Second half fight back sees Cardiff Blues lift European Challenge Cup

Cardiff Blues have won the European Challenge Cup after beating Gloucester 31-30 in the final in Bilbao.

Second half fight back sees Cardiff Blues lift European Challenge Cup

Cardiff Blues 31 Gloucester 30: Gareth Anscombe showed nerves of steel to secure Cardiff Blues' second European Challenge Cup title in an unforgettable 31-30 comeback win over Gloucester at Bilbao's San Mames Stadium.

Anscombe missed a chance to draw Cardiff level at 30-30, failing to convert Blaine Scully's 75th-minute try, but he was back on target two minutes from time with a match-winning penalty from the left wing.

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