Rhino Rugby News
RHINO ENTERS THIRD YEAR AS SPONSOR OF RABODIRECT PRO12
Andy Irivine, Chairman of the RaboDirect PRO12, today launched this year’s competition in Belfast at the city’s Titanic Experience together with all 12 team captains.
Representatives of Rhino Rugby Ireland and guests attended the event which also marked Rhino’s third consecutive year as a Sponsor of the competition. In addition to supplying the match balls for all games, we will also continue supply the referees and pitchside officials kit.
The RaboDirect PRO12 continues to go from strength to strength. The competition supplied 28 of the British & Irish Lions triumphant tour party in Australia and it now ranks in prestige and playing standards alongside the English Premiership and the French Top 14 tournaments.
Northern Ireland Tourism Minister Arlene Foster with the RaboDirect PRO12 trophy and the 12 team captains in Belfast today
RHINO BALLS TO THE FORE IN DRAMATIC RABO FINALE
Shane Williams scored a dramatic last minute try, his second of the game, and Dan Biggar a magnificent touchline conversion to seal the RaboDirect
PRO12 31-30 for the Ospreys over Leinster at the RDS Dublin on Sunday.
It was a fitting send off for Shane in the final game of an illustrious career, and a record fourth PRO12 title for the Ospreys.
The goalkickers continued their tremendous form with the Rhino Vortex Elite ball with Rhino Golden Boot Award Winner Johnny Sexton and Biggar both kicking 6 from 7 attempts.
Rhino are delighted with their first season as ball and apparel sponsor to the RaboDirect PRO12 and we look forward to the coming three seasons.
Shane Williams crosses for the first of his two tries. |