Connacht 21 Brive 17: Connacht remain top of their European pool but have been left counting the cost of injuries ahead of their meeting with Munster on Saturday, having taken a heavy hit on personnel during their victory over French visitors Brive in the Sportsground on Saturday.

Ian Keatley landed the match-winning kick for the Ireland U20s for the second week running as the hosts stunned reigning world champions France in Athlone.

Daniel Sola ended Sebastien Loeb’s stage-winning run with a surprise fastest time on stage three of his home rally today.

Samoan shot-putter Shaka Sola caused a stir at the World Championships in Helsinki today – by finishing last in the javelin.