Carty inspires Connacht to priceless win

Jack Carty returned to the Sportsground after his Irish debut in the Six Nations to guide them to a priceless victory in their quest for a knockout place and Champions Cup rugby next season. Carty was kept in reserve but then after Connacht had blown a 14-0 lead, was sprung from the bench to steer them home and in the process become the province’s all-time top scorer.

Carty edged them back in front with a penalty after coming on and then was twice involved as Matt Healy got over for his second try after a superb offload by Carty sent Eoin McKeon through and from the next phase Carty spun it wide for the left winger to finish. It got even better in the final play when Carty squeezed over to secure the bonus point on a memorable night after a bruising encounter.