Toulouse Crushes Sheffield: 58–6 Victory in Round 22 of the Championship

Toulouse Olympique put on an attacking masterclass this Saturday, August 16, crushing the Sheffield Eagles with a resounding 58–6 win at the Arnauné Stadium in Les Minimes.

First Half: Toulouse Takes Control

Sheffield struck first just seven minutes into the game. Jack Walker broke through on the right after great work from Kris Welham and winger Jayden Billy. Converted by Cory Aston, the visitors took an early 6–0 lead.
But Toulouse responded swiftly. At the 13th minute, captain Anthony Marion led the charge and scored under the posts. Jack Shorrocks converted to tie the game at 6–6.
Momentum shifted in Toulouse’s favor. At the 20th minute, a right-side attack ended with vice-captain Paul Marcon diving into the corner (10–6). Despite conceding a few penalties, the Eagles failed to capitalize. Toulouse punished them: Maxime Stefani powered over in the 33rd minute, with another Shorrocks conversion (16–6).
At halftime, Toulouse led by 10 points, dominating both physically and tactically under intense heat reaching up to 40°C (104°F).

Second Half: A One-Sided Affair

Toulouse picked up right where they left off. Jack Shorrocks dazzled the defense with a dummy pass and went over the line himself at the 53rd minute. He converted his own try (22–6).
The floodgates opened: Roméo Tropis scored after a pinpoint kick from Shorrocks (60′), followed by a sixth try in the 65th minute, again converted (34–6).
Sheffield had no answers. Reubenn Rennie crossed twice in four minutes (69′), then Maxime Stefani bagged his second of the night after a stunning pass from captain Marion (71′). Toulouse extended their lead to 46–6.
There was no let-up. Radean Robinson added a ninth try following another brilliant assist from Marion, converted by Shorrocks (74′, 52–6). Paul Marcon sealed the game with his second try, wrapping up an unforgettable 10-try performance. Final score: 58–6.

Post-Match Reactions

Maxime Stefani:
« We were happy to play here at Arnauné. The crowd was closer, the atmosphere was special. The English side was tough, but the game plan was to wear them down physically before unleashing our attack—and we executed that perfectly. »
Sylvain Houles (Toulouse head coach):
« We were strong from start to finish. The players handled the heat well and showed great fitness. This is an important win as we prepare for a crucial game against York in six days. »

What’s Next?

With this commanding victory, Toulouse Olympique continues to build strong momentum in the Championship. All eyes now turn to the upcoming showdown against York, which could prove decisive in the race for the top spots.

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