Gloucester claim thrilling draw against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux

Will Trenholm scores a brace of tries as Gloucester fall just short of beating Champions Cup holders Bordeaux in a thrilling 36-36 draw; Edinburgh suffered a 27-17 defeat against Toulon in their Challenge Cup opener

Will Trenholm’s brace was not enough to help Gloucester pull off a stunning upset against Champions Cup holders Bordeaux, as they were forced to settle for a 36-36 draw after a dramatic contest.

George Skivington's team pushed the French outfit all the way during a pulsating European tie at Kingsholm Stadium.

Gloucester held a 24-17 lead at half-time before Trenholm crashed over twice, but a double by Louis Bielle-Biarrey salvaged a share of the spoils for visiting Bordeaux.

Bordeaux made a fast start, with Martin Page-Relo able to open the scoring in the fourth minute, but Arthur Clark produced an instant reply for Gloucester.

Efforts by Max Llewellyn and George Barton, either side of Sipili Falatea's try, earned the hosts a slender seven-point advantage at the break thanks to three successful conversions by Barton.

Source: Sky Sports