Gallagher star ts for Connacht against Brive

SLIGO’S Cillian Gallagher made his second start for Connacht as they defeated Brive 55-10 in the Challenge Cup on Saturday in the Sportsground. Connacht have strug- gled for form in the PRO 14 but once again turned on the style in the European Challenge Cup as they destroyed Brive 55-10 to increase their stranglehold on Pool 5.

Wing Matt star man, four tries as another step knockout stag- his first after claiming a Jack kick one-handed ing. Brive hit back

Germain before a Car- rewarded with another five-pointer.

Connacht led just 17-10 at the break but the floodgates opened soon after. Healy completed his hat-trick with two more tries before the hour mark, which was quickly followed by a Tom Farrell score off the bench.

Connacht heaped more misery on the visitors before the final whistle, with Healy and Kieran Marmion both dotting down for further scores, as home side breached the 50-point mark. Connacht now lead Pool 5 on 17 points, with Worcester in second on 12 points. Healy was the crossing for Connacht took towards the es. Healy scored just six minutes, Carty cross-field to open the scorwith a try from Gaetan ty break on the 22 was