Stormers Edge Connacht 34-29 in Dramatic URC Clash

Connacht narrowly missed out on a crucial United Rugby Championship win against the Stormers in Cape Town, falling 34-29 after a last-minute try was ruled out for obstruction. The Irish side, under interim head coach Cullie Tucker following Pete Wilkins’ departure, showed resilience despite being undermanned due to injuries. The match featured a high-scoring and fast-paced first half, with both teams exchanging four tries each; Stormers’ Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was particularly influential, scoring a hat-trick and totaling 24 points. Connacht kept pace throughout, leveling the score multiple times and collecting two bonus points, but ultimately, a TMO decision denied them a dramatic comeback victory. Tucker praised his team’s character and performance, emphasizing their determination despite the loss. The defeat leaves Connacht with only two wins from their last nine URC games, complicating their play-off aspirations, while the Stormers boosted their own prospects.