Edinburgh

5 - 26

Full Time

Connacht

Connacht vs Edinburgh

Events

Commentary

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It's all over! The referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Duhan van der Merwe bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

76'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jerry Blyth-Lafferty getting some game time.

74'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Ashman being replaced.

74'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jack Brown getting some game time.

74'

Edinburgh Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Harry Paterson being replaced.

74'

Ross Thompson curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Edinburgh Rugby results in a try for Ewan Ashman

71'

That's a great try assist by Duhan van der Merwe.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Duhan van der Merwe took full advantage.

71'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Mikey Yarr coming on.

67'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Eoin de Buitlear coming off.

67'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Euan McVie coming on.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby make a substitution with Freddy Douglas coming off.

66'

Edinburgh Rugby sub Charlie Shiel comes onto the field.

63'

Hector Patterson departs for Edinburgh Rugby.

63'

Connacht Rugby sub Jack Carty comes onto the field.

63'

Shayne Bolton departs for Connacht Rugby.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Shamus Hurley-Langton goes through the gap.

61'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Matthew Devine

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Matthew Devine goes through the gap.

59'

Matthew Devine comes on for Connacht Rugby.

58'

Ben Murphy leaves the field.

58'

Callum Hunter-Hill comes on for Edinburgh Rugby.

56'

Glen Young leaves the field.

56'

Paul Boyle comes on.

54'

Sean Jansen comes off.

54'

Paul Hill comes on.

53'

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty comes off.

53'

Tom Currie comes on.

53'

Tom Dodd comes off.

53'

Boan Venter comes on.

53'

Pierre Schoeman comes off.

53'

David O'Connor comes on.

53'

Josh Murphy comes off.

53'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Peter Dooley getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Billy Bohan being replaced.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Sam Illo getting some game time.

48'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Finlay Bealham being replaced.

48'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert adds the two points for Connacht Rugby.

43'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Shamus Hurley-Langton dots the ball down from close range.

42'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Shane Jennings being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Conversion

Sam Gilbert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Shamus Hurley-Langton goes over.

35'

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

34'

Trouble here as Sean Naughton breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Josh Ioane breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Darcy Graham breaches the defence.

26'

Sean Naughton comes on.

25'

Harry West comes off.

25'

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

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Josh Ioane

23'

That's a great try assist by Harry West.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Shayne Bolton bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Darcy Graham bursts through to advance the Edinburgh Rugby attack.

20'

A gap opened in the defence and Darcy Graham took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Magnus Bradbury took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Sam Gilbert goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Aimee Barrett-Theron blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Edinburgh v Connacht 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Fri 15th May 2026, 11:45am PDT 
  
 Hive Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Aimee Barrett-Theron

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

72%

77%

Possession Last 10 min

23%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ashman

5 - 26

71'

Gilbert

60'

0 - 26

Devine

60'

0 - 24

Half Time

Gilbert

43'

0 - 19

Hurley-Langton

42'

0 - 17

Gilbert

35'

0 - 12

Hurley-Langton

35'

0 - 10

Ioane

23'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Edinburgh

Connacht

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Defence Profile

Edinburgh

Connacht

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

48%

3-6 secs

24%

33%

6+ secs

10%

19%

131

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

53'

54'

68'

79'

Edinburgh

Connacht

Edinburgh vs Connacht Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Edinburgh face off against Connacht in United Rugby Championship Round 18 on Fri 15th May 2026 at Hive Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 19:45 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 20:45 SAST on SuperSport, 06:45 NZST on URC TV in New Zealand, 04:45 AEST on URC TV in Australia and 11:45 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Connacht won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Connacht in 8th and Edinburgh in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Edinburgh vs Connacht Squads

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