Connacht 75 Montauban 14Eight 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. Connacht had it all wrapped up by the break when eight tries saw them lead by 56-7. But this win is a timely boost for Connacht who host Leinster next Saturday when the €40m redevelopment of the former Sportsground is officially opened. Scorers: Connacht: Tries: P Boyle (2), C Prendergast (2), S Gilbert, H West, M Devine, S Jansen, S Jennings, D Tierney Martin, penalty try. Montauban: Tries: J Seux, P Vallee.

Source: Irish Examiner January 17, 2026 22:24 UTC