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An attack at the Glass House Mountains National Park has angered traditional owners, hikers and park rangers and vandals could face a $500k fine if caught.

Connachts season concluded in South Africa with a loss to defending URC champions DHL Stormers, but having achieved one major ambition - to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season.

Connachts season took a significant leap forward when the squad headed to South Africa on Tuesday to play in the first United Rugby Championship semi-final.

Pressure is building for authorities to close a hiking trail up a culturally significant peak in the Glasshouse Mountains.

Outhalf Jack Carty has become Connachts all-time top points scorer after a comprehensive 43-24 over the Emirates Lions at the weekend.

Connacht head to England for their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture on Saturday (5.30pm ) looking to maintain this season’s 100 per cent record. A bonus-point win against Newcastle Falcons is the target, and this would ensure Connacht qualify with the best possible seeding as they face into next round in which Heineken Cup teams will be included.

Connacht continue their European campaign intent on keeping their winning form intact when they host French outfit Brive at the Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm ).

It was a weekend to remember for the Gort River Walk Development Group — Not only did they host the official opening of their beautiful 3km looped trail, but they also scooped a national honour in the Tidy Towns competition.

It was a weekend to remember for the Gort River Walk Development Group — Not only did they host the official opening of their beautiful 3km looped trail, but they also scooped a national honour in the Tidy Towns competition.

Connacht got out of the blocks with a hard fought 20-11 victory over Munster in front of a boisterous home crowd in the Sportsground on Friday night.