Swinton Lions vs Toulouse Olympique

England - RFL Championship

Swinton Lions

4-48

Finished

Toulouse Olympique

0 : 4

10'

Paul UlbergTRY

0 : 6

11'

Ryan RivettCON

0 : 10

15'

Reubenn RennieTRY

0 : 14

20'

Reubenn RennieTRY

0 : 16

21'

Ryan RivettCON

0 : 20

27'

Paul UlbergTRY

43'

Rhys WilliamsTRY

4 : 20

4 : 24

54'

Maxime StefaniTRY

4 : 28

59'

Pierre-Jean LimaTRY

4 : 30

59'

Robin BrochonCON

4 : 34

62'

Pierre-Jean LimaTRY

4 : 36

62'

Robin BrochonCON

4 : 40

70'

Paul MarconTRY

4 : 42

70'

Robin BrochonCON

4 : 46

74'

Pierre-Jean LimaTRY

4 : 48

74'

Robin BrochonCON

Venue Guide
Stadium	Heywood Road
City	Sale
Capacity	1905

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