Sheedy, with steely determination, took Bristol 10 points clear when just over five minutes were left with another kick on target. The memory of that bracing experience against Wasps was still smarting, only for the suggestion to emerge that it may not have been a terminal defeat. With unseemly ease, the full-back accelerated between Toulon’s centres to glide to the line and break Toulon open, as the game entered the final quarter. Max Malins breaks away to score Bristol’s second try. However, it was adjudicated that hooker Harry Thacker had lost the ball forward. Statistics are updated at the end of the game. The majority of those who had been allowed into the Stade Maurice David in Aix-en-Provence were Toulon fans who had travelled an hour inland from the Mediterranean port. But there is little surreal about the surreal any more. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism. Easy. However, they were silenced after a mere 15 seconds when Bristol scrum-half Randall ran over. Autumn Nations Cup 2020 fixtures: Match dates, times and TV schedule, Autumn Nations Cup TV schedule: how to watch the 2020 games live. Last modified on Fri 16 Oct 2020 23.37 EDT. It was probably the first time a Wurzels song could be heard sung in the south of France. Against the might of local Toulon, themselves regulars on the European honours board, Bristol have served notice of their intention to establish themselves as a rugby power to take seriously. That joy was very much back on the faces of the Bears, after their humiliating defeat by Wasps in last weekend’s Premiership semi-final. Toulon were well beaten. Bristol Bears previous match was against RC Toulon in European Rugby Challenge Cup, Knockout Stage, match ended with result 32 - 19 (Bristol Bears won the match). “This Toulon side was full of star-studded names and we knew we had to turn up. Callum Sheedy, who was called up fo the Wales squad last week, converted. Bristol also top the charts for points per game (37.8). Sheedy’s conversion took the West Countrymen seven points ahead just after the hour mark. Bristol Bears RC Toulon live score (and video online live stream*) starts on 16 Oct 2020 at 19:00 UTC time in European Rugby Challenge Cup, Knockout Stage - Rugby Union. Some fans attempted to put Sheedy off his game by chanting as he took yet another accurate kick with less than two minutes to go. Find out more, Bristol bounced back from Premiership semi-final defeat to lift silverware the following week, Max Malins proved too quick for the Toulon defence. Pat Lam's Bristol see off Toulon to lift Challenge Cup The Bears were 32-19 winners tonight, having scored a try in the opening 15 seconds of the game. Eben Etzebeth Toulon, lock +0.96% 92; Baptiste Serin Toulon, scrum half - NC 81; Raphael Lakafia Toulon, flanker 7 +0.85% 77; Jean-Baptiste Gros Toulon, prop +2.93% 74; Anthony Etrillard Toulon… We are not satisfied, we want to keep moving and keep doing better. Bristol on standby for Premiership final if Wasps have more positive Covid tests, Inside Exeter: how Chiefs have risen to edge of European glory in a decade | Robert Kitson. Toulon got ahead for the first time in the match after 35 minutes through a Carbonel penalty, and were six points in front at half-time thanks to another successful penalty from the young Frenchman. Lam said: “This is the one we needed to get going and the satisfaction to get something to represent our hard work. They will not know until Wednesday whether they will be required, so even without a global lockdown there could be no partying in Aix-en-Provence. Sheedy’s lovely kick to the corner pinned Toulon in their own 22. After just under four minutes Bristol were 10 points clear through the boot of Sheedy after an already-frustrated Toulon conceded a kickable penalty. A brilliant Max Malins try on the hour broke the deadlock in the Challenge Cup final. Bristol celebrate after their European Challenge Cup final victory over Toulon at the Stade Maurice David in Aix-en-Provence. Up against a gargantuan Toulon pack including South African World Cup-winner Eben Etzebeth and Italy talisman Sergio Parisse, Bristol did an admirable job and looked to have a second try off the back of pushing from a five-metre scrum after 17 minutes. To win a first European title is one thing; to become the first losing-semi-finalist champions in the history of sport would be another again. Sheedy has had to fight for his place, despite his recent call-up to the Wales squad, with Malins – like Earl, a visitor from Saracens – but the two were able to showcase their respective wares for that crucial try on the hour. The 24-year-old was elated but explained how motivation for the victory came from last week’s Premiership semi-final loss to Wasps. Bristol Bears won the European Challenge Cup with a 32-19 win over Toulon Tries from Harry Randall and Max Malins secured eventually comfortable victory Toulon … Bristol 32 Toulon 19; It was probably the first time a Wurzels song could be heard sung in the south of France. 