Jubilant Connacht celebrate historic victory in France

Connacht produced one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Heineken Cup as they rounded off a perfect weekend in Europe for the Irish provinces with a 16-14 win in Toulouse.

Jubilant Connacht celebrate historic victory in France

Connacht produced one of the biggest upsets in the history of the Heineken Cup as they rounded off a perfect weekend in Europe for the Irish provinces with a 16-14 win in Toulouse.

Connacht were outscored two tries to one, but Kieran Marmion's second-half effort combined with 11 points from the boot of fly-half Dan Parks - who successfully kicked two penalties, a conversion and a drop goal - saw them claim a huge scalp.

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