THERE ARE NO prizes for performances within a calendar year, but while 2015 was an underwhelming time for teams accustomed to claiming silverware, there were still highs and lows for Ulster, Leinster and Munster to endure while the Pro12′s most exciting team went throughan absolute rollercoaster ride.
Here are some of our favourite pictures from the Pro12 in 2015.
Felix Jones leads the charge for Munster in a March win over Connacht
The fullback would be forced to retire this season.
Madigan and Leinster came back from the dead at home to Glasgow, but only did enough to claim a draw
Rob Kearney’s presence causes panic between Tommy Bowe, Roger Wilson and Dan Tuohy
Iain Henderson celebrates victory over Leinster
The Pro12 went to Kingspan Stadium for its finale and Glasgow Warriors lived up to their potential, shredding Munster
Paul O’Connell hung up the red jersey
Matt Healy grounds a try during Connacht’s epic play-off for a Champions Cup place against Gloucester
It was a difficult year for these two men in new positions at Leinster
Connacht though, went from strength to strength in the second half of the year
Regan King lined up along side his son Jacob Cowley for Scarlets
Connacht claimed their first win in Thomond Park since ’86
While his team-mates celebrated in the Thomond Park changing rooms, Denis Buckley was left needing surgery on his ankle
