Connacht finally on the edge of glory

CONNACHT yesterday played themselves into a strong position to win the Men’s Interprovincial Championship for the first time since 1983 when they pipped Munster in a cliff hanger at Rosses Point.

Captained by Adrian Wynne of Strandhill and benefiting from the local knowledge of several members of their squad, they remain the only unbeaten side and now meet Leinster today knowing victory will give them the title for only the second time since the series began in 1939.

Having tied with Ulster on Tuesday, Connacht looked to be in big trouble when losing yesterday’s foursomes by 3-1 against Munster.