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Connacht created their own piece of history when defeating Munster 24-20 in a nail-biting Rainbow Cup game at sodden Thomond Park on Friday night.

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.

Connacht have been rocked by a second key management departure this week, with forwards coach Jimmy Duffy also announcing his decision to move on.

Rugby player with the Bish, Galwegians and Connacht, Browne is a home-town boy who became a legend in the club. After making his senior debut aged 19, he played more than 150 games for Connacht and was a central player in Connacht’s PRO12 title success.

Buccaneers club player, Robbie Henshaw, won his 50th Ireland Senior cap in their 48-10 Guinness Six Nations championship win away to Italy.

Connacht have nailed down some 20 players of the 27 who were out of contract, according to coach Andy Friend.

“I always think if you start looking back you are looking in the wrong direction,” new Galway United first team head coach Lisa Fallon says.

Good news, and bad for Connacht representation on this year's Six Nations rugby squad.

What a marvellous weekend of sports we had, and all available on TV. It was really a great indulgence, but I spent ages looking at the ones I was following.