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Connacht’s Chay Mullins scores his third try. James Crombie/INPHO
Rugby
Connacht comfortably beat Zebre in Challenge Cup
Irish Sevens star Chay Mullins scored a hat-trick on his debut.
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Connacht 43
Zebre 12
CONNACHT EARNED a convincing 43-12 victory over Zebre in the European Challenge Cup at Dexcom Stadium tonight.
Irish Sevens star Chay Mullins scored a hat-trick on his debut, while academy players Sean Naughton from Galway and Fiachna Barrett from north Mayo also played for the first time.
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