“The victory boosts Sale’s chances of advancing from Pool One in the Champions Cup.”
Sale Sharks secured an impressive 35–14 victory over Clermont Auvergne in their Champions Cup pool match on 13 December 2025 at Stade Marcel‑Michelin in France. The win also earned Sale a bonus point for scoring four or more tries.
Sale got off to a strong start with an early try from Tom O’Flaherty. Additional tries from Marius Louw and Arron Reed helped them lead 20–7 at halftime. In the second half, Sale extended their advantage with late tries from Joe Bedlow (on his Champions Cup debut) and Alex Wills, finishing the match in style.
Key players for Sale included O’Flaherty, Louw, Reed, Bedlow, and Wills, with Rob du Preez contributing through conversions and penalties. Despite a yellow card for Reed and a disallowed try earlier in the match, Sale dominated throughout.
The win boosts Sale’s chances of advancing from Pool One in the Champions Cup, while Clermont suffered their second defeat in two matches. Sale will now prepare for their remaining pool games, including a home clash and a tough trip to Toulouse.