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Injury-hit Connacht take charge in Challenge Cup

Jack Carty was the man of the match as he out-kicked his counterpart with six penalties to one.

Injury-hit Connacht take charge in Challenge Cup

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015 - 23:49

Connacht 25 Newcastle Falcons 10

Connacht are in charge of Pool 1 of the European Challenge Cup after a 25-10 win over Newcastle at the Sportsground.

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