Six-Try Damian Penaud Dominates As Bordeaux-Begles Hammers Sharks
Six-Try Damian Penaud Dominates As Bordeaux-Begles Hammers Sharks
Damian Penaud's six-try masterclass led Bordeaux-Begles to a 66-12 win over the Sharks, knocking them out of the last-16, as Ulster advanced.
Bordeaux-Begles stormed to a dominant 66-12 victory over the Hollywoodbets Sharks on Saturday, with star winger Damian Penaud delivering a sensational performance, scoring six tries to claim the top spot in this season's try-scoring charts.
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The Sharks started brightly, with Siya Masuku scoring a try in the opening minutes and converting his own effort, before Hakeem Kunene added another try to give the visitors an early 12-0 lead.
However, that advantage was short-lived, as Penaud ignited Bordeaux-Begles' response with his first try in the 12th minute, setting the tone for an electric display.
Penaud crossed the line three more times before the break, including a crucial score in the 39th minute, when Matthieu Jalibert converted to send the home side into the halftime interval with a 19-12 lead.
The second half was a one-sided affair, as Bordeaux-Begles turned on the style to overwhelm its opponents.
Penaud added two more tries in the 66th and 71st minutes, bringing his tally for the match to six - a feat that delighted the roaring crowd at Stade Chaban-Delmas. His clinical finishing showcased why he is considered one of rugby’s most exciting talents.
Bordeaux-Begles piled on further misery for the Sharks with tries from Maxime Lucu, Ugo Boniface, Yoram Moefana and Jacques Nguimbous.
Fly-half Jalibert was instrumental in keeping the scoreboard ticking, slotting seven conversions to cap off a near-flawless display with the boot.
The result proved costly for the Sharks, who dropped out of the last 16 as Ulster edged ahead of them on points difference. Bordeaux-Begles, meanwhile, solidify its status as a contender with this emphatic victory.
The Sharks struggled to regain their early momentum, hindered by disciplinary issues, including yellow cards for Hakeem Kunene and Connor Sa. In contrast, Bordeaux-Begles maintained relentless pressure, delivering a performance that underscored their ambitions this season.
Bordeaux-Begles Vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks Scoring Summary
Bordeaux-Begles
Tries: Penaud (12’, 17’, 39’, 66’, 71’, 75’), Lucu (43’), Boniface (49’), Moefana (53’), Nguimbous (78’)
Conversions: Jalibert (18’, 40’, 44’, 50’, 54’, 67’, 76’, 79’)
Hollywoodbets Sharks
Tries: Masuku (3’), Kunene (7’)
Conversions: Masuku (4’)
What's Next For Bordeaux-Begles And The Hollywoodbets Sharks.
Next up for Bordeaux Begles is a Top 14 clash at home against Lyon, while the Hollywoodbets Sharks will travel to Wales to face Cardiff in the United Rugby Championship.
Investec Champions Cup Fixtures In Round 4
- Ulster Rugby 52 vs. Exeter Chiefs 24, Fri, Jan 17, 2025, 3 PM, Kingspan Stadium
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- Northampton Saints 34 vs. Munster Rugby 32, Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 10:15 AM, cinch Stadium @ Franklin's Gardens
- ASM Clermont Auvergne 33 vs. Bristol Bears 26, Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 10:15 AM, Stade Marcel-Michelin
- Benetton Rugby 32 vs. Stade Rochelais 25, Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:30 PM, Stadio Monigo
- Leinster Rugby 47 vs. Bath Rugby 21, Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 12:30 PM, Aviva Stadium
- Harlequins 24 vs. Glasgow Warriors 7, Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 3 PM, Twickenham Stoop
- Racing 92 - 31 vs. DHL Stormers 22, Sat, Jan 18, 2025, 3 PM, Paris La Defense Arena
- Union Bordeaux-Bègles vs. Hollywoodbets Sharks, Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 8 AM, Stade Chaban-Delmas
- Saracens vs. Castres Olympique, Sun, Jan 19, 2025, 10:15 AM, StoneX Stadium
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Investec Champions Cup Format
Key points of the 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup:
- A multi-pool format, as launched in the 2023-2024 season
- 24 elite clubs - eight each from the Gallagher Premiership, URC and TOP 14 - in four pools of six
- Sporting jeopardy, with each club playing against four different opponents, home or away, in the pool stage
- Four highest-ranked clubs in each pool qualify for the Round of 16
- The Investec Champions Cup will be played over eight weekends, with four pool rounds and four knockout rounds culminating in the 2025 final, which will be staged at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on Saturday, May 24.
Investec Champions Cup Weekends
- Round 1 – 6/7/8 December 2024
- Round 2 – 13/14/15 December 2024
- Round 3 – 10/11/12 January 2025
- Round 4 – 17/18/19 January 2025
- Round of 16 – 4/5/6 April 2025
- Quarter-finals – 11/12/13 April 2025
- Semi-finals – 2/3/4 May 2025
- 2025 Investec Champions Cup final – Saturday, May 24, Principality Stadium, Cardiff
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When Does The 2024-2025 Investec Champions Cup Begin? When Is The Champions Cup Final?
The Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup begin Dec. 6, and the four-round pool-play action ends Jan. 19, 2025. The Round of 16 starts on April 4, while the quarterfinals are April 11-13. The semifinals are May 2-4.
The EPCR Championships weekend is in Cardiff, Wales at Principality Stadium. There are championship games on May 23 (EPCR Challenge Cup) and May 24 (Investec Champions Cup).
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