Connacht cruise past Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-final
Kenneth Fox
Connacht have beaten URC rivals Hollywood Sharks in the Challenge Cup to reach the quarter-finals.
After being down 12-7 at half-time, the home side scored three tries in the second half to pull ahead.
Two tries from Cathal Forde and another Shamus Hurley-Langton put them up 24-12 before Sam Gilbert stretched the advantage to 29 points.
The win marks Connacht's sixth win in a row under Stuart Lancaster's side after they beat Ospreys at the Dexcom Stadium last weekend.
On we march to the quarter-finals! 🙌
Another win, our 6️⃣th in a row 😎
Another incredible defensive display 😤
Another good night at the office 💚@KiaRenmore | #MovementThatInspires pic.twitter.com/eRdyyHW0s0
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) April 3, 2026
