Ulster Rugby vs Glasgow Warriors

Welcome to Round 14 of the Guinness PRO12 and it is a very exciting time in the championship. Just 12 points separate tonight’s opponents, table toppers Ulster (41 points) from eighth place Glasgow Warriors (29 points), and it is a crucial time for all the teams as they push for the Play-Off zone as well as automatic qualification places for Europe. Add to the mix the drama of the RBS 6 Nations, that will feature over 70 Guinness PRO12 players this weekend, and it all amounts to a key time of year for the unions, clubs, players and fans alike. Ulster will be keen to maintain their momentum and will remain at the top of the table with a win tonight. Glasgow pipped Ulster at the Play Off stage last season, so tonight will also be very close here at Kingspan Stadium, yet expect some good tries! Both teams will want to improve their standing in the Guinness PRO12 table, so there’s a lot at stake this evening. Every game counts in the Guinness PRO12 and all games are tight. The average winning margin (the difference between points scored and conceded in a game) stands at 9.66 and 56 percent of the games played to date have resulted in the losers finishing within seven points of the opposing teams and therefore claiming a bonus point. This once again epitomises the strength, depth and quality of the teams in the Guinness PRO12 championship. It is great to see so many Guinness PRO12 players competing at international level and very encouraging to see the younger players take their chance to impress in the championship while their senior colleagues are away. The 12 clubs are to be commended as they continue to develop outstanding talent who flourish in the Guinness PRO12. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the teams, players and officials all the very best for their games this weekend. Enjoy the game.