Rabo Direct Pro 12 Round 12
Connacht v Leinster
Saturday 4th January 2014 19.15
On TV: RTE Two
After a disappointing performance in defeat away to a patched up Munster side, Connacht will hope to start 2014 on the right note when they host Leinster at the Sportsground. Connacht shocked Leinster with a bonus point win in the corresponding fixture last season but Leinster will be looking to maintain their push for a 2nd consecutive Pro 12 crown with victory in Galway.
Leinster Stats
Founded: 1879
Ground: RDS
Capacity: 18,500
Captain: Leo Cullen
Coach: Matt O'Connor
Rabo Direct Pro12 League Position 2013/14: Position: 2nd P:11 Pts:36
2012/13: Winners (Beat Ulster 24-18 in the Pro 12 Final) Regular Season Position 2nd Points:78
Heineken Cup: 2nd in Pool 5 Points: 20
Amlin Challenge Cup: Winners (Beat Stade Francais in the final 34-13)
Recent Results
Leinster 19-6 Ulster (Pro 12)
Edinburgh 11-6 Leinster (Pro 12)
Leinster 9-18 Northampton (Heineken Cup)
Next League Fixture:
Sunday 9th February 2014 17.30 (local time) Zebre v Leinster @ Stadio XXV Aprile
Heineken Cup (Pool 1) (Current Standings)
Leinster 13
Northampton 9
Castres 8
Ospreys 5
Achievements
Heineken Cup Winners: 3 (2009, 2011, 2012)
Amlin European Challenge Cup Winners: 1 (2013)
PRO12 (Formerly known as Celtic League / Magners League) Winners: 3 (2002, 2008, 2013)
British and Irish Cup Winners: 1 (2013)
Irish Inter-Provincial Championships Winners: 20
Previous Meetings
Saturday 26th October 2013 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Leinster 16-13 Connacht
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/13204.php
Saturday 29th December 2012 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Leinster 17-0 Connacht
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2229.php
Friday 28th September 2012 Rabo Direct Pro 12: Connacht 34-6 Leinster
www.rabodirectpro12.com/matchcentre/2412.php
