Perpignan Perpignan 18 - 31 Connacht Connacht

● full_time 80 minutes

15 Dec 2024

EPCR Challenge Cup

Stage: Pool 1 Round 2

Stade Aime Giral

Head to Head

Connacht Rugby secured a convincing 31-18 win against USA Perpignan at Stade Aime Giral. The away side started strong, with Ralston and de Buitlear both scoring tries in the first ten minutes, followed by successful conversions from Carty. Perpignan fought back with a try from Boyer Gallardo and penalties by Aucagne to keep the match competitive. In the second half, Joseph added a try for Perpignan, but Connacht responded with a try from Boyle, maintaining their lead. Aucagne's penalties kept Perpignan in touch, but the away team's clinical finishing proved decisive. Connacht's strong performance was bolstered by their effective substitutions and solid defense, especially after Warion received a yellow card. Ultimately, Connacht's victory showcased their dominance and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Weather

Temperature: 10.6°C (Feels like 3.9°C) Condition: Windy Wind: 33.2 km/h, gusting to 61.6 km/h Humidity: 67% Cloud Cover: 29%

Highlights

Events

  • 0' kickoff
  • 3' substitution Sean O'Brien
  • 6' try Byron Ralston
  • 7' conversion Jack Carty
  • 10' try Eoin de Buitlear
  • 11' conversion Jack Carty
  • 17' try Lorencio Boyer Gallardo
  • 22' substitution Andrew Smith
  • 27' penalty Antoine Aucagne
  • 36' try Chay Mullins
  • 40' half_time
  • 40' second_half
  • 44' penalty Antoine Aucagne
  • 50' try Jefferson Joseph
  • 51' conversion Antoine Aucagne
  • 51' substitution Matthew Devine
  • 51' substitution Sam Illo
  • 52' substitution Andro Dvali
  • 54' substitution James Hall
  • 56' yellow_card Adrien Warion
  • 56' substitution Antoine Aucagne
  • 57' try Paul Boyle
  • 57' conversion Jack Carty
  • 57' substitution Santiago Cordero
  • 58' substitution Shamus Hurley-Langton
  • 61' substitution Seilala Lam
  • 61' substitution Lorencio Boyer Gallardo
  • 61' substitution Eneriko Buliruarua
  • 62' substitution Eoin de Buitlear
  • 62' substitution Denis Buckley
  • 66' substitution Max Hicks
  • 66' substitution Matthew Devine
  • 66' yellow_card_complete Adrien Warion
  • 77' substitution Nemo Roelofse
  • 78' try Adam McBurney
  • 80' full_time