CHALLENGE CUP
Paul Kingston Oct 10

Was it bouldoire or lagarde that scored?

Catherine Byrne Oct 10

Need to update the table lads Connacht have 5 points not 2

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

And referee Andrew McMenemy sounds his whistle bringing this high-scoring 80 minutes of rugby to a close. A promising start to the second half by the visitors showed glimpses of a fight back with a try within the first two minutes. But immediate tries from Henshaw and Poolman kept a comfortable gap between the sides. Notable performances from Ronaldson with the boot and youngster Darragh Leader with the ball in the hand were arguably the differences between the teams. All in all, Connacht will be thrilled with the bonus point win in the opening game of their European campaign. For the visitors, disappointment on the faces as they leave the field but some positives can be taken from the threatening passages of play in the second 40 minutes of the game.
But that marks an end to Ultimate Rugby's coverage of this opening Pool 2 game between Connacht and La Rochelle. Hope you all enjoyed it!

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

La Rochelle string an excellent passage of play together. The ball is spread wide and sees No. 8 Goujon surge up the touch line and feeds winger La Gard but formidable defence from Robbie Henshaw breaks up the play and drags the winger into touch.

Paul Kingston Oct 10

Great :)

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

Play slows up around the middle of the pitch with both sides looking threatening but solid defences from both teams keeping play camped around the halfway line.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

@Paul Kingston: Well-taken. Spotted a gap in the Connacht defence and exploited it.

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

TRY! The visitors pull one back and its sub Bouldoire who's credited with the try! Le Bail adds the extras to close the gap to 36 points. 48-12, 70 minutes gone.

Paul Kingston Oct 10

What was the try like?

Ultimate Rugby Oct 10

TRY! Matt Healy gets on the end of his own play to touch down for his first try of the game! Porter makes a mends for his first miss to add the extras. Connacht now leading by 43 points. 48-5.