Connacht clinched a bonus‑point win in Edinburgh, sealing their spot in the United Rugby Championship play‑offs. Josh Ioane opened the scoring, diving over after a turnover, and Shamus Hurley‑Langton added a brace to leave the visitors 19‑0 at the break. Matthew Devine completed the fourth try, locking in the bonus point. The win also marks their first home playoff berth since 2022.

Edinburgh breached the Connacht line in the second half through Ewan Ashman, but the try offered little consolation as the hosts could not overturn a defence. The Irish side kept the ball alive, repeatedly forcing errors and converting them into scores, which pushed them up to sixth in the URC table while condemning Edinburgh to a no‑higher‑than‑12th finish. Relentless pressure forced Edinburgh into handling errors.

Both teams fielded seasoned line‑ups, with Connacht featuring the likes of Ross Byrne and Jack O’Connor, while Edinburgh relied on Duhan van der Merwe’s break and Ashman’s try. Their disciplined defence limited Edinburgh to one try, showcasing strength. The result caps a disappointing campaign for Edinburgh and gives Connacht momentum heading into the knockout stage, where they will aim to extend their recent surge.