Connacht surrender lead against 13-man Racing

Connacht surrender lead against 13-man Racing

Connacht's hopes of making a push for only the second piece of silverware in their history went up in smoke at Dexcom Stadium when they were blown away by a Racing side who had a man sent off after just 13 minutes.

The Francilians composted their ticket for the last square for a 43-40 win on the lawn of the Irish province of Connacht on Saturday.

While the Racingmen quickly experienced a disaster scenario – quickly 14 to 15 after the exclusion of Naituvi and with 16 points late at the 20th minute – they finally showed a...

Racing 92 star sent-off for brutal tackle while Owen Farrell escapes same fate in Connacht win

Despite an early red card to Wame Naituvi and a spirited fightback, Racing 92 held on to claim a famous 43-40 win over Connacht.

Despite a red card received in the 13th minute, then a yellow one in the 77th, the Racingmen reduced to thirteen at the end of the game managed to win their quarter final at Galway (40-43) against the Irish province of Connacht. In the semifinals, they will find the LOU in Gerland.