Late score seals dramatic win in Galway
Stand-off Nathan Chamberlain converted his own last-minute try to rescue a 15-14 victory from the jaws of defeat against 14-man Connacht at the Sportsground.
The capital side showed girt and determination to score ten late unanswered points which keeps them in contention for Champions Cup rugby next season.
Connacht's Jarrad Butler was shown a red card in 56th-minute for a high tackle on Andrew Davidson, before Chamberlain slalomed through for the killer score, securing the dramatic road victory.
The win sees Edinburgh Rugby move up to 24 points, while they trail next Monday's opponents, Cardiff Blues, by just two points with a game in hand.

Match action
With first use of a blustery wind, Connacht bookended the first half with tries from academy centre Sean O'Brien - on his first start - and Shane Delahunt to lead 14-5.
Magnus Bradbury touched down for Edinburgh on the half-hour mark and they left it late to punish 14-man Connacht. Chamberlain drew them closer with a penalty before using late line-out possession to slip in under the posts.
The capital side, whose game last week against Benetton was postponed, came under immediate pressure with Gavin Thornbury charging down a Charlie Shiel kick.
The hosts kept pressing and worked the ball wide for 22-year-old centre O'Brien to power over in the fourth minute. Jack Carty converted for a 7-0 lead.
A terrific no-look inside pass from prop Lee-Roy Atalifo saw Edinburgh finally fire in attack. Fellow front-rowers Michael Willemse and Pierre Schoeman gained good ground before Bradbury knocked on.
There was no mistake from the Edinburgh lock in the 31st minute as he finished off some patient round-the-corner driving. Bradbury's try owed much to a brilliant initial break past halfway from Chamberlain.
However, with tighthead Jack Aungier carrying forcefully, Connacht hit back on the stroke of half-time. Hooker Delahunt crossed from a second maul attempt near the left corner and Carty added a crisp conversion for a 14-5 half-time advantage.
The third quarter developed into a bit of a stalemate, with Edinburgh failing to profit from an advancing maul and the Westerners unable to build on a threatening burst from Alex Wootton.
The game swung massively in Edinburgh's favour when Butler was dismissed for his head-high tackle on Andrew Davidson, which referee Chris Busby deemed a 'shoulder charge' with 'no wrap'.
Eroni Sau surged up inside Connacht 22-metre line, and although the home defence held firm, Chamberlain made it a six-point game with a 69th-minute penalty.
Although a Niall Murray line-out steal edged Connacht closer to the finish line, some costly penalties pinned the Irish province back and Chamberlain exposed some tiring tackling to touch down and add the vital conversion.
Play of the match
Edinburgh stand-off Chamberlain provided a moment of real class in the build-up to Bradbury's try.
Using a sharp dummy and sidestep, the 20-year-old accelerated past three defenders and paved the way for the forwards to do the necessary damage.
Player of the match
Chamberlain was ultimately the match-winner thanks to his classy match-winning try, while's the hosts' Thornbury impressed throughout.
The Connacht lock was a terror around the pitch again, winning turnovers, stealing lineouts and blocking kicks.
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Connacht
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Oran McNulty
23. Replacement21metres made
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Conor Fitzgerald
22. Replacement0metres made
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Caolin Blade
21. Replacement0metres made
18MINUTES PLAYED
2TACKLES MADE
20COMPLETE PASSES
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Conor Oliver
20. Replacement0metres made
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Abraham Papali'i
19. Replacement22metres made
31MINUTES PLAYED
6TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Conor Kenny
18. Replacement0metres made
26MINUTES PLAYED
8TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Jordan Duggan
17. Replacement3metres made
26MINUTES PLAYED
5TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Jonny Murphy
16. Replacement8metres made
22MINUTES PLAYED
8TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Eoghan Masterson
8. Number 85metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
10TACKLES MADE
7COMPLETE PASSES
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Jarrad Butler
7. Back-row12metres made
57MINUTES PLAYED
12TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Cian Prendergast
6. Back-row12metres made
49MINUTES PLAYED
13TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Gavin Thornbury
5. Second-row2metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
13TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Niall Murray
4. Second-row10metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
19TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Jack Aungier
3. Tighthead prop14metres made
54MINUTES PLAYED
6TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Shane Delahunt
2. Hooker9metres made
58MINUTES PLAYED
10TACKLES MADE
7COMPLETE PASSES
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Denis Buckley
1. Loosehead prop1metres made
54MINUTES PLAYED
6TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Kieran Marmion
9. Scrum-half5metres made
62MINUTES PLAYED
8TACKLES MADE
86COMPLETE PASSES
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Jack Carty
10. Stand-off13metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
8TACKLES MADE
33COMPLETE PASSES
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Matt Healy
11. Wing18metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
1TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Tom Daly
12. Inside-centre9metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
2TACKLES MADE
11COMPLETE PASSES
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Sean O'Brien
13. Outside-centre10metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
11TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Ben O'Donnell
14. Wing30metres made
65MINUTES PLAYED
3TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Alex Wootton
15. Full-back66metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
3TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
Edinburgh
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Damien Hoyland
15. Full-back42metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
3TACKLES MADE
4COMPLETE PASSES
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Jack Blain
14. Wing5metres made
67MINUTES PLAYED
7TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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James Johnstone
13. Outside-centre1metres made
75MINUTES PLAYED
7TACKLES MADE
4COMPLETE PASSES
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George Taylor
12. Inside-centre16metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
14TACKLES MADE
4COMPLETE PASSES
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Eroni Sau
11. Wing65metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
4TACKLES MADE
2COMPLETE PASSES
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Nathan Chamberlain
10. Stand-off41metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
13TACKLES MADE
15COMPLETE PASSES
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Charlie Shiel
9. Scrum-half20metres made
49MINUTES PLAYED
2TACKLES MADE
35COMPLETE PASSES
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Pierre Schoeman
1. Loosehead prop10metres made
23MINUTES PLAYED
7TACKLES MADE
0COMPLETE PASSES
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Michael Willemse
2. Hooker41metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
14TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Lee Roy Atalifo
3. Tighthead prop1metres made
67MINUTES PLAYED
12TACKLES MADE
1COMPLETE PASSES
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Magnus Bradbury
4. Second-row5metres made
69MINUTES PLAYED
11TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Andrew Davidson
5. Second-row16metres made
67MINUTES PLAYED
14TACKLES MADE
3COMPLETE PASSES
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Luke Crosbie
6. Back-row0metres made
58MINUTES PLAYED
12TACKLES MADE
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Ally Miller
7. Back-row11metres made
80MINUTES PLAYED
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Viliame Mata
8. Number 860metres made
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Sam Kitchen
16. Replacement0metres made
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Boan Venter
17. Replacement2metres made
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Angus Williams
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Jamie Hodgson
19. Replacement2metres made
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Mesulame Kunavula
20. Replacement1metres made
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Henry Pyrgos
21. Replacement7metres made
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Charlie Savala
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Mark Bennett
23. Replacement20metres made
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