**We are travelling back to 2016 for the second entry in our 12 Days of Derbies and a match between Connacht and Leinster where there was more than just bragging rights on the line.** The two Irish provinces had enjoyed stellar regular seasons before coming through their semi-final contests, with Connacht edging out Glasgow Warriors and Leinster defeating Ulster. That set up a grandstand Championship Final at BT Murrayfield in Edinburgh, where Connacht would be making their maiden appearance in the silverware showpiece. With Leinster making their sixth appearance in the final, the odds were on their experience to get them over the line – but it was Connacht who emerged triumphant 20-10 for their first title. **Connacht 20-10 Leinster, BT Murrayfield, 2016** Full-back Tiernan O’Halloran helped Pat Lam’s men get off to a dream start in Edinburgh, crossing for the opening in the 13th minute following a break from Matt Healy.
