DECLAN KIDNEY has promised there will be rewards for victory in Netherdale tonight (7.30pm) when the Irish Wolfhounds take on Scotland A in a fixture that has become increasingly important to the Irish coach.

EDINBURGH made amends for last week’s defeat to Glasgow, ending their rivals’ four-game winning run in the process.

CONNACHT showed continuing improvement in their away form last night, grabbing a third bonus point on the road this season despite ultimately losing out against Edinburgh.

MUNSTER captain Paul O’Connell will be pushed to make the opening Heineken Cup fixture against Wasps next week as he struggles with a disc injury in his back.

EDINBURGH are boosted by the return of veteran Scott Murray and Munster by Paul O’Connell for the Magners League game at Murrayfield tonight.