Wasps edge out Edinburgh

A late Alfie Barbeary try saw Wasps book their place in the semi-finals as they triumphed 34-30 in a thriller against Edinburgh Rugby at DAM Health Stadium.

Edinburgh led by three points heading into the final five minutes, with Ben Vellacott, Adam McBurney and Magnus Bradbury crossing for the Scottish region and Emiliano Boffelli kicking 15 points.

But Wasps, for whom Bi Alo and Tom West dotted down and Jimmy Gopperth tallied 14 points, piled over from a lineout drive after Edinburgh’s Conor Boyle was sin-binned.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4liiwSaJFfk

Irish run Toulon close

London Irish came close to knocking out three-time European champions RC Toulon but were ultimately beaten 19-18 at Stade Félix Mayol.

Irish started superbly and got over through Albert Tuisue, but 14 points from the boot of Louis Carbonel and a Charles Ollivon try saw Toulon haul themselves back in front.

Teenager Henry Arundell scored an outrageous individual try with seven minutes to play, but Toulon held on to scrape through to the semi-finals.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LM0nxMPR5M

Lyon fightback against Glasgow

Glasgow led Lyon by 14 points at Matmut Stadium de Gerland, but the TOP 14 side battled back to claim a 35-27 victory.

The Scottish region were in control thanks to scores from Josh McKay and Cole Forbes, in addition to a penalty try and two Ross Thompson penalties.

However, Lyon were on the board through a Baptiste Couilloud try and two Leo Berdeu penalties before Romain Taofifenua crossed and Davit Niniashvili completed their turnaround with a superb double.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glAJpvo5oY0

Saracens crush Gloucester

Saracens’ clash with Gloucester Rugby proved more one-sided, as the three-time European champions produced an impressive display to win 44-15 at Kingsholm.

Aled Davies, Maro Itoje, Nick Tompkins, Jamie George and Duncan Taylor all scored tries in addition to 19 points from Owen Farrell as Saracens overpowered the hosts.

Gloucester, who had enjoyed a promising European campaign, grabbed consolation efforts through Jack Singleton and Louis Rees-Zammit as they remained committed until the final whistle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbaHAUer01Y

We resume our review of the EPCR Challenge Cup season with a look at the quarter-finals, which produced a trio of narrow victories and a Saracens masterclass against Gloucester Rugby.