In addition to Finn Russell’s boots, attempts from Tom Dunn, Max Ojomo, Beno Aubano and Ben Spencer saw Bath to challenge his final victory in Lyon. Showing Bath’s Sam Under Hill yellow card instead of red for a high tackle in the 28th minute proved controversial
By Michael Cantillon
Last updated: 23/05/25 10:01 PM
Bath secured the Challenge Cup Trophy against Lyon at the Principal Stadium in Cardiff on Friday
Bath secured the final 37-12 Challenge Cup victory over Lyon at Cardiff on Friday, but only after flanker Sam Under Hill avoided a red card in the first half.
Hooker Tom Dunn, centre Max Ojomo, Prop Beno Aubano and scrum half Ben Spencer won premiership attire at Pudding’s stadium.
The main topic of the match proved the decision of referee Holly Davidson, the first woman to take charge of the European final, for Lyon’s fullback Davit Nina Schvilli’s dangerous head-head tackle at a pace of 28 minutes.
Berswing Willmuir was also seen in yellow to film opposite numbers of Ethan de Mortiers in the air during the opening period, but the failure to take a chance against 13 and 14 players proved to be fatal due to the bass finishing strong.
Sam Under Hill rattles over Davit Ninia Swirli’s head with his head at pace, but avoids what appears to be a clear red card
Center Max Ohomo won one of four tries at Bus Victory
Lyon kicked off in the final, but was quickly heading towards his front paw when Damotier jumped high and returned the ball to his French possessions.
Still, Lyon maintained early pressure and ditched Muir just outside Bus 22, quickly arriving first.
The line-out throw to the tail was in front of a great mall drive, then a quick hand from Scrum Half Baptisto Kuhlaudo and Niniassvili opened up space for Dumortier to jump into the corner in three minutes.
Lyon Wing Ethan de Mortier slid down to do the opening try in 3 minutes
Just before I converted, a TMO review occurred, but the replay showed that the finish was perfect and that the ball was grounded before my feet slipped off.
Leo Verdeu sliced the conversion a big way, and the gorgeous Russell 50:22 was soon hit by a bus at 22, and Wing Vincent Lattes failed to play it.
When Lyon was locked, when Michael Gillard was punished for not rolling down under his post, Bath and Russell scored easy points to reach the scoreboard.
Finn Russell kicked the first point of the Bers final with a penalty and was perfect from the tee in the evening
Poor Muir returns Lyon to the attack, but it was Bath who approached the try after Damotier knocked on in the midfield.
That defensive intervention passed the bus to the Scrum Five, but when they messed up the wire that crossed the wire between Russell and Muir, they seemed to ruin their chances as they made the strange decision to kick the bouncing ball straight when they touched it.
This allowed Bath to continue his attack, and Dan ultimately wrestled his way from close range for an opening try, with Russell converting to a 10-5 lead.
Tomdan took his way to try opening the Bath in 20 minutes
Another bus 50:22 – this time by Spencer – Immediately had the Premiership outfit at 22. And they got a ruthless advantage when Ojomo jumped around with a twist of penalty advantage from a long Spencer pass.
Russell converted beautifully with a 17-5 lead in 25 minutes, but Underhill was extremely lucky to avoid the red card after driving Niniashvili’s head at pace while standing upright.
To exacerbate Lyon’s frustration, officials punished them straight in the mall for obstruction and cleaned Bath.
Holly Davidson became the first woman to judge the European final
When Muir claimed a clear sin and overturned Dumortier under the highball, the verse reduced to 13, and Lyon appears to have had a total advantage when he plunged under the post after a neat lineout move. However, the score was ruled out when flanker Dylan Cretin was punished for obstruction after the review.
Underhill returned from the yellow card with no change in score, despite a large tri-line pressure before Lyon failed to score.
Will Muir guilty for taking DeMortier into the air and reducing bathing to 13 for a certain period
In the second half, an early offside call against Lyon led Russell to three scores, 20-5, but Lyon ran through the strong No 8 Arno Botha just before Mayer returned and fully complimented the bus.
Berdeu converted Lyon to take within 8 points, but a 22 bass pressure spell ultimately led to a third attempt restoring the scoreboard’s sunlight 27-12 with fellow prop Thomas Duto latch.
Lyon missed the beaten side and hour mark answer, kicking the ball from half of his own by kicking out full play from the resulting scrum in response to a big bus error from fullback Tom DeGranville.
In the 63rd minute, after Pacacy de Glanville Break split the line of defence for Lyon, the excellent Spencer slid down to confirm the victory.
Scrum Half Ben Spencer secured a victory when he got over for Bath’s fourth attempt
Russell ran for three more points in eight minutes, and Lyon had nothing left to respond.
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