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Connacht 12

Always one of the most highly anticipated contests, it is Connacht v Leinster on Saturday night when Leo Cullen’s side, traditionally packed with internationals, arrives in Galway for the third seasonal interprovincial clash which takes place at Dexcom Stadium (7.35pm).

There's definitely something in the water around Moycullen these times, especially in the realms of women's sport. If it's not Julie Ann Russell firing it into the French net; or Fiona Murtagh sweeping up French waters, it's the example being set by the all-energy captain of the Galway senior ladies team inspiring her side to this weekend's decider at Croke Park.

Nigel Carolan, always steeped in green, takes flight after some 26 years with Connacht to become a better coach.

Oisin Heffernan

Champions Cup rugby returns to the Sportsground after a two-year hiatus when Connacht open their 2019/20 campaign against visitors Montpellier on Sunday (1pm).