Fitzgerald’s heroics see Connacht make winning return to Champions Cup

A nerveless Conor Fitzgerald penalty 13 minutes from time clinched European victory for Connacht as Andy Friend’s side battled bravely to launch their Champions Cup campaign with an impressive Sportsground win.

Fitzgerald’s heroics see Connacht make winning return to Champions Cup
Sun, 17 Nov, 2019 - 18:11
Declan Rooney

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A nerveless Conor Fitzgerald penalty 13 minutes from time clinched European victory for Connacht as Andy Friend’s side battled bravely to launch their Champions Cup campaign with an impressive Sportsground win.

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CourtsRugbyPlace: College RoadPlace: EuropePerson: FitzgeraldPerson: Conor FitzgeraldPerson: Andy FriendPerson: Aaron CrudenPerson: Paul BoylePerson: Tom McCartneyPerson: Caolin BladePerson: Anthony BouthierPerson: Denis BuckleyPerson: Robin CopelandPerson: Jarrad ButlerPerson: BoylePerson: Cillian GallagherPerson: ButlerPerson: Matt HealyPerson: Niyi AdeolokunPerson: Pete McCabePerson: DirectorPerson: CotterPerson: Xavier GarbajosaPerson: CrudenPerson: CopelandPerson: PaillauguePerson: McCartneyPerson: Paul WillemsePerson: BladePerson: BouthierPerson: P BoylePerson: T McCartneyPerson: CartyPerson: J PorchPerson: T DalyPerson: K GodwinPerson: J CartyPerson: C BladePerson: Ds BuckleyEvent: Champions CupOrganisation: ConnachtOrganisation: Connacht23Montpellier20Organisation: MontpellierOrganisation: IRFUOrganisation: Rugby
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