The Hollywoodbets Sharks beat Gloucester to assert an historic EPCR Problem Cup title whereas Toulouse noticed off Leinster in extra-time of a gargantuan Champions Cup ultimate on the weekend.
EPCR Problem Cup: Hollywoodbets Sharks make historical past in London
The Hollywoodbets Sharks’ 36-22 win over Gloucester at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday noticed them change into the primary South African franchise to win a European Skilled Membership Rugby title. John Plumtree’s males have been on high for almost all of the competition, with a complete scrummaging and kicking efficiency propelling them to a well-known victory and a spot in subsequent season’s Champions Cup.
Whereas tries to Phepsi Buthelezi, Aphelele Fassi and Makazole Mapimpi, in addition to Siya Masuku’s 21-point haul did the harm on the scoreboard, the tone was set by the aspect’s all-Bok front-row. Ox Nche, Bongi Mbonambi and Man of the Match Vincent Koch have been in one other league and terrorised the Cherry and Whites all night, profitable a stonking six scrum penalties.
The boys in black and white will look to finish their season on a excessive once they host the Bulls in Durban within the URC this weekend.
Phepsi Buthelezi with an AUDACIOUS dummy within the Closing for @SharksRugby
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— EPCR Problem Cup (@ChallengeCup_) Could 24, 2024
Champions Cup: Toulouse down Leinster in all-time traditional ultimate
Regardless of being diminished to 14 males in extra-time, Toulouse outlasted Leinster 31-22 within the Champions Cup ultimate at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday to attain an unbelievable sixth title. The Irish outfit, taking part in of their third ultimate in a row, simply couldn’t take their probabilities contained in the Toulouse crimson zone, even after substitute second-row Richie Arnold noticed crimson for a harmful hit, which in the end price them what would have been a fifth championship crown.
In a sport oozing high quality from each ends, Antoine Dupont confirmed as soon as once more why he’s regarded by some as the best ever to drag on a rugby jersey. Whether or not it was making last-ditch try-saving tackles, kicking outrageous 50:22s or effecting essential turnover steals, everyone’s favorite diminutive French common did all that and extra.
Completely satisfied to be corrected however don't assume Leinster may be significantly better right here from a positional standpoint. They make the window for a 50:22 tiny. Antoine Dupont simply nails it. Alien.
(Watch him scanning at the beginning of the clip, within the information that the ruck is inside midway) pic.twitter.com/lBABH1RBXA
— Charlie Morgan (@CharlieFelix) Could 26, 2024
