2012-13 Pro12
| 2012–13 Pro12 | |
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| Countries |
 Ireland Italy Scotland Wales
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| Date | 31 August 2012 – 25 May 2013 |
| Champions |
Leinster (3rd title) |
| Runners-up |
Ulster
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| Matches played | 135 |
| Attendance | 1,106,873 (average 8,199 per match) |
| Tries scored | 536 (average 3.97 per match) |
| Top point scorer |
Ian Madigan (Leinster) (186 points) |
| Top try scorer |
Tim Visser (Edinburgh) (11 tries) |
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The 2012–13 Pro12 League (also known as the RaboDirect Pro12 for sponsorship reasons) was the 12th season of the rugby union competition originally known as the Celtic League, the third with its current 12-team format, and the second with RaboDirect as title sponsor.
Ospreys were the defending champions, but they failed to qualify for the end-of-season playoffs.
The twelve teams that competed were the four Irish teams, Munster, Leinster, Connacht and Ulster; two Scottish teams, Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors; four Welsh teams, Cardiff Blues, Newport Gwent Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets; and two Italian teams, Benetton Treviso and newly created Zebre.
The title was won by Leinster, defeating Ulster 24-18 in the final.
Zebre replaced Aironi Rugby after they had their licence revoked by the Italian Rugby Federation for financial reasons. Roberto Manghi will become their Head coach for their début season.
Big changes for Glasgow Warriors over the off season. A move to Scotstoun from their home of previous seasons, Firhill and head coach Sean Lineen making way for the former Scotland stand-off Gregor Townsend.
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