In the weeks leading up to the festival, throughputs at Department of Agriculture approved sheepmeat export plants swelled and prices, for the most part, held relatively stable. Last week, in the final days leading up to Eid-al-Adha, factories moved to lower spring lambs by 10-20c/kg and most plants were offering base quotes of 470-490c/kg. This France week, with the demand created by the Muslim festival still fresh in mind, factories have moved to knock another 10-20c/kg of base prices; most plants are now offering 460-470c/kg to secure supplies. Like last week, Kildare Chilling continues to lead

“I loved the Top 14, I loved the competition I loved playing week in, week out in front of big crowds and against top players but it was tough decision,” Farrell said of his mindset before he agreed to sign on for Munster last January. “But as soon as I made it, it was easier throughout the rest of the season, especially when I watched Munster, that just reassured me that it was the right decision. I spoke to (Mike Prendergast) a lot about it and he did reassure me it was a good place.” Farrell had left his native Ulster after three injury-hit years but moving to France was a gamble that paid off,