2012 Pro12 Grand Final Explained

2012 Pro12 Grand Final
Event:	2011–12 Pro12
Team1:	Leinster
Team1score:	30
Team2:	Ospreys
Team2score:	31
Date:	27 May 2012
Stadium:	RDS Arena
City:	Dublin
Referee:	Romain Poite (France)
Attendance:	18,500
Weather:	Sunny
Previous:	2011
Next:	2013

The 2012 Pro12 Grand Final was the final match of the 2011–12 Pro12 season. The 2011–12 season was the first with RaboDirect as title sponsor and the third ever Celtic League Grand Final. Ospreys won the game 31–30 against Leinster.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Shane Williams scored a 78th minute try in the corner for the Ospreys which Dan Biggar converted to seal victory by one point.^{[4] [5]}

Route to the final

See main article: 2011–12 Pro 12.

Play-offs

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Match

Details

External links

• Coverage at ESPN

Notes and References

1. Web site: Super Shane leads Ospreys to PRO12 glory. 27 May 2012. ESPN. 26 February 2014.
2. Web site: As it happened: Leinster v Ospreys, Pro12 final. 27 May 2012. The Score. 26 February 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140302062715/http://www.thescore.ie/live-leinster-v-ospreys-pro12-final-465087-May2012/. 2 March 2014. dead. dmy-all.
3. Web site: Leinster 30-31 Ospreys. 27 May 2012. BBC Sport. 26 February 2014.
4. Web site: Ospreys' Shane Williams sinks Leinster with brilliant late try in final. 27 May 2012. Guardian. 26 February 2014.
5. Web site: Leinster 30 Ospreys 31. 27 May 2012. Daily Telegraph. 26 February 2014.