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Connacht 45-36 Saracens: Sarries fall short in a see-saw battle

Saracens led 12-0 but could not sustain their early momentum, with seven tries from Connacht leaving Maro Itoje’s side empty-handed in Galway.

By Gary Fitzgerald · The Rugby Paper

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 2:59 AM

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Connacht defeated Saracens 45-36 in a high-scoring Champions Cup match in Galway.
Saracens established an early 12-0 lead before Connacht responded with seven tries.
Prendergast and Frawley each scored twice for Connacht, with Gilbert kicking five conversions.

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Connacht defeated Saracens 45-36 in a high-scoring Champions Cup clash in Galway. Despite Saracens building an early 12-0 lead, Connacht fought back by running in seven tries, leaving Maro Itoje's side empty-handed after a fast and furious physical contest.

Connacht's scoring featured two tries each from Prendergast and Frawley, alongside scores by Forde, Hurley-Langton, and Blade, with Gilbert adding five conversions. Saracens responded with six tries, including a brace from Va'enuku, but could not overcome the hosts.

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Connacht 45-36 Saracens: Sarries fall short in a see-saw battle

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