Connacht run riot against Montauban to ensure Challenge Cup progress

The westerners notched 11 tries in Galway. 
Connacht run riot against Montauban to ensure Challenge Cup progress

Connacht's Joe Joyce celebrates after the match. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 - 22:17
John Fallon

Connacht 75 Montauban 14 

Eight players touched down as Connacht ran in 11 tries to book their place in the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup by thrashing ProD2 champions Montauban at Dexcom Stadium.

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