2007–08 Celtic League
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The 2007–08 Celtic League (known as the 2007–08 Magners League for sponsorship reasons) was the seventh
The teams competing were the same as the previous season with one exception; only two Scottish teams participated, as the
The ten teams competing were the four Irish provinces:
Teams
Winners; 2nd–4th place; Other teams. |
Team | Stadium | Capacity | City, Area |
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Cardiff Blues
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Cardiff Arms Park | 12,500 | Cardiff, Wales |
Connacht | Galway Sportsgrounds
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5,500 | Galway, Republic of Ireland |
Edinburgh | Murrayfield Stadium | 12,464[a] | Edinburgh, Scotland |
Glasgow Warriors | Firhill Stadium | 10,887 | Glasgow, Scotland |
Leinster | RDS Arena | 18,500 | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
Llanelli Scarlets | Stradey Park | 10,800 | Llanelli, Wales |
Munster | Musgrave Park | 8,300 | Cork, Republic of Ireland |
Newport Gwent Dragons
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Rodney Parade | 12,000 | Newport, Wales |
Ospreys | Liberty Stadium
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20,500 | Swansea, Wales |
Ulster | Ravenhill
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12,800 | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Pre-season
Following the end of the 2006–07 Celtic League season, a number of controversial events occurred in Celtic rugby. Mike Phillips moved from the Cardiff Blues to the Ospreys, in a move that would earn him £180,000 a year. The Border Reivers was officially closed as a rugby club, and Edinburgh Rugby were almost expelled from the competition, because of a row with the Scottish Rugby Union.
As a result of increased revenue from governing bodies and TV rights, most clubs were able to expand their squads with the signing of several new players.
Table
Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Try bonus | Losing bonus | Pts | |
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Leinster | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 428 | 283 | +145 | 44 | 30 | 4 | 3 | 61 | |
Cardiff Blues
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18 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 395 | 315 | +80 | 48 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 56 | |
Munster | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 330 | 258 | +72 | 33 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 48 | |
Edinburgh | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 313 | 285 | +28 | 35 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 48 | |
Glasgow Warriors | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 340 | 349 | −9 | 31 | 38 | 1 | 3 | 46 | |
Llanelli Scarlets | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 403 | 362 | +41 | 45 | 38 | 6 | 5 | 39 | |
Ospreys | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 321 | 255 | +66 | 24 | 24 | 2 | 9 | 37 | |
Newport Gwent Dragons
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18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 282 | 394 | −112 | 31 | 44 | 1 | 3 | 34 | |
Ulster | 18 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 278 | 407 | −129 | 33 | 41 | 2 | 1 | 29 | |
Connacht | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 214 | 396 | −182 | 16 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 24 | |
Under the standard bonus point system, points are awarded as follows:
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Source: RaboDirect PRO12 |
Results
A provisional fixture list was released on 23 July 2007, with the opening game featuring Cardiff Blues and the Ospreys.
Welsh Round 1
- All-Welsh Round 5 matches played early to allow Welsh teams to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
1 September 2007 17:30 |
Llanelli Scarlets | 23–30 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
Report |
Stradey Park Attendance: 5,923 |
Welsh Round 2
- All-Welsh Round 6 matches played early to allow Welsh teams to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
26 December 2007 14:05 |
Cardiff Blues | 11–6 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
Report |
Cardiff Arms Park Attendance: 12,532 |
1872 Cup 1st round
Welsh Round 3
- All-Welsh Round 8 matches rescheduled to allow Welsh teams to play in the Anglo-Welsh Cup.
1 January 2008 16:10 |
Newport Gwent Dragons | 15–13 | Llanelli Scarlets |
Report |
Rodney Parade Attendance: 6,782 |
Round 10
4 January 2008 19:30 |
Glasgow Warriors | 16–18 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
Report |
Firhill Stadium Attendance: 1,798 |
Round 11
Round 12
Round 13
Round 14
Round 15
1872 Cup 2nd round
Round 16
Rearranged fixtures
- Round 13 match postponed from 22 March because of the Ospreys' participation in the Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final
- Round 10 match postponed from 4 January because of adverse weather conditions at Ravenhill.
Round 17
Rearranged fixture
- Round 15 match postponed from 12 April because of the Ospreys' participation in the Anglo-Welsh Cup final.
Round 18
Leading scorers
Note: Flags to the left of player names indicate national team as has been defined under
Top points scorers
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Top try scorers
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Broadcast rights
Television rights for the league were split between three broadcasters:
Notes
- ^ Although Murrayfield's full capacity is 67,800, only the lower section of the West Stand, with a capacity of 12,464, is generally opened for Edinburgh fixtures.
References
- ^ a b "Leading Points-Scorers". RaboDirect PRO12. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ a b "Leading Try-Scorers". RaboDirect PRO12. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "Scottish union axes Borders team". BBC. 27 March 2007. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- ^ "BBC extends Welsh rugby contract". BBC Sport. 30 August 2006. Retrieved 25 October 2013.