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Newcomers Connacht have the honour of opening this year’s Heineken Cup.

Connacht Rugby is already swinging into gear to cope with an expected increase in supporters after the province drew European blue-bloods Toulouse in Tuesday’s Heineken Cup draw. Covering for the east terrace at the Galway Sportsground is expected to start within the next two weeks to ensure the College Road venue is more conducive to Heineken Cup rugby fans who will welcome four-times European champions Toulouse later this year. Connacht, in tier four of the 24 teams, has been grouped with the current French champions Toulouse, Amlin Cup winners Harlequins, and Gloucester, who finished third in the English premiership.

Connacht Rugby is already swinging into gear to cope with an expected increase in supporters after the province drew European blue-bloods Toulouse in Tuesday’s Heineken Cup draw. Covering for the east terrace at the Galway Sportsground is expected to start within the next two weeks to ensure the College Road venue is more conducive to Heineken Cup rugby fans who will welcome four-times European champions Toulouse later this year. Connacht, in tier four of the 24 teams, has been grouped with the current French champions Toulouse, Amlin Cup winners Harlequins, and Gloucester, who finished third in the English premiership.

One would have forgiven legendary Munster rugby player Ian Dowling for being downbeat about his recent announcement that he is being forced to retire from professional rugby as a result of a hip injury.

Kilkenny’s Ian Dowling has been ruled out of action ahead of Saturday's Magners League tie against the Ospreys. Dowling is nursing a knee injury that will see him out of action until next week when he is expected to make a full recovery.

The 2010 Special Olympics Ireland Games will take place in Limerick. The announcement was made at a gala event in the University Concert Hall, Limerick, during the week.