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2008–09 Celtic League

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Champions
  
Munster (2nd title)

Start date
  
2008

Attendance
  
731,328

Tries scored
  
352

Runners-up
  
Champion
  
Munster Rugby

Matches played
  
90

Countries
  
Top point scorer
  
Felipe Contepomi (Leinster)James Hook (Ospreys)(161 points)

Top try scorer
  
Thom Evans (Glasgow)(9 tries)

Similar
  
2012–13 Pro12, 2011–12 Heineken Cup, 2009–10 European Challeng

The 2008–09 Celtic League (known as the 2008–09 Magners League for sponsorship reasons) was the eighth Celtic League season and the third with Magners as title sponsor. The season began in September 2008 and ended in May 2009. Ten teams played each other on a home-and-away basis, with teams earning four points for a win, and a bonus point for scoring four or more tries in a match. Losing teams also earned a bonus point if they lost by seven points or less.

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The ten competing teams consisted of the four Irish provinces, Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster; two Scottish regions, Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors; and four Welsh regions, Cardiff Blues, Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets. The Scarlets were originally known as the "Llanelli Scarlets", but renamed themselves at the start of the season, in order to reflect their regional identity.

Munster were crowned champions on 30 April 2009 after the Ospreys beat the Newport Gwent Dragons 27–18 but failed to claim a bonus point.

Welsh Round 1

  • All-Welsh Round 5 matches played mid-week to allow Welsh teams to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
  • Welsh Round 2

  • All-Welsh Round 6 matches played mid-week to allow Welsh teams to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
  • Rearranged fixtures

  • Round 13 match rescheduled to allow Ospreys to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final.
  • Round 15 match rescheduled to allow Cardiff Blues to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup final.
  • Rearranged fixture

  • Round 13 match rescheduled to allow Cardiff Blues to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final.
  • Leading scorers

    Note: Flags to the left of player names indicate national team as has been defined under IRB eligibility rules, or primary nationality for players who have not yet earned international senior caps. Players may hold one or more non-IRB nationalities.

    Broadcast rights

    Television rights for the league are split between three broadcasters, BBC Wales, S4C and Setanta Sports. BBC Wales and S4C continues to cover the Pro12.

    References

    2008–09 Celtic League Wikipedia


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