Challenge Cup: Connacht 29 Sharks 12Cathal Forde, who crossed for two tries, said Connacht laid the foundation for victory in the opening half when they withstood enormous pressure from the Sharks. Forde then wrapped it up when Paul Boyle put him through the middle to again score under the posts. Scorers:Connacht: Tries: C Forde (2), C Mullins, S Hurley-Langton. Sharks: Pens: J Smith (4). Connacht: S Gilbert (J Devine 68); S Jennings, C Forde, B Aki, C Mullins; J Ioane (S Naughton 18), M Devine (C Reilly 67); B Bohan (P Dooley 53), D Heffernan (D Tierney-Martin 56), S Illo (F Bealham 53); J Joyce (N Murray 63), D Murray; J Murphy (P Boyle 56), S Hurley-Langton, C Prendergast (c).

Source: Irish Examiner April 03, 2026 22:40 UTC