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Connacht Rugby is celebrating the promotion of captain Cian Prendergast to the Ireland team for this week’s Six Nations opener at Stade de France.

Galway hurling caught a glimpse of the future on a rain-lashed evening at FBD Semple Stadium as a youthful, energetic Tribesmen side put it right up to All-Ireland champions Tipperary, who needed a decisive late surge to secure a five-point opening-round League victory.

Connacht captain Cian Prendergast and his younger brother Sam are expected to go head-to-head when Connacht host Leinster on Saturday for the opening of the new Dexcom Stadium.

The 2025 Galway Senior Football Championship has largely gone according to script so far, with the four pre-competition favourites, Salthill/Knocknacarra, Tuam Stars, Maigh Cuilinn and Corofin, living up to their billing and topping their groups.

While the men in maroon have won four of the five previous meetings at this juncture of the championship they enter this encounter as underdogs, which may well suit Micheál Donoghue and his team.

The University of Galway Students’ Union has released a damning report highlighting the severe challenges faced by students seeking accommodation in Galway, with long commutes, sky-high rents, and widespread frustration pushing many to question their decision to attend college at all.

Connacht return to Dexcom Stadium for the URC’s round seven with a visit of South Africa’s most successful team, Vodacom Bulls, on Saturday (5.30pm).

Connacht return to Dexcom Stadium for the URC’s round seven with a visit of South Africa’s most successful team, Vodacom Bulls, on Saturday (5.30pm).

Connacht Rugby captain Cian Prendergast has extended his contract with the club for another three years.

A new Connacht Rugby season kicks off on Saturday with Peter Wilkins’ outfit up against last season’s URC semi-finalists Munster in Thomond Park (5.30pm).