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Lineout Magazine: Food fan Brian admits that inside there's a fat BOD trying to get out
HE IS famous for his handiwork on the field of play – but rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll is also extremely skilled in the kitchen.
Team Profile: Connacht
TEAM FIXTURES 12-13
| Date / Time | Teams | Venue/Report | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 15:00 | Conn | 9 - 13 | Card | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 07 Sep 18:05 | Zebre | 17 - 30 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 15 Sep 15:00 | Conn | 11 - 24 | Scar | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 21 Sep 19:35 | Glas | 27 - 17 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 28 Sep 20:00 | Conn | 34 - 6 | Lein | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 05 Oct 19:05 | Uls | 25 - 0 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 27 Oct 15:00 | Osp | 26 - 9 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 03 Nov 17:00 | Conn | 18 - 3 | Trev | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 23 Nov 19:00 | NGD | 14 - 3 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 01 Dec 17:00 | Conn | 23 - 24 | Edin | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 22 Dec 17:15 | Conn | 12 - 16 | Mun | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 29 Dec 19:45 | Lein | 17 - 0 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 05 Jan 17:00 | Conn | 30 - 11 | NGD | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 08 Feb 19:30 | Scar | 25 - 15 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 15 Feb 19:45 | Conn | 22 - 10 | Osp | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 22 Feb 19:30 | Card | 22 - 26 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 01 Mar 19:45 | Conn | 23 - 19 | Zebre | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 23 Mar 17:45 | Mun | 22 - 0 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 12 Apr 19:30 | Edin | 24 - 32 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 19 Apr 19:45 | Conn | 18 - 34 | Uls | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 26 Apr 19:30 | Trev | 23 - 23 | Conn | Result | Match Report | ||||
| 03 May 19:45 | Conn | 3 - 20 | Glas | Result | Match Report | ||||
Rabodirect PRO12 Squad List
- J. O'Connor
- J. Harris-Wright
- F. Murphy
- M. McCarthy
- M. Jarvis
- A. Flavin
- M. Swift
- G. Duffy
- D. Parks
- J. Muldoon
- R. Loughney
- N. White
- G. Naoupu
- E. Reynecke
- M. Nikora
- B. Wilkinson
- A. Browne
- R. Sweeney
- P. O'Donohoe
- F. Vainikolo
- M. McCrea
- K. Tonetti
- J. Loxton
- W. Faloon
- D. Moore
- T. O'Halloran
- E. Griffin
- D. Buckley
- M. Healy
- E. McKeown
- T. Anderson
- R. Ah You
- D. Poolman
- E. Grace
- D. McSharry
- D. Gannon
- M. Kearney
- D. Qualter
- J. Carty
- F. Bealham
- J. Cooney
- M. Fifita
- R. Henshaw
- K. Marmion
- K. O'Byrne
- . Leader
- . Murphy
Rabodirect PRO12 Top Scorers
| Player | T | C | P | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Parks | 0 | 16 | 32 | 4 | 140 |
| M. Nikora | 1 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 50 |
| D. Poolman | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| W. Faloon | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| G. Naoupu | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| F. Vainikolo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18 |
| G. Duffy | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| R. Loughney | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| T. O'Halloran | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| M. Jarvis | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
T: Trys, C: Conversions, P: Penalties, D: Drop Goals, PTS: Points
Rabodirect PRO12 Latest Results
| Saturday May 11th | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lein | 17 - 15 | Glas | Match Report |
| Friday May 10th | |||
| Uls | 28 - 17 | Scar | Match Report |
| Friday May 03rd | |||
| Scar | 17 - 41 | Trev | Match Report |
