Ryan scored after just four minutes but even by then that was Racing’s second try of the game as they built up a 49-7 interval lead despite having a man in the bin. Gael Fickou’s two tries weren’t enough to save Stade Francais from their first defeat of the campaign. Meanwhile, former Munster player Paddy Butler was at No.8 as Pau chalked up their second win in three games with a 24-21 away triumph at promoted Grenoble. Toulouse, who host holders Leinster in the second round of the Heineken Champions Cup next month, continued their good start to the Top 14 with their second win, a 33-26 win over La Rochelle. Sanchez’s try saw him pass Felipe Contepomi’s 651 points for Argentina in Test matches.

Source: Irish Examiner September 10, 2018 03:22 UTC