Connacht's Dominance Sends Edinburgh Packing in URC Play-offs

Connacht's Dominance Sends Edinburgh Packing in URC Play-offs

Connacht secured their spot in the United Rugby Championship play-offs with a commanding bonus-point victory against Edinburgh. The match, held on April 15, saw Connacht leading 19-0 at halftime thanks to a try from Josh Ioane and a brace from Shamus Hurley-Langton. The scoring began with a brilliant turnover play, where Connacht transitioned quickly from defense to offense, allowing Ioane to score the opener. Following this, Hurley-Langton capitalized on sustained pressure, diving over for his first try and later adding a second just before the break. In the second half, Edinburgh struggled to penetrate Connacht's resilient defense. Their efforts were thwarted, leading to Connacht's fourth try, scored by substitute Matthew Devine, who reacted quickly to a spilled ball in midfield, securing the bonus point. While Duhan van der Merwe made an impressive break to assist Ewan Ashman for a late consolation try, it did little to alleviate the disappointment for Edinburgh, who finished the season in 12th place. Connacht's victory elevated them to sixth in the URC standings, marking a successful end to their regular season.

Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-15