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In one of the biggest overseas signings in several years, Connacht Rugby have boosted their squad for next season with the signing of Australian Super Rugby star Mack Hansen.

It was a "landmark" victory two seasons ago. Connacht broke 60 years of defeats to Ulster in Ravenhill, and they need to do it again tomorrow evening when they meet in the first round of the new Rainbow Cup.

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Coosan native, Robbie Henshaw, is among the nominations for the EPCR European Player of the Year award.

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One of the fastest growing areas of County Galway has now a state of the art 4g playing pitch built for the entire community of the twin parishes of Maree and Oranmore, but it is looking for local businesses to get behind it with perimeter advertising.

The ambitious plans of Turloughmore Hurling and Camogie clubs to construct new playing pitches, walkways, car parks and stands at their complex at Lackagh will be kickstarted with a novel Fantsay Leinster Hurling Final in July, to which punters will be entered in a fantastic draw for prizes including a car.

Eamonn Deacy Park will provide the backdrop for an important WNL clash on Saturday afternoon when Galway WFC host Treaty United (4pm).

With a crucial SSE Airtricity League first division clash against UCD looming tomorrow at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm), Galway United manager John Caulfield remains adamant that his players can enjoy a productive campaign.

Many valuable lessons have been learned during a demanding spell across the world. The value of sport simply goes beyond the action between the white chalk lines: it is about communities, friendships, making connections, and social interaction.