Ulster overcome La Rochelle to reach Challenge Cup semisZac Ward scored a brace of tries as Ulster booked their place in the Investec Challenge Cup semi-finals with a dominant 41-24 win over La Rochelle under stormy conditions at the Affidea Stadium.
Friday's League of Ireland results and reportsShamrock Rovers are top of the table after beating St Patrick's Athletic, while Sligo Rovers defeated ten-man Bohemians and Dundalk and a Derry City side that had James McClean sent off, drew 2-2 at Oriel Park.
Sensational McIlroy races clear of the field at AugustaRory McIlroy opened up a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway point after a scintillating back nine in his second round at the Masters in Augusta, while Shane Lowry is tied for third going into the weekend.