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Rugby
Connacht beat Benetton in remarkable URC clash
The victory boosts the Irish side’s hopes of a top-half finish.
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Connacht 38
Benetton 30
CONNACHT EARNED a remarkable 38-30 win over Benetton at Dexcom Stadium in the United Rugby Championship today.
The Irish raced into a 12-0 lead and conceded 27 points without reply before securing an unlikely victory.
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