Leinster retained the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship with a 25-12 win over Connacht at Energia Park - the first time they have won back-to-back titles.

Munster regained the IRFU Women’s Interprovincial Championship crown by virtue of scoring difference after defeating 2016 champions Leinster (11-5) at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Monaghan manager Gregory McGonigle has hailed the impact of Seamus ‘Banty’ McEnaney as the Ulster champions prepare for Saturday’s TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football championship semi-final against Galway at Kingspan Breffni Park, Cavan (4.0).