the one beaten last time out by Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:02:49 GMT 11C7556B57024D23BFF8CF05BD64D59E http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2503.php Matt Williams has today named his starting line up to take on Munster in Cork on Saturday evening. Williams has made eight changes to the starting fifteen that defeated the Scarlets at Ravenhill in February. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:34:34 GMT 1517DC4B88AE4FCAB1836E6F05828AE5 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2502.php Munster have announced a 26 strong squad for the Magners .League clash with Ulster at Musgrave Park on Saturday. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:53:31 GMT FB23B85740D64F3FB0308E437AC8625F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2501.php Glasgow Warriors have made four changes to the side that ran out 9-6 victors over reining Magners League champions, the Ospreys, at Firhill Arena three weeks ago. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:43:51 GMT 503BC36C63064EA89655121FE7FE29CC http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2500.php The Leinster team to face the Glasgow Warriors in Friday night's Magners League clash at the RDS (KO: 7.30pm) has been named. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:20:38 GMT DA07677570BF402CAB850918D689711B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2499.php Connacht coach Michael Bradley has made three changes to his starting line up ahead of Friday's Magners League clash with Edinburgh in Murrayfield. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:36:34 GMT F9C16BC80BFE40FF997313A9EA182F4F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2498.php Llanelli Scarlets have announced their team to face Cardiff Blues in Friday nights Magners League clash at Stradey Park. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:20:14 GMT 0EF7B4CF96614067A79369DDE237A517 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2497.php The Llanelli Scarlets have announced the capture of two players who have gained considerable experience in top-flight rugby. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:57:05 GMT 403CF99B4B0847A294606CE9AF1EB290 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2496.php Following the celebrations of the weekend Welsh rugby fans can look forward to another red hot Welsh derby this Good Friday when the Cardiff Blues take on Llanelli Scarlets at Stradey Park, possibly for the last before they move into their new stadium. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:55:11 GMT 2FCAC4B0128F482690D6B8D19C27B8B7 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2495.php Ulster Rugby Head Coach Matt Williams has today named a 22 man squad from which he will select the team to take on Munster at Musgrave Park this Saturday. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:34:25 GMT 6EF8E002E1B24C789E05C1E84ABF1302 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2494.php Scotland captain Mike Blair returns to competitive action on Friday evening for the Magners League home match against Connacht at Murrayfield, but fellow internationalist Allister Hogg has been chosen to lead Edinburgh. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:33:00 GMT 8DC079D32BEE47CFAD4B38AD25A782CA http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2492.php Keith Gleeson, current wing forward with Leinster Rugby, has announced his retirement from professional rugby effective at the end of the 2007/'08 season. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:08:55 GMT 1F866E8C102D423FB5D754AA9557E4AD http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2491.php Matt Mostyn, one of only ten players to play more than 100 games for Connacht, has announced he will retire from rugby at the end of the season. Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:29:43 GMT 50C049452BD54E00B70AB3B30A1E4EB0 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2490.php Leinster Rugby have confirmed that Michael Cheika has signed a new two year deal with the province and will be joined in the coaching department next season by Kurt McQuilkin and Alan Gaffney, both of whom have also agreed two year deals. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:06:14 GMT 453CB2D430DA4F478FDCC7D8A6758C74 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2489.php With Wales proudly installed as Grand Slam winning RBS Six Nations Champions attention returns to the domestic game this weekend. With the Ospreys taking their place in the EDF Energy Cup semi finals there are four Magners League games - with top of the table Leinster kicking things off at the RDS on Friday night against Glasgow Warriors. The leaders will be looking for an eight straight league win, however will be wary of a Glasgow side who have beaten the Dublin based team on their last two meetings. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:06:11 GMT 1A6E847095B048F3AF396066EE08EC3C http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2488.php Connacht resume their Magners League campaign when they take on Edinburgh at Murrayfield on Friday night. Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:57:15 GMT C933EECE03134F948F273B2F3EEB915A http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2486.php The Ospreys have announced that young flanker Ben Lewis has today signed a new four-year contract with the region. Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:30:23 GMT 8CE60DD270004148A6D8B7D8762E1D8F http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2485.php Former Irish scrumhalf, Kieran Campbell, will join Connacht at the end of the season. The three times capped scrumhalf has put pen to paper on a two year deal. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:20:07 GMT 4F3A94A56ED64253899201302B78F522 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2484.php The Ospreys have confirmed that Huw Bennett has become the latest Ospreys player to commit his future to the region after agreeing a new long-term deal to stay at the Liberty Stadium. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:15:24 GMT 59855FB736DF4636A491B964202F8F24 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2483.php Connacht have been boosted by three front row players pledging their future to the province. Ireland A hooker Adrian Flavin, former English international Robbie Morris and former Irish U-21 prop Ronan Loughney have all signed two-year contract extensions. Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:16:54 GMT 262DD4671696486D83CB6F2A657B47B2 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2481.php Ulster's Matt McCullough has agreed a new contract which will see him remain at Ravenhill until 2010. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:43:09 GMT 4C5ACFA77AC24D0BBA3AB70C26CDB439 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2482.php The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that Filo Tiatia has become the latest player at the region to sign a new contract. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:55:04 GMT BDCF7F26446545BFBC04DCB144A1573D http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2479.php Courageous Connacht just fell short of pulling off one of the results of the current season but Leinster stood firm at the Sportsground to record their seventh successive Magners League win and move ten points clear at the top of the table. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:49:00 GMT 70F4BEA8B58149409FAA410D20C61947 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2478.php The right boot of Dan Parks was Glasgow's most potent weapon against the Ospreys at Firhill on Friday as the Scottish fly-half landed a hat-trick of penalty goals to win his kicking duel with Shaun Connor. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:40:00 GMT 4C15B6A605AC4AD58D161706868B06DB http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2477.php In difficult conditons at Rodney Parade on Friday, Newport Gwent Dragons and Edinburgh fought out a nail-biting draw - a result which sent Andy Robinson's Scottish side up to third in the league table. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:47:00 GMT EF53A073BA3E4289A83B5487DECE2BB2 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2476.php Ulster's resurgence under new coach Matt Williams continued at Ravenhill on Friday night as the three-try hosts pulled themselves further away from the bottom of the table and also dented the Scarlets' title hopes. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:36:00 GMT 4D8FE32E2623424EBE463933C1463FBD http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2474.php Young Cardiff Blues outside half Rhys Jones will make his first start for the region when they take on Munster in the Magners League this Saturday. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:06:33 GMT D4764D949AA64298884DCBBACF2D6EC6 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2475.php Declan Kidney has named his team for Saturday evening's clash with the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:09:44 GMT 54720B1BB82C4116A740812DD1C4F46B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2473.php The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that winger Shane Williams has today signed a new three-year contract with the region. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:42:40 GMT 68360913897E45ACA8D1789E4B15BD38 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2470.php Llanelli Scarlets have announced their team to play Ulster in the Magners League game at Ravenhill on Friday 29 February Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:30:20 GMT A5C466B89F244BB8BF7256FDE5D602F3 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2469.php Newport Gwent Dragons Head Coach Paul Turner has made six changes to the team that faced Ulster at Ravenhill twelve days ago as six players return from injury ahead of their clash with Edinburgh at Rodney Parade on Friday 29 February (kick-off 7.10pm). Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:00:06 GMT ADC6502D4AF54DB9AC6E441ABBA10E48 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2468.php Rory Best Quotes ahead of the Scarlets game on Friday night at Ravenhill. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:55:12 GMT E083941870A24930B0A1452EC21DFB46 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2467.php Donnie Macfadyen, the 11 times capped Scotland flanker, will make his first Magners League appearance of the season tomorrow night (29 February) when reigning Magners League champions, the Ospreys, visit Firhill Arena (kick-off 7:30pm). Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:19:13 GMT D37F1F55EC264897AC36D3FF5CA39FB4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2462.php The Ospreys are delighted to confirm that full-back Lee Byrne has signed a new four-year contract. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:44:53 GMT 23CC1D60B74647C3851E3DA131F52B2B http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2456.php Edinburgh head coach Andy Robinson praised the contribution made by centre Ben Cairns and then rewarded the 22-year-old by handing him the captain's armband for the club's Magners League match at Newport Gwent Dragons on Friday evening. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 13:05:23 GMT A16B05B447D7400CBD289036D5C3CE3D http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2455.php Ulster and Ireland prop Simon Best has announced his retirement from professional rugby following his most recent medical assessment. Best was taken ill during the Rugby World Cup after suffering an episode of an irregular heart rhythm. While he was quickly out of any danger from the condition, he has been undergoing constant monitoring since the end of the tournament to determine if he would be able to resume training at the highest level. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 15:02:52 GMT 36335DD4ABEC4A7BA30140E4C22FF984 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2454.php An IRFU disciplinary hearing was held in Dublin on Wednesday to consider a citing against Connacht player Adrian Flavin for an alleged incident of stamping during the Ospreys v Connacht match in the Magners League. Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:26:06 GMT 077B84BBBC1345C395CA47A0AB369768 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2453.php Adam Black has been handed a three week ban following his sending off against Ulster last Friday night. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:33:04 GMT 069946481ED44150B91B7DC8C7FCE9E4 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2447.php Cardiff Blues return to Magners League action this weekend with a crucial top of the table tie against Leinster. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:01:25 GMT 8D2F02926D5047C7ABA7EBAA57EAFFFA http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2424.php Ulster Rugby is pleased to announce that Irish international Paddy Wallace has signed a new contract with the province, in a deal which will see him remain at Ravenhill until June 2010. Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:01:29 GMT 65C5CF39B8744C34AF2586F926962DE0 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2418.php The IRFU Management Committee has confirmed that the Magners League game against Munster, which was postponed on 4th January due to adverse weather conditions at Ravenhill, will be played on either Friday 25th April (ko 7.30pm) or Tuesday 29th April (7.00pm). Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:13:18 GMT 67461B0FA21542958779A1537FB04DEF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2417.php Information regarding fixture changes for Glasgow Warriors v Edinburgh and Ulster v Munster has been released. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:51:56 GMT 3AEE4A10B74D4E2B8A67067677C9F8EF http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2411.php Hot on the heals of Stephen Jones and Regan King, the Llanelli Scarlets have secured another major signing with the signature of All Black second row Simon Maling. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:36:00 GMT 2EC8B6C140844482B0DF4B64F1421884 http://www.magnersleague.com/570_2408.php Ulster Rugby has announced that Tommy Bowe has turned down a Contract offer from Ulster and decided to join Ospreys from next season. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:04:08 GMT 2FAB99F93837411085E27A26815A46D7 http://www.magnersleague.com/2406.php The Llanelli Scarlets have signed a new deal with Wales outside-half Stephen Jones. It keeps him at the region for three years after the end of this season. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:17:13 GMT 12D440F7BBBD4498B4F0BC069B5EA72E http://www.magnersleague.com/2407.php Newport Gwent Dragons have extend their best wishes to Michael Owen in his move to the Saracens at the start of next season. