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Elsewhere in Saturday’s practice matches, Cora Staunton was on the double and Aishling Sheridan shone.
In Florida, Gabriel Jesus scored his fourth goal in three games as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-0.
Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho all scored in this afternoon’s friendly.
Irish internationals Matt Doherty and Troy Parrott both came off the bench.
The Graham Rowntree era gets underway with two friendlies in Cork.
Dublin picked up their first piece of silverware under Mattie Kenny.
Donegal and Derry also sealed their places in the last four today.
Kildare had already sealed their progression as Group C winners.
Páirc Uí Rinn hosted tonight’s game.
The O’Byrne Cup and McGrath Cup begin this week.
All-Ireland SHC champions Limerick will face either Kerry or Tipperary in the semi-final of the Munster Hurling League.
The FBD League action starts with Andy Moran’s Leitrim playing Sligo on Tuesday 4 January.
The Pro14 and Premiership champions went head-to-head in an entertaining pre-season friendly.
Connacht travelled to Worcester this evening for a warm-up game ahead of the upcoming season..
Fofana suffered the serious injury against Villarreal.
United were due to travel to Deepdale at the weekend to continue their preparations for the new season.
The Premier League side were scheduled to play Inter Milan in the opening round of the tournament.
It’s a Connacht side with debuts and full debuts to celebrate.
The 20-year-old has not been in contact with senior squad, who are set to travel to Lisbon to compete in the Champions League quarter-final.
The 28-year-old is currently back in New Zealand for personal reasons.
Felipe Contepomi says the province’s players returned to pre-season in excellent condition.
The Irish provinces are starting to gear up for rugby’s return in August.
Padraic Davis’ side were four points winners in Tullamore.
Tonight’s results mean Monaghan have been promoted to the final four as best runners-up.
The Ulster competition began today.
830 people at McDonagh Park in Nenagh today.
There was early season action in Leinster today.
All-Ireland hurling champions Tipperary will contest a group with Limerick and Clare.
Andy Friend’s side look in good shape ahead of next week’s Pro14 opener.
Leo Cullen’s side enjoyed another useful work-out at Franklin’s Gardens this evening.
A scheduled protest against the signing of the former Ireland out-half will still go ahead at Musgrave Park, however.
The Ireland international has not played since November 2018 but is back to full fitness.
Craig Gilroy and Greg Jones scored two tries apiece against the Glasgow Warriors.
The western province are heading back to Russia next week after their memorable Challenge Cup adventure in 2015.
Leo Cullen’s side made it two pre-season wins from two in Hamilton this evening.
The Pro14 champions are in Ontario for Saturday’s pre-season game.
The Australian was straight onto the training paddock this afternoon.
21-year-old Roman Salanoa came off the bench during Saturday’s pre-season defeat of Coventry.
The Pro14 champions fielded a young side and performed impressively at Donnybrook.
Ross Molony captains the province for their first pre-season hit-out at Donnybrook tomorrow.
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