By JOHN FALLON

Connacht ..........38pts
Tries: Kilgallen 13, Tierney-Martin 18, Oliver 28, Hansen 37, Penalty 45, Marmion 76
Conversions: Carty 14, 29, 37

Cardiff ...............19pts
Tries: Young 49, 80; Davies 31
Conversions: Priestland 32, 80
Bundee Aki led the way as Connacht strengthened their claim for a knockout spot in the URC and qualification for next season’s Champions Cup with an impressive win to mark Andy Friend’s final game in charge at the Sportsground after five years.
Cardiff never looked like getting the win they needed to lay claim to their play-off spot but had eno...