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Exiles fall as Stade finish with a flourish

By NEALE HARVEY

TONY Ensor’s lastgasp try ended London Irish’s Challenge Cup hopes as holders Stade Francais edged a sixtry thriller to keep their quarter-final ambitions alive.
It was cruel on the Irish whose young side, fired by fly-half Theo Brophy Clews and featuring notable performances from Ben Loader, Rory Brand and Johnny Williams, battled into a 20-19 lead with just two minutes of an enthralling contest left.
However, they were unable to hold out, leaving rugby director Nick Kennedy to reflect: “It’s heartbreaking but when they can bring on top class Frenc...

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