Connacht Rugby secured a vital URC win against Cardiff despite challenging weather conditions. Terenure College's unbeaten run came to an end, while St Mary's College, Lansdowne, and City of Armagh all recorded significant victories. Old Belvedere, Instonians, and Trinity College also enjoyed successful outings, while Buccaneers remain winless at the bottom of the 2A division.
Connacht Rugby secured a crucial United Rugby Championship ( URC ) victory against Cardiff in a thrilling match marked by late drama and challenging weather conditions. The win sees Connacht remain at the summit of the URC table. Meanwhile, Terenure College 's impressive seven-match unbeaten streak came to an end in a hard-fought 31-29 defeat against City of Armagh. City of Armagh completed a double over last year's runners-up, Terenure College , thanks to a strong second-half performance.
In other URC action, St Mary's College returned to winning form with a convincing 36-14 triumph over UCD. Lansdowne moved six points outside the top four after a comfortable 29-14 victory over Young Munster, while Garryowen suffered a disappointing 13th consecutive loss at home to Ballynahinch. Old Belvedere and Instonians took significant steps towards securing their respective titles in the 1B and 2A divisions with impressive home wins. Trinity College secured a crucial 20-19 win over Shannon, boosting their chances of avoiding a second consecutive relegation. Buccaneers, however, continue to struggle, suffering their 13th consecutive defeat in a 42-10 loss at home to Old Crescent. This result leaves them 18 points adrift at the bottom of the 2A division.
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