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Do you know your rucks from your mauls? Do you know your backs from your forwards? Do you know your drop kicks from your penalty kicks? We’re not entirely sure we know all the answers, but we are confident that there are plenty of you out there that won’t let the side down. So who’s in?

Mayo is in with a chance of hosting international rugby if Ireland’s bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is successful.

Pat Lam, head coach of Connacht Rugby, and former rugby international is to be recognised at NUI Galway with an honorary degree for his achievements which have significantly enriched both Connacht and the wider community.

Connacht have been boosted ahead of their visit to Wales on Saturday for a crunch clash with a Scarlets side also desperate for points.

Land Rover has created a special bespoke Defender to carry the Rugby World Cup 2015 trophy. 

In the finale of the Guinness Pro 12 League season, Connacht host the league leaders Ospreys at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (3pm) needing a win to give them a chance of achieving their seasonal goal.

Connacht know anything but a win against Zebre on Saturday evening (5.30pm) will end their season.

Connacht has signed a new backrow forward from New Zealand to replace the Ulster-bound Willie Faloon.

Connacht return to Pro 12 League action after the two-week break for the Six Nations and face title-chasing Munster in Thomond Park on Saturday (5.15pm).

Connacht's run of "cup finals" in their quest for Champions Cup qualification continues with the second successive Guinness Pro 12 fixture in Wales on Sunday.