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Chief Executive’s
PRO12RUGBY.COM
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Welcome back from the Christmas festivities and to Round 11 of the
Guinness PRO12 – a key period for clubs and fans of the competition.
The Christmas derbies are a great feature of the Guinness PRO12 and
today’s game will be no exception. Both Ulster and Connacht have had
notable wins but both will want to improve their standing in the PRO12
table, so there’s a lot at stake this evening.
It really is Guinness PRO12 business for all 12 of our clubs and they will
be looking at moving up the ladder to be in the top four, for a chance to
compete in the Play-Offs and Final of our competition next May and also to
seek European Champions Cup qualification for next season.
Little separates many of the teams in the Guinness PRO12, and despite the
seasonal weather there are over four tries scored per match on average -
some great contests and entertainment lies ahead to light up the winter
evenings !
I would like to pay tribute to the work of the match officials this season and
wish them all the very best for these Round 11 fixtures.
Finally and most importantly, I would like to acknowledge the contribution
of all our clubs, partners, all our broadcasters & media and you the
supporters, who ensure all 12 clubs and the competition have fantastic
support throughout the season.
Enjoy the game and I hope everyone has a very Happy New Year !