'Double-efforts', Friday scrums and GPS: how England became rugby's hardest-working team. Tries from English youngsters Harry Randall and Max Malins, along with flawless kicking by Callum Sheedy backed up by a gutsy display from the likes of Semi Radradra, enabled Lam’s side to come from 16-10 down at half-time to complete a memorable night for both Bristol and English rugby. Pat Lam's earned Bristol… Radradra’s ability to draw in defenders was on show again as Malins made a neat step to run in for his side’s second try. Let’s focus on the joy.”. When the Frenchmen overthrew the subsequent lineout, they hacked the ball away, only for Leiua to feed Malins. Bristol Bears won their first European trophy when they deservedly beat Toulon 32-19 in the Challenge Cup final in Aix-en-Provence on Friday. Bristol 32 Toulon 19; It was probably the first time a Wurzels song could be heard sung in the south of France. Toulon fly-half Louis Carbonel added the extras and this score acted as a stabiliser for the French side’s nerves. Ireland v Georgia, Autumn Nations Cup: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction? Charles Piutau and Nathan Hughes are internationals any team would covet and both were out through injury. While Malins was at the heart of Bristol’s attacking exploits, his former Saracens team-mate Ben Earl was immense in defence as Toulon aimed to build up phases to get back into the game. From players one-23, and one-48 back home, this is for them and all the Bristolians.”. A few minutes earlier, Harry Thacker had fumbled as he tried to touch down. They owed their only try to a mix-up in Bristol’s midfield, which allowed Bryce Heem to capitalise. Please review our, You need to be a subscriber to join the conversation. I am just so pleased for everybody, but particularly those who cannot be here today – all the players and staff. Get a summary of the Bristol Rugby vs Toulon, European Rugby Challenge Cup 2020 16 Oct, 2020 rugby match. It feels weird just to write it, so contrasting the fortunes of both clubs’ recent history. That they managed to turn round six points up, Louis Carbonel slotting three penalties in the second quarter, was almost inexplicable. Down Bristol way, they reckon they live in the biggest rugby city in the world. They came from 16-10 behind at half-time to win it and what a display it was too for … Bristol Bears won their first European trophy as they beat French side Toulon in the Challenge Cup final in France. As Bristol prepared, the news broke that this final may not represent the end of this weirdest of seasons after all. Bristol Bears won their first European trophy as they beat Toulon 32-19 in an enthralling Challenge Cup final at Stade Maurice-David. Such is the new normal in rugby that 1,000 masked fans in a 6,000-capacity stadium made for an intimidating atmosphere for the final. This quick start set the tone for a fast and furious first half. The mighty Ben Earl was to the fore as Bristol wrestled that deficit back, Sheedy winning the third-quarter duel of the fly-halves three penalties to one. Bristol win the European Challenge Cup beating Toulon 32-19. Bristol’s physicality and tempo seemed to wear down Toulon, while the introduction of former All Black tighthead John Afoa ensure the Bristol scrum stayed strong. Bristol Bears holds the trophy aloft as they celebrate victory after the European Rugby Challenge Cup final match between Toulon and Bristol Bears … There was a case of deja vu for Bristol less than 10 minutes later – although the would-be try was scored in very different circumstances as second-row Joe Joyce galloped down the wing after crisp passing from Radradra and Malins, but a forward pass was spotted. The good vibes kicked in immediately.