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There are careers that are remembered for silverware, and others that endure because they shape culture, belief and identity. David Burke’s 16 seasons in the maroon and white achieved both. As he steps away from intercounty hurling, Galway is not simply saluting a former captain or an All-Ireland winner, but honouring a figure who embodied what it means to represent the county with integrity, humility and unwavering commitment.

Connacht Rugby will be looking to redeem themselves when they host South African side Black Lions on Saturday in Dexcom Stadium (8pm).

Connacht open their European campaign against familiar foes Ospreys on Sunday (3.15pm), boosted by their solid victory over the South African Sharks at the weekend.

A decade on from collecting his first All-Star award, Cathal Mannion has once again been rightfully recognised among hurling’s elite, earning a place on the 2025 All-Star team last weekend — marking a fitting reward at the end of a superb season for the 31-year-old from Ahascragh/Fohenagh.

Galway camogie will feature prominently in a new thrilling fly on the wall series on the All-Ireland senior camogie championship, won in stirring fashion by the Tribeswomen in August.

Connacht, in suffering another narrow defeat - this time against Munster in Thomond Park - had to be content with a losing bonus point.

A thundering goal from Conor Kavanagh lashed to the net proved the impetus for a historic 2-16 to 0-19 win by the city side in a thrilling game in Athenry.