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Eight new youngsters will join Connacht Rugby’s academy next season, including current Irish u-20 player, David Panter, who is currently involved in the World Cup in France.

Eight new youngsters will join Connacht Rugby’s academy next season, including current Irish u-20 player, David Panter, who is currently involved in the World Cup in France.

Eric Elwood's era of 24 years continuous service for the province came to an end against Glasgow in the final round of this season’s RaboDirect Pro 12.

The sport of touch rugby, or touch as it officially called worldwide, is a mostly mixed gender, non-contact version of rugby aimed at people who wish to play for recreational purposes.

Dubarry Park will host the first home fixture of the Connacht Eagles tomorrow evening (7.45pm) when English outfit Newcastle visit for the second round of the B&I Cup.

Connacht front row players Ethienne Reynecke and Rodney Ah You will feature in today’s Connacht Eagles fixture against Munster A at the Galway Sportsground (3pm).

Connacht complete their pre-season fixture list when they return to the Stoop to face familiar foes Harlequins on Saturday (2.45pm).

Good news for Connacht Rugby this week.

Connacht Rugby’s first serving CEO Gerry Kelly, has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

•Connacht Rugby’s A team enjoyed a successful outing in Edinburgh recently, recording a 56 - 3 victory over the Scottish Students. The Connacht team, coached by Nigel Carolan, comprised a handful of current senior squad members, young academy players, and members of Connacht’s Grand Slam winning u-20 team. It included the up-and-coming Shane Leyden, Robbie Henshaw, Tadgh Leader, Danny Qualter, and Jack Carty.