Leinster Spoil Connacht's Party in Thrilling Interpro

Leinster spoil Connacht's party in thrilling interpro

It was meant to be a famous night for Connacht, but Leinster didn't get the memo and recorded a bonus-point 34-23 URC victory at the new Dexcom Stadium.

Leinster power pays in the end

■By SAM JACKSON Connacht .......23 Leinster ......... 34 LEINSTER maintained their strong momentum with victory over Connacht at a rain-soaked Dexcom Stadium, pulling clear in the final quarter after an evenly balanced contest. Connacht opened their new Clan Stand which has increased their capacity to over 12,000 but despite a feverish atmosphere, the visitors made […] The post Leinster power pays in the end appeared first on The Rugby Paper.

Connacht v Leinster: Five takeaways as 'prop crisis' deepens for Ireland but 'nuisance' Springbok 'lights the fuse'

Following a 34-23 victory for Leinster over Connacht in their United Rugby Championship fixture, here are our five takeaways from Dexcom Stadium.

Irish Rugby | Leinster Spoil Connacht’s Party On Clan Stand’s Opening Night

Leinster turned the screw with three tries during the final 23 minutes – including one from player-of-the-match Charlie Tector – to hand Connacht a 34-23 derby defeat at Dexcom Stadium. On the night that the resplendent Clan Stand was officially opened, a record crowd of 12,481 watched Connacht lead twice but ultimately fall to their […]

Connacht v Leinster, URC

It’s the main event of the Irish rugby weekend as the main stand at Dexcom Stadium is opened for the first time (ko 5:30pm).

Connacht Rugby Celebrates Official Opening of redeveloped Dexcom Stadium

Connacht Rugby has celebrated the official opening of the newly revamped Dexcom Stadium, formerly known as The Sportsground, this weekend. The project included the construction of a new all-weather playing surface, a new LED floodlighting system, construction of a new High-Performance Centre and the new Clan Stand. This high-quality facility will support elite rugby, enhance the matchday experience for supporters and provide lasting benefits to …