London Irish 41-35 Cardiff Blues: Irish defy red card with late winner

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BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: Ben Loader of London Irish is tackled by Cory Hill of Cardiff Blues during the European Rugby Challenge Cup Round of 16 match between London Irish and Cardiff Blues at Brentford Community Stadium on April 02, 2021 in Brentford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

DECLAN Kidney is relishing another fierce battle with Bath as the two English rivals prepare for a crunch European date at The Rec.
Kidney’s battling Irish set up a thrilling Challenge Cup quarter-final tie thanks to Curtis Rona’s last gasp converted try at Brentford Community Stadium.
Rona pounced for the decisive score for Irish, who played most of the second half with 14 men, and for ten minutes 13, to leave Cardiff Blues shellshocked.
Jarrod Evans looked to have broken Irish hearts with a drop-goal three minutes from time but it is the Exiles who will head to the West Country.
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