Toulouse Crush Ulster in Record-Breaking Champions Cup Victory

Toulouse stormed to a convincing victory over Ulster in the Investec Champions Cup, claiming their biggest ever points total in the process with a resounding 61-21 win at Stade Ernest-Wallon.

Early Toulouse Dominance

From the outset, Toulouse dominated proceedings. Matthis Lebel opened the scoring within two minutes with a try in the corner, followed shortly by a powerful effort from Romain Ntamack, set up by a pinpoint pass from Antoine Dupont. Ulster briefly threatened a response through James McCormack’s 12th-minute try. However, Toulouse responded with relentless pressure, with lock Emmanuel Meafou crossing the line before Italy international Ange Capuozzo capped off a flowing attack. Dupont added another try for good measure, leaving Ulster trailing 33-7 at the end of the first quarter.

Ulster Fight Back, But Toulouse Remain Untroubled

Stewart Moore offered a glimmer of hope for Ulster, racing down the field for a try. But Meafou’s second try reinstated Toulouse’s dominance, extending their lead to 40-14 at the break. The game effectively concluded at this point.

Second Half onslaught

The second half continued in the same vein as Toulouse relentlessly attacked. Santiago Chocobares extended the lead with a try from a well-constructed attack and Capuozzo added another, finishing off a delightful move initiated by Dupont’s deft kick. Despite Iain Henderson’s late try for Ulster, the result was never in doubt. Toulouse sealed their comprehensive victory with a penalty try in the final moments, completing a memorable performance.

Toulouse Sets the Standard

With the luxury of substituting their captain, Antoine Dupont, early in the second half, Toulouse demonstrated their depth and quality. The victory sets a clear marker for their aspirations in the Champions Cup, making them a formidable force to contend with.

Teams

Toulouse: Thomas Ramos (17.
Ange Capuozzo, Pierre-Louis Barassi, Santiago Chocobares, Matthis Lebel; Romain Ntamack, Antoine Dupont (capt),
David Ainu’u, Peato Mauvaka, Dorian Aldegheri; Thibaud FlamentEventEmitter, Emmanuel Meafou; Jack Willis, Leo Banos, Alexandre Roumat

Replacements: Julien Marchand, Rodrigue Neti, Joel Merkler, Joshua Brennan,
Theo Ntamack, Paul Graou, Paul Costes, Juan-Cruz Mallia

Ulster: Stewart Moore; Werner Kok, Ben Carson, Jude Postlethwaite, Michael Lowry; Aidan Morgan, Nathan Doak; Eric O’Sullivan, James McCormick, Scott Wilson;
Alan O’Connor (capt), Kieran Treadwell; James McNabney, Nick Timoney , David McCann.

Replacements: Tom Stewart, Andrew Warwick, Corrie Barrett, Harry Sheridan, Marcus Rea, John Cooney, James Humphreys, Ben Moxham.

Referee: Adam Leal (RFU)

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