Ross kicks Tykes to victory

Leeds 21 Perpignan 20

The Tykes required Gordon Ross’ dramatic retaken conversion, which ended up being the last kick of the game, to defeat the French giants at Headingley.

Ross’ first attempt, which followed Gordon Bulloch’s injury-time try, floated wide but Welsh referee Nigel Owens ordered the conversion to be retaken because a number of Perpignan players had been shouting at the Scot as they were charging to block the kick.

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