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:50:03 GMT 8935A444609D458D9250BF7FD1118002 http://www.magnersleague.com/2404.php Regan King has ended mounting speculation of an imminent departure from Stradey Park by signing a new three-year deal with the Scarlets. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:22:51 GMT BFF4E76AA1024E2B98648CC83D6856FA http://www.magnersleague.com/2402.php Munster's most capped player (192 caps) Anthony Foley today announced that he will retire from rugby both club and province at the end of the current season. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:21:11 GMT CCB674D1F76741A5B7F969FF4BC2A9A7 http://www.magnersleague.com/2401.php Celtic Rugby Director David Jordan today added his congratulations to three Magners League teams, Cardiff Blues, Munster and Ospreys, on their progression through to the quarter final stages of the Heineken Cup. Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:04:34 GMT FBF961A1455F4D3CAB9156CF5A4DA901 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2397.php Leinster are in pole position in the Magners League heading into the six-week break in fixtures, but they made life hard for themselves at times during Saturday's bonus point win over the Ospreys. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:00:51 GMT 94992D8FB0CA4A6FA58087490C4C47A2 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2395.php Nerveless fly-half Phil Godman kicked a late drop goal to guide Edinburgh past Cardiff Blues on Friday night and to their fourth Magners League victory in a row. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:16:58 GMT DB417BE83ABD4DA493B67D48795B124A http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2396.php Newport Gwent Dragons kept up their winning start to the new year as they toppled Glasgow Warriors at Firhill on Friday to shunt themselves up to sixth in the Magners League table. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:20:21 GMT 81B7C031BE494329ACC61223C4907BE7 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2394.php Connacht had to dig deep for only their second win over Welsh opposition since October 2006 - it took an 84th-minute penalty from fly-half Andy Dunne for the Irish province to end the challenge of Llanelli Scarlets at the Sportsground on Friday night. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:15:18 GMT 43F9B3C89DF442BBBA600332B266C8A0 http://www.magnersleague.com/2393.php Friday night's Magners League game between Connacht and Llanelli will go ahead as scheduled at 6.30pm at the Sportsground. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:23:33 GMT 98E38FC55B4743738317A3519A71286E http://www.magnersleague.com/2392.php Newport Gwent Dragons announce that Richard Parks will play for the Dragons again this season, as a recent scan reveals an anticipated recovery period of 4-6 weeks for the injured flanker. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:22:00 GMT 71AB9C4ADA2E407D8437CF5D7E6EAB55 http://www.magnersleague.com/2391.php The Ospreys team to face Leinster in the Magners League, on Saturday 5th January, at Royal Dublin Society, with kick off at 7.30pm, will be as follows: Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:33:20 GMT 865240E5E4724BCB9285115B4AEAE401 http://www.magnersleague.com/2390.php The Leinster team to face the Ospreys in Saturday night's Magners League clash at the RDS has been named. Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:29:34 GMT 36C334F31AB94099B2642C0D4FBA4D12 http://www.magnersleague.com/2387.php Paul O'Connell returns to a Munster match day squad for the first time in eight months having been named among the replacements for the Magners League game against Ulster in Ravenhill tomorrow evening. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:28:48 GMT 136800F88AC04E209B8921421915F595 http://www.magnersleague.com/2386.php Llanelli Scarlets have named the following team for their Magners League game against Connacht at the Sportsground on Friday 4 January. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:16:04 GMT 92CCF05D53964123AD87AE47AA82A18D http://www.magnersleague.com/2385.php The Cardiff Blues team to face the Edinburgh Rugby in Friday night's Magners League clash at Arms Park (KO: 7.10pm) has been named. Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:14:06 GMT B9412DDA10144C56AEC3787FD57BCB5A http://www.magnersleague.com/2380.php The first weekend of the New Year sees a full programme of matches in the Magners League - with leaders Leinster at home to the current champions, Ospreys, on Saturday evening at the RDS. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:56:43 GMT C6EC0BC144BA4C97BF60445EE174F745 http://www.magnersleague.com/2377.php Ulster Caretaker Coach Steve Williams today named his side to take on Munster at Ravenhill on Friday night. Williams has made several changes to the side that were defeated in Dublin on Boxing Day and has named Italian International Carlo Del Fava as Captain of the side. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:20:05 GMT 72209D1E63DB4F69995EE5435090A862 http://www.magnersleague.com/2379.php Doug Howlett is included in Munster's squad for the Magners League clash with Ulster. