AS THE GUINNESS Pro12 prepares to take an extended break for the return of European competition next week and, further down the line, the start of the Six Nations, it was a big weekend for the Irish provinces.
Although Connacht suffered their first defeat of the season at the Sportsgrounds on Friday, it was, results wise anyway, a productive round for Leinster, Munster and Ulster.
The Pro12 is off on its holidays until February so you better savour the action (unless you’re out West, of course).
Connacht 13-16 Edinburgh
Cardiff Blues 13-22 Leinster
Zebre 7-31 Munster
Treviso 20-24 Ulster
And, here’s your Pro12 table after Round 13