Worcester Warriors 21 Connacht 26:Michael Bradley's side maintained their 100 per cent record in Pool Six of the Amlin Challenge Cup with a deserved victory at Sixways.

Connacht scored three tries to two for Worcester to make it three wins from three in the competition this season.

Connacht led 16-13 at the break after Ian Keatley and Fionn Carr crossed for tries in response to one from Tom Wood for Worcester.

Worcester levelled shortly after the restart but Connacht defended well and took the game to Worcester with Séan Cronin getting in for a try 17 minutes from time.

Keatley added the conversion for Connacht to lead 23-16 in the final quarter.

Worcester hit back and reduced the deficit with a try from Wille Walker to reduce the deficit to two points.

But Connacht finished strongly and victory was sealed when Keatley landed his third penalty of the game with the last kick of the match to finish with a personal haul of 16 points.

Connacht lead Montpellier by three points at the halfway stage and before the return fixtures against the Warriors at the Sportsground next Friday.