The versatile 25-year-old, who helped Ireland to a Six Nations Grand Slam earlier this year before touring South Africa with the British & Irish Lions, has made a huge impact in an Ospreys shirt since arriving in the region in the summer of 2008. Bowe, who is also the all-time leading Magners League try scorer, originally signed a two year deal with an option to extend for an extra year, but he has now agreed to commit to a further three years.

"I was flattered by the interest from other European clubs, but after taking advice from my agent, family and friends, it all came back to the fact that I am enjoying my rugby and life in general at the Ospreys," he said. "Obviously, a return to Ireland had a strong emotional pull and I take enormous pride in the privilege of wearing the Irish jersey. With a father from Munster and a mother from Leinster, who are season ticket holders at Ulster, and having played for Ulster with great friends there, you can imagine the thorough family discussions about the merits of returning to play in Ireland.

"I just feel all the ingredients are here for long-term success and I wanted to give Mike Cuddy, Roger Blyth, the coaches, my team-mates and the Ospreys supporters my commitment for three years. I'm very excited about what we can achieve in that space of time."

Jones was stretchered off the field after a tackle by Connacht flanker Johnny O'Connor in the 14th minute of the game. The accidental incident resulted in Jones being attended to on the field by medical staff before being placed in a neck brace and carried off.

A statement issued today by Munster Rugby read, "Following on from the injury he sustained on Saturday against Connacht Felix Jones will be out of action for the immediate future. The full back damaged neck ligaments as a result of an accidental collision early in the game. He was immediately removed to hospital for examination and will remain there for contining observation for a number of days."

A sell-out crowd was anticipated for the match at Firhill, won 25-12 the hosts, and a final attendance was recorded at 8,830 - an increase of 4,099 since the age-old trophy was resurrected in 2007.

Baillie said, "Glasgow's support has steadily increased over the past few years and it is testament to the hard work of our staff that we have yet again broken the attendance barrier for professional rugby in the west of Scotland. The Warriors have huge potential off the field, as well as on it, and yesterday's attendance reaffirms the appetite that exists for top level sport in Glasgow. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank all those that came to Firhill for the game and hope to see them back here in the near future."