Walder: We couldn’t put them under any pressure

By JOHN FALLON

Connacht..........22pts
Tries: Boyle 4, Byrne 37, Killgallen 77
Conversions: Hawkshaw 4, 38
Penalties: Hawkshaw 60

Newcastle.......... 8pts
Tries: Earle 25
Penalties: Schoeman 20
NEWCASTLE Falcons coach Dave Walder said they just were not accurate enough to claim a Challenge Cup win in freezing conditions at the Sportsground.
His side deservedly led 8-7 after 25 minutes but didn’t score again once Connacht got to grips with their pack in the set-piece.
“We had endeavour, we showed good attitude but we just lacked a bit of accuracy,” said...

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