Mark Donlon

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Pete Wilkins has confirmed his Connacht departure with immediate effect following close to three seasons as the province’s head coach. Wilkins arrived to Connacht back in 2017 and embarked on a successful spell as defence coach first under Kieran Keane and then Andy Friend. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW He was promoted to the role of head coach in 2022 fresh from his inclusion as a coach on Ireland’s tour of New Zealand that summer.

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Rory McIlroy was in need of all the good golf luck as he chased down and finally secured his first Masters title last weekend – and he revealed he also had well wishes from an unlikely source ahead of Sunday’s play. The 35-year-old went into Sunday at Augusta with a two shot lead over Bryson DeChambeau and took a good command of the first half of his round before enduring some scares along a rocky back nine which saw Justin Rose roar back into contention.

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Leinster look set to make a surprise swoop for one All Blacks star currently plying is trade in Super Rugby. While Leinster’s squad is filled with top graded talent, they are consistently aiming to add to their stocks and it is now apparent they are eyeing some more depth in the centre position, with an exciting deal lined up for 2026.

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Three days have now elapsed since Rory McIlroy’s groundbreaking, Grand Slam-sealing Masters win at Augusta National, and the next matter will be the star’s return to Irish shores. There was plenty of novelty for McIlroy to soak up after finally winning his favourite tournament of all and the one major title which had eluded him on sixteen occasions prior.

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Munster have confirmed the fast-tracking of two new signings from interprovincial rivals Leinster, with loans confirmed for both players. In January of this year, the Reds confirmed both loosehead prop Michael Milne and hooker Lee Barron would join from Leinster at the season’s end. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOW And now Munster are set to be boosted in their season run-in, with both players headed to Thomond Park on loan deals before their permanent signing in the summer.