The GUINNESS PRO12 awards dinner swiftly followed, while - for many - attentions have already turned to the post-season entertainment.
What were your highlights of the regular season's final round of action? We have picked out a few:
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There were plenty of individual and team honours dished out at Dublin's famous Guinness Storehouse on Sunday - see who picked up the awards:
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Ben John is not worried by the prospect of re-writing the history books and helping Ospreys to victory in an away semi-final:
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But Munster head coach Anthony Foley is looking forward to welcoming the Welsh outfit to Thomond Park:
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Scarlets skipper Ken Owens revealed his relief at preserving the region's proud record in the GUINNESS PRO12:
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Glasgow Warriors took the time out from their play-off preparations to announce an exciting new arrival:
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And the broadcasters for both semi-finals have been confirmed:
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