Bundee Aki has committed his future to Connacht.
The experienced Ireland centre has today signed a new contract with the IRFU.
Aki had been linked with moves to France and England in recent weeks but Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster was confident of an agreement being reached.
Jamison Gibson Park, Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier have also extended their deals ahead of the World Cup.
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Ulster have announced that their forwards coach Jimmy Duffy will leave the province this summer.
They say he's opted to leave in order to spend more time with his family in Galway.
Duffy also previously worked with Ulster head coach Richie Murphy with the Ireland under-20s.
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Saint Mary's and Blackrock College will need to meet again in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup final.
Reigning champions Blackrock battled back from 17-7 down to Mary's to level the game at 24-all.
The replay will take place at Energia Park next Monday afternoon.