| Conn | 3 - 20 | Glas | Match Report |
Rabodirect PRO12 12-13 Table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | PD | BP | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ulster | 22 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 229 | 11 | 81 |
| 2 | Leinster | 22 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 199 | 10 | 78 |
| 3 | Glasgow | 22 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 217 | 12 | 76 |
| 4 | Scarlets | 22 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 6 | 66 |
| 5 | Ospreys | 22 | 14 | 1 | 7 | 129 | 4 | 62 |
| 6 | Munster | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 53 | 8 | 54 |
| 7 | Benetton | 22 | 10 | 2 | 10 | -36 | 6 | 50 |
| 8 | Connacht | 22 | 8 | 1 | 13 | -64 | 4 | 38 |
| 9 | Cardiff | 22 | 8 | 0 | 14 | -139 | 6 | 38 |
| 10 | Edinburg | 22 | 7 | 0 | 15 | -105 | 8 | 36 |
| 11 | Newport | 22 | 6 | 0 | 16 | -231 | 4 | 28 |
| 12 | Zebre | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 | -282 | 10 | 10 |
Rabodirect PRO12 Top Scorers
| Player | Team | T | C | P | D | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Madigan | Lein | 8 | 29 | 44 | 0 | 230 |
| D. Biggar | Osp | 5 | 28 | 29 | 0 | 168 |
| T. Prydie | NGD | 5 | 17 | 36 | 0 | 167 |
| R. Pienaar | Uls | 3 | 35 | 26 | 0 | 163 |
| I. Keatley | Mun | 3 | 23 | 28 | 2 | 151 |
| D. Parks | Conn | 0 | 16 | 32 | 4 | 140 |
| G. Laidlaw | Edin | 1 | 17 | 32 | 1 | 138 |
| R. Patchell | Card | 1 | 13 | 31 | 1 | 127 |
| J. Sexton | Lein | 3 | 27 | 18 | 1 | 126 |
| A. Di Bernardo | Trev | 0 | 24 | 22 | 0 | 114 |
T: Trys, C: Conversions, P: Penalties, D: Drop Goals, PTS: Points
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Holloway: Final will be joy or dejection
Holloway has been to the final twice before with Blackpool and has experienced the highs of winning and the lows of losing. He has challenged his players to become Palace legends by winning this game.
Botham backs Anderson to beat record
James Anderson reached 300 Test wickets for England against New Zealand and Sir Ian Botham backs him to beat his record haul of 383 wickets. Sir Ian Botham was speaking at the re-launch of Unibet in the UK where its 'Unibet Summer of Sport' ad campaign featuring Sir Ian Botham and Gavin Hastings.
Ivanisevic: Murray should avoid French Open
With Andy Murray struggling with injury, former Wimbledon champion Goran Ivanisevic says the world number two shouldn't compete in the French Open if he is not fully fit - and tips a revitalised Rafael Nadal to win the title again.Goran Ivanisevic was speaking at the re-launch of Unibet in the UK where its Unibet Summer of Sport ad campaign featuring Sir Ian Botham and Gavin Hastings.
Hastings backs Wilkinson for Lions
Former British and Irish Lions captain Gavin Hastings expects to see Jonny Wilkinson in the fabled red jersey on this summer's tour to Australia. World Cup-winning former England fly-half Wilkinson has been in imperious form with European champions Toulon this season, but declined an initial approach from Lions head coach Warren Gatland citing club commitments and his weary body.
Fraser Duncan Speaks After Stage Two of The Rás
Fraser Duncan, riding for Dublin West Eurocycles, says he is delighted to lead the amateur field after the second day of the An Post Rás 2013.
Jasper De Buyst Leads Under 23s After Stage Two of The Rás
Nineteen year-old Jasper De Buyst, riding for the Belgium National Team, leads the under 23's competition following Day two of The Rás.
Day 2 of An Post Ras
The Stage was won by New Zealander Seán Archbold riding for Belgium An Post Chainreaction Sean Kelly.
Froch ready for Kessler rematch
Carl Froch finally has the chance for a rematch with Mikkel Kessler after a three-year wait and is looking to win the fight this time.
Fans greet Wigan's cup final heroes
The squad and the backroom staff boarded an open-top bus at their Christopher Park training ground before making their way into the Market Place, where thousands of supporters were waiting to welcome them.
