Despite a spirited effort from Cork, Kerry ran out 2-13 to 1-15 winners.

Right-wing Angelo Davids set the ball rolling with just five minutes gone before centre Henco van Wyk and then flanker Sibabalwe Mahashe went over.

The defending champion shot a 65 to add to his opening round 67, moving to 12-under-par for the tournament.

After being down 12-7 at half-time, the home side scored three tries in the second half to pull ahead. 

In the second row, Ryan Baird makes his return from injury to partner Joe McCarthy.

Finn Treacy grabbed two tries for Stuart Lancaster's side as they ended a two-year winless streak in inter-pro matches.

Jansen sent Connacht ahead 17 minutes in after powering over the line from a quickly-taken penalty, with Sean Naughton adding the extras

The Connacht centre was cited following his side's defeat to Leinster in the URC on Saturday and appeared before a disciplinary panel yesterday.

Aki is alleged to have engaged with the match officials on several occasions at the end of Connacht's loss to Leinster in the URC last weekend.

Will Connors has signed a two-year deal with Stuart Lancaster's side, and will join Ciaran Frawley in signing for the province from Leinster.

Caelan Doris captains Leinster in his 100th appearance for the visitors to Dexcom Stadium, which sees the opening of its new Clan Stand.

A busy day of Premier League and Champions Cup action.

Dan Sheehan captains the hosts, who haven't lost to the Westerners since 2021.

Connacht took an early lead but then conceded 48 points before three tries in the final 15 minutes gave them a try bonus point

Ireland face a difficult task in Portugal, while three Irish provinces are in URC action.

Met Éireann is warning hazardous driving conditions are likely.

Leinster will take on Harlequins with Ulster facing a tough task when they take on top seeded side Bordeaux Bègles

As it is an off-field issue, there is no time specific aspect to the matter but it is expected that a hearing will follow once the province respond to the initial correspondence.

Aki has won three Six Nations titles with Ireland, including two Grand Slams, and in 2023 was nominated for the World Rugby Men’s XVs Player of the Year award.

In September, the Football Review Committee produced an update to its proposed rule enhancements to the game, which include a 1-v-1 throw-in to start a game, instead of two players from each team.

The rugby player died last Friday and his funeral is due to be held in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, on Wednesday

There were just under 12 and a half thousand second-hand homes for sale across the country in July, according to new analysis by MyHome.ie

It will run from 2pm until 9pm in Connacht, Longford, Donegal and Cavan.

Pope Francis has announced a number of significant changes to the Catholic dioceses in Connacht

Laois take on Leitrim in the National Football League Divison 4 final before Down meet Westmeath in the Division 3 decider

Victory for the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld Stadium was a fourth from six URC fixtures this term