CHALLENGE CUP
Lee Ó. Dec 12

Feckin delighted

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Full time in this Challenge Cup match between Connacht and Bayonne and the home side have won comprehensively 42-19. Connacht head the lead at half time after two tries from Poolman but this was cancelled out early in the second. The game was close for 60 mins but then when Bayonne went down to 14 Connacht cut loose adding 3 more tries. Four of the five tries came from their outstanding driving maul which is now proving to be a serious weapon for Connacht. Connacht will travel to Bayonne next week one point behind Exeter who are leading the group. Thank you for following this game on UR, I hope you enjoyed our coverage

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Muliaina almost gets his first try for Connacht as he chases a kick through but the ball goes out before he reaches it

Charlie G. Dec 12

Well lads what's the story now?

Rory Carr Dec 12

Brilliant second half from the team

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

5th try of the game for Connacht for Connacht and the 4th that comes from a driving maul. This time they dont need to use the backs as Faloon is the player to dice over the line

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Try Connacht and now they have the bonus point. Like the first 2 tries this score comes off a secured lineout and driving maul before the ball is released to the backs, this time its McSharry whos powers over and a great line

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

3rd try of the game for Connacht as they instantly take advantage of having an extra man. A fantastic box kick from Marmion, which has been a feature of todays game, is collected by Aki who runs in from the 22

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Connachts driving maul is working wonders here today. They drive 25m before Lapeyrade comes in at the side to bring it down and is sent to the bin as a result

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Another powerful scrum from Connacht against the head wins them a penalty. Carty cuts the gap down to 1