Ireland's Sam Bennett denied Tour de France stage victory by Ewan's late show

Australian rider makes burst to deny Carrick-on-Suir sprinter victory on Stage Three

Australia's Caleb Ewan celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the third stage of the Tour de France  in Sisteron, southern France. Picture: Benoit Tessier, Pool via AP

It was a case of so near and yet so far again for Sam Bennett at the Tour de France as the Irishman was pipped on the line to stage victory in Sisteron. 

Fourth in a bunch sprint on the opening day of this year's tour, the Carrick on Suir rider looked set to come out on top in a sprint finish on Stage 3 before a late, late burst from Australian speedster Caleb Ewan denied the Deceuninck-Quick Step rider.