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Sale Sharks Triumph Over Clermont 35-20 in Champions Cup

12/13/2025

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Sale Sharks won 35-20 against Clermont Auvergne in the Investec Champions Cup, securing a vital bonus-point victory.
Sale led 20-7 at halftime, scoring three tries despite Clermont's territorial advantage, with Tom O'Flaherty, Marius Louw, and Arron Reed contributing.
Clermont's Yerim Fall scored in response, but Sale added 15 unanswered points, including a debut try from Joe Bedlow.
This victory improves Sale's chances of qualifying from Pool One after both teams lost in Round 1.
The match occurred at Stade Marcel-Michelin in France.

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Sale Sharks won 35-20 against Clermont Auvergne in the Investec Champions Cup, securing a vital bonus-point victory.
Sale led 20-7 at halftime, scoring three tries despite Clermont's territorial advantage, with Tom O'Flaherty, Marius Louw, and Arron Reed contributing.
Clermont's Yerim Fall scored in response, but Sale added 15 unanswered points, including a debut try from Joe Bedlow.
This victory improves Sale's chances of qualifying from Pool One after both teams lost in Round 1.
The match occurred at Stade Marcel-Michelin in France.