Connacht

52 - 0

Full Time

Black Lion

Black Lion vs Connacht

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Anthony Woodthorpe has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sean O'Brien being replaced.

74'

Black Lion make a substitution with Irakli Kvatadze coming on.

69'

Black Lion make a substitution with Shalva Mamukashvili coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Sam Gilbert successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Shayne Bolton leads to a try for Connacht Rugby

66'

A gap opened in the defence and Shayne Bolton took full advantage.

66'

Hugh Gavin sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Billy Bohan goes through the gap.

66'

Black Lion make a substitution with Guram Ghaniashvili coming on.

65'

Black Lion make a substitution with Demur Epremidze coming off.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with David Hawkshaw coming on.

65'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Cathal Forde coming off.

65'

Black Lion sub Giorgi Spanderashvili comes onto the field.

65'

Tengiz Peranidze departs for Black Lion.

65'

Black Lion sub Sandro Todua comes onto the field.

60'

Shalva Aptsiauri departs for Black Lion.

60'

Black Lion sub Giorgi Chkhartishvili comes onto the field.

60'

Kakhaber Darbaidze departs for Black Lion.

60'

Black Lion sub Shalva Mamukashvili comes onto the field.

60'

Irakli Kvatadze departs for Black Lion.

60'

Zaur Lutidze comes on for Black Lion.

55'

Tornike Kakhoidze leaves the field.

55'

Harry West comes on.

53'

Jack Carty comes off.

53'

Matthew Devine comes on.

53'

Caolin Blade comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Sam Gilbert kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Caolin Blade from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

53'

What a run here by Caolin Blade as they get over the gainline!

52'

That's a great try assist by Dylan Tierney-Martin.

52'

What a run here by Hugh Gavin as they get over the gainline!

51'

Josh Murphy comes on.

51'

Shamus Hurley-Langton comes off.

51'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Fiachna Barrett getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Illo being replaced.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Tierney-Martin getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Dave Heffernan being replaced.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Billy Bohan getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Duggan being replaced.

48'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Joe Joyce coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Darragh Murray coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Shayne Bolton, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Shayne Bolton being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Cathal Forde.

39'

Connacht Rugby go for goal with Sam Gilbert taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sam Illo scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Paul Boyle breaches the defence.

32'

Vasil Kakovin comes on for Black Lion.

32'

Nikoloz Khatiashvili leaves the field.

32'

Trouble here as Tornike Kakhoidze breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Chay Mullins breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Paul Boyle scores from close range.

28'

Spellbinding play by Sam Illo is finished off with a try.

28'

Black Lion decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Kervalishvili getting some game time.

22'

Black Lion decide to make a substitution, with Lasha Tsikhistavi being replaced.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Irakli Kvatadze bursts through to advance the Black Lion attack.

20'

Sam Gilbert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

17'

Try

What a kick! Caolin Blade takes full advantage to score for Connacht Rugby.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Caolin Blade took full advantage.

16'

Hugh Gavin sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugh Gavin took full advantage.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Chay Mullins took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Luka Takaishvili took full advantage.

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Connacht Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Paul Boyle touching down.

Sam Illo played a key part in that try.

Yellow Card

Shalva Aptsiauri (Black Lion) is shown a yellow card

Conversion

Sam Gilbert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Connacht Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Paul Boyle touching down.

We are underway as the referee Anthony Woodthorpe blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Connacht v Black Lion 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 13th December 2025, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Dexcom Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Anthony Woodthorpe

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +52

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

55%

Possession Last 10 min

45%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gilbert

52 - 0

67'

Bolton

50 - 0

66'

Gilbert

45 - 0

53'

Blade

43 - 0

53'

Half Time

Gilbert

38 - 0

40'

Bolton

36 - 0

39'

Illo

31 - 0

32'

Gilbert

26 - 0

28'

Boyle

24 - 0

28'

Blade

19 - 0

16'

Gilbert

14 - 0

Boyle

12 - 0

Aptsiauri

7 - 0

Gilbert

7 - 0

Boyle

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Connacht

89%

Draw

Black Lion

10%

Scrum-Won by Matthew Devine

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht

Black Lion

More Less

Defence Profile

Connacht

Black Lion

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

62%

39%

3-6 secs

27%

34%

6+ secs

11%

26%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

62'

65'

69'

78'

Connacht

Black Lion

Connacht vs Black Lion Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Connacht face off against Black Lion in Challenge Cup Round 2 on Sat 13th December 2025 at Dexcom Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Connacht won the last encounter but Connacht are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Black Lion in 3rd and Connacht in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Connacht vs Black Lion Squads

The official squads for Connacht vs Black Lion will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.