Saturday Sport: Munster face Bordeaux, McIlroy and Lowry in Masters contention
Rory McIlroy is right back in contention ahead of his third round at the Masters today.
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On a record-breaking day for Connacht Rugby, 27,870 people got their money's worth in Castlebar, but the heaving home support couldn’t get the result they wanted.
Munster beat Connacht despite Alex Nankivell’s red card
Jack Crowley scored 15 points as Munster overcame Connacht 30-24 at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park despite Alex Nankivell’s red card.
Cian Prendergast boost for Connacht with trio ruled out
Cian Prendergast has recovered from illness and looks set to feature for Connacht against Benetton in Saturday's URC clash.
Dan Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes to face Wales
Hooker Dan Sheehan has been named captain as Ireland make seven changes to the starting team to face Wales in the Six Nations.
Ireland lose captain Doris and hooker Kelleher through injury for Wales game
Ireland will be without captain Caelan Doris and hooker Ronan Kelleher for this weekend's Six Nations clash with Wales due to injury, and prop Tadhg Furlong is also still unavailable for selection.
URC teams: Josh Wycherley to make Munster comeback, Ireland squad players return for Connacht and Ulster
Josh Wycherley returns from a neck injury to start for Munster against Scarlets in Saturday's BKT URC clash at Thomond Park (5.15pm, live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
Pete Wilkins urges Connacht to stand and 'deliver' URC results
With a record nine players involved in the wider Ireland squad for the Guinness Six Nations, Connacht are demonstrably doing something right.