Slick Connacht keep hopes alive, deepen weakened Munster gloom

Connacht gained an emphatic bonus-point derby victory over a sorry Munster at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night.

ON FIRE: Connacht players celebrate during the United Rugby Championship match between Connacht and Munster at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Sat, 09 May, 2026 - 21:58

Simon Lewis, Dexcom Stadium

URC: Connacht 26 Munster 7

Connacht ensured they keep their URC play-off hopes alive into the final round of the regular season after an emphatic bonus-point derby victory over a sorry Munster at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday night.

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