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Connacht narrowly defeats Ulster 15-10 in Women's Interprovincial opener

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Connacht narrowly defeats Ulster 15-10 in Women's Interprovincial opener
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Connacht secured a 15-10 victory over Ulster in the Women's Interprovincial Championship opener at Affidea Stadium. The first half ended level at 5-5, with Ulster's Claire Boles and Connacht's Anna McGann each scoring a try. In the second half, McGann added another try, and Meabh Deely extended Connacht's lead with a penalty kick. Despite Ulster's efforts, including a try from Sophie Barrett, they couldn't regain control in the closing minutes. Ulster's next match is against Munster on August 15.

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  • •Connacht leads 15-10 against Ulster in the Women's Interprovincial Championship
  • •First half concludes 5-5 with scores from Boles and McGann
  • •Ulster scores again with Barrett's try but falls short
  • •Connacht's Deely kicks a penalty for a 15-10 lead
  • •Ulster faces Munster next on August 15
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  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Ulster fall to Connacht in opening interpro
  • 6:20 PMBBC Sport — Ulster fall to Connacht in opening interpro
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A dominant second-half performance by Connacht saw the western province inflict a painful 15-10 defeat on Ulster in their opening match of the Interprovincial Championship at Affidea Stadium.

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A dominant second-half performance by Connacht saw the western province inflict a painful 15-10 defeat on Ulster in their opening match of the Interprovincial Championship at Affidea Stadium.

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