As we build up to the Northampton v Connacht match in the Champions Cup qualifier we take a look at the history of competitive matches between the clubs.
Connacht have played Northampton 4 times in the Challenge Cup and have a record of W2 L2.
Round 3 of Challenge Cup 96/97
Connacht 11 Northampton 31 – 19 October 1996, Sportsground
Brian Carey scored the Connacht try. Matt Dawson, Gregor Townsend, Paul Grayson and Nick Beal (2) scored the Northampton tries.
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Round 1 of Challenge Cup 97/98
Connacht 43 Northampton 13 – 9 September 1997, Sportsground
Willie Ruane, Pat Duignan, Nigel Carolan Shane McEntee and Russell Southam scored for Connacht. Nick Beal scored the visitors try.
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Round 6 of Challenge Cup 97/98
Northampton 15 Connacht 20 – 11 October 1997, Franklin’s Gardens
Nigel Carolan, John Maher, Junior Charlie scored tries for Connacht. Gregor Townsend and Jonny Bell scored tries for Northampton.
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Quarter Final of Challenge Cup 08/09
Northampton 42 Connacht 13 – 11 April 2009, Franklin’s Gardens
Ray Ofisa scored for Connacht. Joe Ansbro, Bruce Reihana, Neil Best and Chris Mayor scored for Northampton.
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