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Seven new players have been recruited to the NUIG Connacht Rugby Academy for the next season.

After two unexpected losses, Galwegians found their winning form on Saturday in a tough battle with UL Bohemians in Thomond Park.

Buccaneers defeated Galwegians 28-14 in a lively Connacht Senior Cup final played at Galway Sportsground last Sunday. Buccs were full value for their double score victory played on a cool but mainly bright afternoon in front of a modest attendance. Both squads did not have the use of contracted players, but the teams put in a committed, absorbing, and entertaining battle for the coveted trophy which makes a long overdue return to the Midlands.

Galwegians remain in a command of the Ulster Bank League division 1b after a 34-25 victory over Malone in Crowley Park.

Galwegians remain on top of the Ulster Bank League’s division 1B by a whisker.

Galwegians consolidated their position as Ulster Bank League Division 1B leaders when they defeated Buccaneers 29-25 with a last-move try in a thrilling Connacht derby played in glorious sunshine at Dubarry Park, Athlone, last Saturday.

Connacht coach Pat Lam is calling on a new system to regulate referees in the RaboDirect Pro 12.  In the wake of Connacht’s 32-30 loss to the Scarlets last weekend in Parc Y Scarlets, Lam says all the referees from the four countries should be controlled by a single entity, similar to SANZAR in the Southern Hemisphere.

Galwegians claimed their second junior cup title in three years at the Sportsground on Sunday with a comprehensive 35-15 victory over Westport, adding to their Connacht Junior 1B League title.

Galwegians have advanced to their third successive Heineken Junior Cup final after a hard-fought four-try victory over Ballinasloe at Moher Road.

The Moycullen minor footballers had a terrific win last weekend in Tuam Stadium, claiming the minor A football title for the first time in more than 40 years when they defeated Claregalway by 2-7 to 1-6.