Connacht fightback falls short as Edinburgh inflict fifth defeat in a row 

A frustrating final home game of the season in many ways summed up the Connacht campaign as they failed to make the most of opportunities while simultaneously leaking soft tries

SIGNING OFF: Shayne Bolton of Connacht in action against Edinburgh players Ross Thompson, second from right, and Wes Goosen, right, during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Edinburgh at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Connacht 21 Edinburgh 31 

Connacht came from 14 points adrift to get level in the second half but never managed to get ahead and fell to a fifth successive URC defeat. It was visitors Edinburgh who kept their season alive by securing a bonus-point win at Dexcom Stadium.