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Toulon beat Edinburgh 27-17 to open Challenge Cup campaign
Toulon beat Edinburgh 27-17 in Scotland to begin their European Challenge Cup campaign with a win.
Melvyn Jaminet scored 22 of Toulon’s points, including two tries, after being left out of the team’s previous match because of his recent form.
Edinburgh had won all three of their previous meetings with Toulon and were top of the United Rugby Championship after three wins this season.
Toulon came into the match after a difficult start to the season, with four losses in six games and coach Pierre Mignoni’s resignation.
The victory ended Toulon’s losing run against Edinburgh and gave the French club a strong start in Europe.
Toulon held off Edinburgh’s late attacks with firm defence to secure the win.
Toulon will host Georgia’s Black Lion next in the competition.
Toulon beat Edinburgh 27-17 away from home to open their Challenge Cup campaign.
Melvyn Jaminet scored 22 of Toulon’s points, including two tries.
Toulon led 6-3 at half-time before both teams scored three tries in the second half.
The win was Toulon’s first against Edinburgh after three previous defeats.
Toulon will host Georgia’s Black Lion in their next match.
- Who
- Toulon and Edinburgh, two rugby teams.
- What
- Toulon won 27-17 in their opening Challenge Cup match.
- When
- Friday, October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Why
- Toulon were opening their Challenge Cup campaign and sought their first win against Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh had won all three of its opening United Rugby Championship matches.
Melvyn Jaminet kicked Toulon ahead, 3-0.
Toulon led 6-3.
Jaminet scored Toulon’s first try to make it 13-3.
Jaminet scored his second try, restoring Toulon’s 10-point lead at 27-17.
Toulon held on to win 27-17.
- Final score
- Toulon 27, Edinburgh 17
- Jaminet’s points
- 22
- Half-time score
- Toulon 6, Edinburgh 3
- Toulon’s next opponent
- Black Lion
- Edinburgh’s URC record before the match
- Three wins in three matches
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