Forgettable show as record ends

THREE points was probably all Connacht deserved from this contest but that doesn’t mean to suggest they were completely outclassed at a dreary Sportsground on Friday night. The Ospreys were flattered by a 16-point return from a pretty dour opening day contest but were worthy of their victory nonetheless, thanks to a clinical edge score taking department and their guile and power at the breakdown.The defeat brought Connacht’s whimsical record in Magners League opening round games to an end - with the westerners’ seven previous victories in a row on opening day now consigned to the history books.Connacht were left with too stiff a task in the second half trailing 13-0 as they turned with the elements at their back. James Hook had kicked two penalties either side of a try that he created through a sublime bit of skill. His kick through was perfect for Niki Walker to out sprint Liam Bibo and score in the corner, Hook converted and the game’s pivotal moment was complete.Bar a late...