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A new matchday experience is awaiting Connacht Rugby fans when they visit the Sportsground this season.

Connacht Rugby entertained Galwegians on the streets of the city yesterday to launch their new playing kit for the 2012/13 season.

League action kicks back into gear this weekend after a break for the cup last week across the Mayo leagues. Westport United sit 11 points clear at the top of the Super League at the moment and there looks to be no catching them over the final six games.

Aug 31-Sept 2 Connacht v Blues

Connacht will open the new RaboDirect Pro 12 season with a home fixture against the Cardiff Blues in the first of two clashes with Welsh opposition in the opening month.

The monthly winners of the Mayo League awards for May were announced this week. And unsurprisingly, Westport United were the big winners of three awards, including club of the month. The Covies picked up their first Connacht Junior Cup in 25 years during May with a historic win over Athenry 4-2 on penalties. They have also had a 100 per cent start in the Elverys Sports Super League this year and have 18 points from their first six games and are currently well out in front of the pack.

There will be new challenges and old rivalries renewed as Connacht embark on their second Heineken Cup campaign in October. The draw for the 2012/13 tournament was made this morning in the Aviva stadium under the tutelage of ERC president Jean Pierre Lux and chief executive Derek McGrath. Connacht have been drawn in Pool 3 along with Amlin Challenge Cup winners Biarritz, Aviva Premiership Champions Harlequins and new Italian franchise Zebre.

There is something old and new for Connacht in next season’s Heineken Cup.

Westport United 0

Connacht signed off a most extraordinary season with a best place finish in the RaboDirect Pro 12 League.