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Stormers outlast Connacht in United Rugby Championship opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:48 PM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Stormers outlast Connacht in United Rugby Championship opener
Summary

In the opening match of the United Rugby Championship on September 25, Stormers secured a 22-15 victory over Connacht in Galway. After a slow start, Connacht took the lead at halftime 15-10 following tries from Mack Hansen and Josh Ioane. The Stormers, powered by Warrick Gelant’s first try, rallied in the second half with three tries, including two late efforts from Vernon Paulo and Ezekiel Ngobeni, to clinch the win. The Stormers displayed strong game management to wear down their opponents in the latter stages of the match.

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  • •Stormers score 22 points, Connacht finishes with 15
  • •Connacht led 15-10 at halftime after two quick tries
  • •Warrick Gelant, Sazi Sandi, Vernon Paulo, and Ezekiel Ngobeni score for Stormers
  • •Match held at Dexcom Stadium in Galway
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  • 9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night
  • 9:41 PMBBC Sport — Stormers win as Connacht falter on opening night
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Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.

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Connacht fall to an opening-night defeat in the United Rugby Championship in Galway as the Stormers' power wore them down in the second half.

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