Champions Ospreys (4th title) Dates 2 Sep 2011 – 27 May 2012 Attendance 1,042,374 Tries scored 484 | Runners-up Leinster Champion Ospreys Matches played 135 | |
Countries Ireland
Italy
Scotland
Wales Top point scorer Dan Biggar (Ospreys)
(257 points) Top try scorer Tim Visser (Edinburgh)
(13 tries) Similar 2012–13 Pro12, 2011–12 Heineken Cup, 2012–13 Heineken Cup, 2013–14 Heineken Cup, 2009–10 European Challeng | ||
The 2011–12 Pro12 League (also known as the RaboDirect Pro12 for sponsorship reasons) was the 11th season of the rugby union competition originally known as the Celtic League, the second with its current 12-team format, and also the first with RaboDirect as title sponsor.
Contents
The twelve teams competing were the four Irish provinces, Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster; two Scottish regions, Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors; four Welsh regions, Cardiff Blues, Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets; and two Italian clubs Aironi and Benetton Treviso.
The competition was won by Ospreys, who defeated Leinster in the final 31–30.
Fixtures
All times are local.
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.
Broadcasting rights
Setanta Sports Australia broadcasts live RaboDirect Pro12 matches in Australia. Setanta Sports Asia broadcast live RaboDirect Pro12 matches in Asia also.