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It has the hallmarks of a season-defining fixture, although it is only the fourth fixture. The two sides that are expected to battle for the last of three Heineken Cup places meet in this Magners League match at the Galway Sportsground tomorrow (8pm).

The stakes are getting higher for Connacht’s European qualification hopes as they head into familiar territory for tomorrow night’s joust with Montpellier (7pm).

The 20th year of All Ireland League rugby begins on Saturday with Galway clubs Galwegians, Corinthians, and Connemara fighting for honours in each of the three divisions.

Connacht’s win over Montpellier will be measured by their performance against Glasgow tomorrow night.

France once again proved a happy hunting ground for Connacht with their victory over Montpellier securing them pole position in pool 2.

•Anthony Testa of West Coast Wheelers had a storming ride in the second round of the Kearney Cycles Connacht Mountain Bike League in Westport on Sunday when he rode to victory in the Experts’ class, beating Connacht champion Padraig Marrey (Western Lakes CC) into second place. The race was over five rounds and Testa was well ahead after three but then was passed by Marrey when his chain broke. Amazingly he sorted out the chain, set off in pursuit, and was first to cross the line two laps later, aided by Marrey having his own mechanical problems. The next round is in Derroura, outside Oughterard, on November 22.

The annual Christmas interprovincial clash between Connacht and Ulster is once again expected to produce a cracker contest when the two sides meet in Thomond Park on St Stephen’s Day (7.30pm). Connacht, on the back of their unbeaten European form, versus a Munster side that crushed French champions Perpignan at the weekend.

Connacht Rugby could soon be boosted by the addition of a Super 14 backrow player from New Zealand.

Unbeaten in their European campaign with two vital on the road victories, Connacht are injecting some deserved impetus into their season.