Toulouse Olympique (14) 14 |
Tries: Jussaume, Ralph Goals: Shorrocks 3 |
London Broncos (4) 18 |
Tries: Whare, Walker, Macani 2 Goal: Norman |
London Broncos mounted a stunning fightback to win at Toulouse Olympique in the Championship Grand Final and gain promotion back to Super League.
The French side led 14-4 at half-time after tries from Mathieu Jussaume and Josh Ralph, with Dean Whare replying.
The Broncos were a side transformed after the break as Alex Walker crossed and Iliess Macani's double inched them two points ahead.
Corey Norman added the extras and the visitors held on to seal a famous win.
The Londoners will return to the top flight for the first time since suffering relegation on points difference in 2019, and now have a chance to establish themselves back in Super League.
More to follow.
Toulouse: Santo; Marcon, Jussaume, Armitage, B Laguerre; Shorrocks, Raplh; Belmas, Gahan, Hansen, Peyroux, Stefani, Marion.
Interchanges: Pelissioer, Akuaola, Bretherton, Richards.
London Broncos: Walker; Grant, Bassett, Whare, Macani; Raiwalui, Norman; Butler, Davis, Bienek, Lovell, Stock, Parata.
Interchanges: Leyland, Williams, Albert, Waine.
Referee: Jack Smith.