Sevens Sensation Chay Mullins Runs Riot on Connacht Debut with Hat-Trick Heroics!

Irish sevens star Chay Mullins made a dream debut for Connacht as his side took on Zebre in the opening game of the European Challenge Cup. The highly anticipated match delivered nothing but excitement as the home side welcomed a fresh arrival, Chay Mullins. By the final whistle, Connacht emerged with a decisive victory over Zebre.

The result itself didn't come as a surprise for some, given Connacht's impressive European record, but Mullins's performance was a highlight that will resonate for weeks to come. As Connacht thrashed Zebre, Mullins stepped up to the challenge and put up an impressive display. At only his first appearance with the team, he didn't just play out some minutes - he lit the show on fire by scoring a hat-trick and giving his new team a comfortable cushion to coast to victory.

Mullins, who had been signed earlier in the season from the Irish sevens team, managed what many great players struggle to achieve - instant chemistry with his teammates and massive output in a high-pressure competition. Given the European Challenge Cup's profile and the large following that comes with it, expectations on the team's new assets were sky-high. But he didn't disappoint and proved his worth to both coaches and spectators alike.