All the highlights from a perfect weekend for the Irish sides in the Guinness Pro12

THE FOUR IRISH provinces will switch their attentions to the European Champions Cup this week on the back of wins in round 10 of the Guinness Pro12.

Munster kicked off a successful weekend for Irish rugby on Friday night, with Ian Keatley’s late drop goal ensuring that they remain at the top of the table after a 16-15 victory away to Glasgow Warriors.

Connacht ran in seven tries at the Sportsground as they eased to a 47-8 triumph over bottom side Benetton Treviso.

Ulster ended a dismal run of three consecutive defeats with a bonus-point 35-22 win at home to Cardiff Blues.

Leinster also secured a bonus point to draw level on points with Munster on Saturday night as they saw off Newport Gwent Dragons 28-15 at the RDS to complete a clean sweep for the Irish sides.

Ireland international Dan Tuohy has left Ulster for Bristol

Furlong not resting on his laurels as he ‘keeps on trucking’ in pursuit of perfection