New name for Celtic League

The Celtic League has been renamed the RaboDirect PRO12 from next season following a change in sponsorship.

RaboDirect replaces Magners as title sponsor

The Celtic League has been renamed the RaboDirect PRO12 from next season following a change in sponsorship. The online arm of international financial services provider Rabobank has replaced existing sponsor Magners on a four-year contract. "Our competition has experienced a huge growth over the last few years and it was time to move it to the next level," league chief John Feehan said. The Celtic league was formed from teams in Ireland, Wales and Scotland in 2001 but has now expanded to include two Italian outfits.