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Leinster are looking for a ninth title win, and, having suffered a 33-22 loss to leaders Munster, they will travel in more determined form. But Connacht, having taken Ulster’s scalp last weekend, will be eager to finish the campaign with a second victory.

Connacht host their only home fixture of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship on Saturday (2.30pm) when Munster arrive at Dexcom Stadium in search of another title.

Connacht felt the full force of an Ulster outfit desperate for a victory when the two met again in this season’s women’s interprovincial series in Musgrave Park.

Connacht women did everything they could to secure a place in this year's interprovincial finals. Following a superb victory over Leinster, they achieved the necessary win against Ulster, but on this occasion two out of three was not enough - Leinster's win over Munster ensured they prevailed on points difference.

Linley MacKenzie

Crowley Park was a jubilant venue for three former internationals, Mairead Coyne, Mary Healy, and ex-Wegian and Rock prop Laura Feely, who hung up their boots on a day of silverware success.

Connacht, some eight places behind the Sharks need to produce a big performance in Saturday's URC clash at the Sportsground ((5.15pm).

Connacht senior women's XV will be determined to come away from Musgrave Park on Saturday with a win when they face Munster in the second of the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship (7.30pm).

After nearly two years inaction, women's rugby is returning, and Connacht senior women's XV will open their Vodafone Interprovincial Championship at the Sportsground on Saturday (2.45pm).