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:44:22 GMT DAFC0965837D4A2786187FA9F58824D9 http://www.magnersleague.com/2378.php Mike Blair believes Edinburgh should not get distracted by their recent success as the side from the Scottish capital aims to chalk up their fourth consecutive Magners League win at Cardiff on Friday night. Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:05:53 GMT C897A6A5BDDC47288BFEE2173F2EC394 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2376.php Newport Gwent Dragons started 2008 with a bang at a jam-packed Rodney Parade as a 90th-minute try from winger Richard Mustoe saw them overhaul Llanelli Scarlets for a precious Magners League win. Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:03:03 GMT 22A4F072AC4B4D6B897237D15CEEC038 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2375.php James Hook's right boot proved to be the most potent weapon at Liberty Stadium on New Year's Eve as he kicked five penalties and converted Huw Bennett's try to guide the Ospreys to a well-merited win over Cardiff Blues. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:09:26 GMT F29E31C5E77045C69AFBDD927C2D8CD8 http://www.magnersleague.com/2372.php Rory Best had a scan on his ankle this morning, the scan confirmed that Rory has sprained his ankle ligaments and will be out of rugby for 3-4 weeks. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:49:29 GMT 967564F8B0134154BA881D5126366627 http://www.magnersleague.com/2374.php Llanelli Scarlets have named a 24 man squad ahead of their Magners League game against Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade on New Year's Day. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:43:50 GMT 12FFC6D7D1CA4A8E80D783BDBACFF394 http://www.magnersleague.com/2373.php Newport Gwent Dragons have announced the following team for their Magners League game against Ospreys at Rodney Parade on New Year's Day. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 14:40:59 GMT 7332B4BF0EDB4A3AA711EEE27267136D http://www.magnersleague.com/2367.php Ulster Rugby have confirmed that Matt Williams has been appointed as the club's Head Coach on a two and a half year contract. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 17:33:12 GMT 7586A7CABA5342C887846DBF83283F83 http://www.magnersleague.com/2364.php The knee injury sustained by Ian Dowling late in the second half of the Magners League game against Connacht on Thursday, although not as serious as first feared, will see the Kilkenny man sidelined for six to eight weeks. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:37:25 GMT DA00D42298BE46A8BD0863AB1F140896 http://www.magnersleague.com/2366.php Cardiff Blues have named the following team to face the Ospreys on New Year's Eve at the Liberty Stadium. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 14:07:27 GMT 4C5195AD072640BE990F0851C74820AB http://www.magnersleague.com/2365.php The Ospreys have nemaed their side to play the Bules on Monday 31st December, at Liberty Stadium. Sun, 30 Dec 2007 12:37:21 GMT D60A84FF4DC943BC87121DF5294617B7 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2363.php Edinburgh ended 2007 as Scotland's top-ranked side in the Magners League following a drama-filled victory over local rivals Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield on Friday. Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:42:05 GMT E02AC0ACCED8473B847974DC8FF49925 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2359.php Munster kept the heat on the Magners League's top two as they got the better of Connacht at a rain swept Musgrave Park in winger John Kelly's final game for the province. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:05:15 GMT FCEE18C7C0E64FB7999770DC95085FC0 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2360.php Llanelli Scarlets grabbed a much-needed victory - only their second in seven games - as tries in either half from flanker Gavin Thomas and replacement centre Nathan Brew inspired them past the Ospreys at Stradey Park. Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:08:32 GMT D048ECF299FB4469BC5076375D179FD4 http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2355.php Second half tries from replacement prop Cian Healy and number 8 Jamie Heaslip helped top-of-the-table Leinster surge to a well-deserved win over their provincial rivals Ulster at the RDS on Wednesday. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:59:32 GMT 0DD190C8B4E9456B91A3B5549044EF6C http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2354.php Flanker Ben White scored the only try of a scrappy Welsh derby at the Arms Park on Wednesday as Cardiff Blues edged out Newport Gwent Dragons to remain a single point behind Magners League leaders Leinster. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 17:58:17 GMT 34A1F5E0FC1C467A8D6CE80A6381901E http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2324.php A 66th-minute try from centre Shane Horgan helped Leinster edge a low-scoring provincial derby at Musgrave Park as Michael Cheika's men brushed aside the challenge of Munster to move to the top of the Magners League. