Connacht earn Champions Cup play-off after epic second half

Connacht's efforts over the season saw them secure a best-ever finish of seventh which sets up a European Champions Cup qualification play-off away to Gloucester next Sunday.

Connacht earn Champions Cup play-off after epic second half
Sat, 16 May, 2015 - 18:51

Connacht 20 Ospreys 24

The Ospreys missed out on home advantage in the Guinness PRO12 play-offs as they failed to score in the second half of their 24-20 win over Connacht.

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