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Toulon beat Clermont in European cup

Toulon are this year’s Heineken Cup champions.

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They overcame Clermont Auvergne  by 16 points to 15 at the Aviva Stadium.

After a stalemate first half they were tied 3-all at the break.

Clermont went ahead in the second half with tries coming from Napolioni Nalaga and Brock James.

A couple of penalties from Johnny Wilkinson and a try by Delon Armitage saw Toulon come back to lead by a point,

and they held off a late charge to take the trophy for the first time.

 

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