Home Connacht have added two of their new signings to their Champions Cup squad.Tom Hayes, brother of John, will take over as Shannon head coach.Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Don Cossack has been retired by trainer Gordon Elliot.

Wesley College warm up before their Vinnie Murray Cup clash with the High School in Donnybrook. Source: Tommy Dickson/INPHO

In Harty Cup action, Our Lady’s Templemore beat Thurles CBS at The Ragg, while St Colman’s saw off CBC, Nenagh beat De La Salle in extra time and Midleton played out a draw with Ardscoil Ris.Ulster director of rugby Les Kiss says the season doesn’t hang on this weekend’s visit to Exeter.AwayPremier League club Manchester City have been charged with an anti-doping violation relating to ‘club whereabouts’ by the FA.Claude Makelele is back in the Premier League as part of Swansea’s backroom team.

Athletes begin the men’s 4 x 7.7km relay Biathlon in Ruhpolding, Germany, today. Source: Matthias Schrader

England’s injury list is swelling by the day.All the big names in world sport have been shortlisted for one huge award.Here’s all today’s football transfer news. Consume with salt.

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Gerruptheyard! This GAA club brilliantly lampooned St Brigid’s player contract by drawing up their own set of rules.