For the first time since 1986, Connacht travelled to Munster and beat them on their own patch.
This is Connacht's first win in 38 competitive games away from home against an Irish side and for the moment, they occupy poll position in the Guinness Pro12 Table. The second half was a considerable toil for Pat Lam's side. Their captain John Muldoon was binned with less than 20 minutes to go, a contentious penalty try was awarded against them and the biting gale force wind was blowing against them.
What a try to win the game for Connacht from Bundee Aki! https://t.co/ZQbFprLAQo https://t.co/jkM1jjOBNg
— Ultimate Rugby (@ultimaterugby) November 28, 2015
But with two minutes to go, Robbie Henshaw jigged and weaved to create a path for Bundee Aki who leapt over the Munster line to give his side a win they have waited 29 years to enjoy. Here's how the online community received the historic news.
No Munster fan can complain, connacht utterly deserved to win.
— Matt Cooper (@cooper_m) November 28, 2015
Podcast recorded, driving home then the editing begins! An incredible night for everyone who follows Connacht rugby everywhere in the world.
— Rob Murphy (@murphyrob) November 28, 2015
"I'm just so pleased for everyone in Connacht and I know how much it means to them" - Pat Lam #CRLive
— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) November 28, 2015
Willie O'Dea, Roy Keane, JP McManus, Maurice Fitzgerald, Lar Corbett...your boys have taken one hell of a beating #Connacht
— Nathan Murphy (@nathanmurf) November 28, 2015
Connacht win in Limerick and they utterly deserve it. Played with ambition and defended with huge discipline. Really enjoyable game.
— Rúaidhrí O'Connor (@RuaidhriOC) November 28, 2015
That Connacht try ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
— Steve Manning (@stevemanning15) November 29, 2015
Bloody hell, Connacht just won't go away will they! They've come from nowhere! #GUINNESSPRO12
— âš½Sam Evansâš½ (@Samboevans) November 29, 2015
Newsagent: "Good morning." Connacht fan: "Morning, I'll take one of every newspaper you have please."
— Rob Murphy (@murphyrob) November 29, 2015
Had dream that Connacht took out Munster in Munster & that Pep signed up to manage Utd. Have just re-checked & Connacht have done their bit
— Ken O'Grady (@kogrady74) November 29, 2015
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