champions cup
Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

A huge scrum from the Clermont pack wins them a penalty. Lopez lines up another shot at goal.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Good work from the Sharks in attack and defence.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Danny Cipriani gets another and restores Sale's lead.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The ball is lost forward however. The ref calls play back for a penalty to Sale. Cipriani opts for the posts.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Sharks are building the phases patiently in the Clermont half.

Pillo Pallo Jan 1

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Pillo Pallo Jan 1

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Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Lopez lines up another shot at goal as the Sharks are penalized for infringing at the ruck. Lopez slots another to recapture a slim lead for his side.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Lopez chips the simple one through the posts to cut the gap to just one point. Good response from the visitors.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Clermont have responded well to conceding that penalty try. They win a penalty of their own in front of the Sale posts and opt for a kick at goal.