Four-try Mahoney leads Griquas to glory

Fullback Connor Mahoney scored four tries as Griquas romped to victory to lift the Tbilisi Cup in Georgia on Sunday.

By Morne Esben · SA Rugby Mag

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 3:50 AM

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Connor Mahoney scored four tries to lead Griquas to a 48-15 win over Spain's Iberians.
The victory secured the Tbilisi Cup title in Georgia and capped an unbeaten campaign for Griquas.
Tom Nel scored twice and Damian Markus was named Man of the Match for Griquas.

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Fullback Connor Mahoney scored four tries to lead Griquas to a 48-15 victory over Spain's Iberians, securing the Tbilisi Cup in Georgia on Sunday. The win capped an unbeaten campaign for head coach Pieter Bergh's side across their Toyota Challenge fixtures.

After trailing early to a try from Iberians scrumhalf Estanislao Bay, Griquas took control before halftime with scores from Tom Nel, Mahoney, and Luke Burger. Man of the Match Damian Markus and Nel added further second-half tries before Mahoney completed his four-try haul to seal the win.

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