European shield: Connacht beat Roma Olympic

In the European Shield in Rome Connacht have pulled off their second victory

Sat, 06 Oct, 2001 - 16:53

In the European Shield in Rome Connacht have pulled off their second victory

beating Roma Olympic 20-10, despite having Johnny O'Connor sent off in the

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