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:05:38 GMT 01628B4E749E4CC9A8F5FE72C3F937DF http://www.magnersleague.com/2350.php Newport Gwent Dragons will select form the following provisional 26 man squad for their game against Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park on Wednesday 26 December. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:44:50 GMT 7369F0D5C32141898A30E8AFC057C363 http://www.magnersleague.com/2349.php Llanelli Scarlets have named the following team to face Ospreys in the Magners League game at Stradey Park on Thursday 27 December (kick-off 7.35pm) Sun, 23 Dec 2007 16:36:11 GMT 89DF87FBD5C445DE9C2EA98A26D3853B http://www.magnersleague.com/2348.php Munster have announced their team to face Connacht in their Magners League match on 27th December at Musgrave Park. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:29:23 GMT 0C5A98F5717A478B96FAB66D3A11F3F1 http://www.magnersleague.com/2345.php The Ospreys have announced their team to face the Scarlets in the Magners League on Thursday 27th December, at Stradey Park. Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:49:45 GMT E0B4F8B5D78F44FEA30DB8349B7016B0 http://www.magnersleague.com/2341.php Michael Bradley has made three changes to his side for Connacht's visit to Musgrave Park to face Munster on December 27th (kick off 7.30pm). Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:05:02 GMT 0BA51370D3624256BFD1DB963E7307A3 http://www.magnersleague.com/2342.php The Munster squad announced for the Magners League game v Connacht includes John Kelly who, if selected for the match day 22 will play his last game for Munster having announced on Thursday his intention to retire at the end of December when his contract with Munster expires. Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:06:15 GMT 6C9AA2C7E17E4132A0E45BBC263C2A94 http://www.magnersleague.com/2340.php Ulster Caretaker Coach Steve Williams has named an extended squad from which he will pick his final 22 for the Boxing Day clash against Leinster on Sunday. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:25:55 GMT 936DD154E4CA40DC9F6D60D4D24B48E7 http://www.magnersleague.com/2338.php The Ospreys today announced the appointment of one of the rugby world's most respected figures in a bid to establish the region amongst Europe's rugby elite. Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:05:46 GMT 8648525D7D1C4070A645AED27EE9D020 http://www.magnersleague.com/2336.php Speaking ahead of Leinster's Interprovincial clash at the RDS on St. Stephens' Day, Leinster coach Michael Cheika said that the squad are looking forward to getting back to winning ways against a good Ulster side. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:28:26 GMT 8B57DC6623B84AC2A7E3B4B9F31B3D74 http://www.magnersleague.com/2332.php Scotland scrum-half Mike Blair has pledged his future to Edinburgh by signing an extension to his current contract that will prolong his stay until 2010. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:41:07 GMT 7B6716076F824879B127ECB918E97C47 http://www.magnersleague.com/2333.php Allister Hogg admits Glasgow captain Ali Kellock is one of his closest pals but revealed he will have to forget their long-term friendship when he skippers Edinburgh for the 1872 Challenge Cup on Friday 28 December. Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:17:19 GMT B5C379ACEE4A456E8641FDDDD0569F64 http://www.magnersleague.com/2331.php David Blair admits he is thrilled to have signed a professional contract with Edinburgh. The 22-year-old stand-off is the latest graduate from Scotland's National Academy set-up and he has been rewarded with a contract until the summer of 2009 in the professional ranks after a series of convincing displays. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:17:22 GMT 20A1F5477BC64FE88A7692C361110BEA http://www.magnersleague.com/2329.php Leinster Rugby have announce that former Ireland international scrum-half Guy Easterby has signed a short-term contract with the province until the end of the pool stages of the Heineken Cup. Mon, 10 Dec 2007 13:33:57 GMT 57C98BF515B54F898AF568AC91071DEC http://www.magnersleague.com/2326.php Ulster Rugby has confirmed that Captain Rory Best has agreed a new two-year deal with the club, which sees him contracted until June 2010. Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:04:12 GMT CE5B560641E444A09C81CA3F56B8845B http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2323.php A lively first half display, which included tries from centre Matt Dey and full-back Ben Cairns, saw Edinburgh complete a season's double over Ulster at Ravenhill as Andy Robinson's side closed the gap on fifth-placed Glasgow to a single point. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 22:03:04 GMT 0BCD3406528F4812819525F08ADF5CEA http://www.magnersleague.com/2056_2322.php