Ulster secures third place with win over Connacht
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Ulster concluded their Women's Interprovincial Championship with a victory over Connacht, winning 29-10 at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. The win allowed Ulster to claim third place in the tournament. After trailing early, Ulster quickly took control, with two first-half tries from Maebh Clenaghan. Connacht's Aoife Heaney scored in the opening minute, but Ulster responded with strong performances, including a final score from Siobhan Sheerin five minutes from the end. This marks a successful finish to Ulster's campaign, especially after losing their previous encounter against Connacht.
- •Ulster finishes third in the Women's Interprovincial Championship.
- •Ulster scored five tries, including two by Maebh Clenaghan.
- •Connacht's Aoife Heaney opened the scoring just one minute in.
- •Final score: Ulster 29, Connacht 10.
- •The match took place at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Ulster defeat Connacht to finish third
"Ulster complete their Women's Interprovincial Championship campaign on a high with a third-place finish, thanks to a 29-10 victory over Connacht at Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
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