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Galway’s two All Ireland League clubs are back in action in preparation for the new season.

Connacht Rugby is offering rugby fans a chance to win a trip of a lifetime.

A new chapter in Connacht Rugby begins this week with a new major sponsor being unveiled ahead of the province's first pre-season match on Saturday. In a new departure, Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has become the new title sponsor, taking over from the Bank of Ireland which had been involved with the province since 1996.

Eric Elwood’s coaching team has been boosted with the appointment of former Australian sevens coach Bill Millard.

As Connacht gears up for Heineken Cup rugby, and season tickets are being snapped up, the pre-season fixtures, which take place in August, have been confirmed.

Some well-known retired rugby players donned their boots once again for a special veterans match to celebrate the opening of Oughterard RFC’s new pitch on Saturday.

Connacht stalwart Michael Swift captured the Player of the Year award at the province’s annual awards evening.

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.

Connacht take a rest from action this week with the A side taking on visiting Russians Enisei STM in two matches at the Galway Sportsground.

Ireland, who made a winning start to the defence of their u20 Six Nations Championship crown with a 28-9 win away to Italy last week, square up to France in a mouth-watering second round fixture under the Dubarry Park floodlights in Athlone this Friday night. Kickoff for this ESB Electric Ireland match is 7.45pm.