Ireland call-ups Finlay Bealham and Dave Heffernan injured in Connacht loss 

Connacht were in the hunt until the final quarter but they fell off the pace from there against Cardiff Blues

Conor Oliver scores Connacht's try against Cardiff Blues at Rodney Parade in Newport, Wales. Photo by Gareth Everett/Sportsfile

Cardiff Blues 29 Connacht 7  

Connacht’s bright start to the season was brought to an end in Newport as Cardiff Blues carved out a bonus-point win.