Kieran Keane: A performance like that warms your heart

Connacht 55 Brive 10: Connacht coach Kieran Keane is relishing facing into three consecutive inter-pro derbies with a squad high on confidence after their latest European masterclass.

Domestic rugby has only produced fleeting glory for Connacht this season, but they now turn focus toward Ulster at the Sportsground on St Stephen’s Day on the back of consecutive bonus point wins in the Challenge Cup.

Matt Healy stole the headlines with four tries for the western province while Jack Carty was immaculate from the tee and with ball in hand. As well as a 100% return from his nine kicks from the tee, Carty scored a try in the first-half and also laid on crossfield kicks for two other tries.