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European Challenge Cup | Semi-Finals
Apr 17, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
EdinburghEdinburgh
45-16
DragonsDragons RFC
McInally (16'), Visser (23'), Toolis (56'), Hidelgo-Clyne (61'), Fife (68')
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Harris (43')

Edinburgh reach European Rugby Challenge Cup final

Edinburgh ease to a 45-16 win over Newport Gwent Dragons in the semi-final of the European Rugby Challenge Cup.

Edinburgh have booked a place in the European Rugby Challenge Cup final after cruising to a 45-16 win over Newport Gwent Dragons at Murrayfield this evening.

Edinburgh Rugby players Andries Strauss and Neil Cochrane applauding the crowd after they won their Semi Final match against Newport Gwent Dragons during the European Rugby Challenge Cup Semi Final match between Edinburgh Rugby and Newport Gwent Dragons a© Getty Images

Sam Hidalgo-Clyne and Dorian Jones each kicked three penalties in the first half, but it was tries from Stuart McInally and Tim Visser that put the home side comfortably ahead at the break.

Brok Harris gave the visitors some hope early in the second half when he burst forward to add their first try of the evening.

Edinburgh soon responded though as Ben Toolis was found out wide to leave him diving over in the corner, while Visser added his second of the match just a couple of minutes later, leaving the Scottish side more than 20 points up.

Brok Harris of Newport Gwent Dragons scores a try early in the second half during the European Rugby Challenge Cup Semi Final match, between Edinburgh Rugby and Newport Gwent Dragons at Murrayfield Stadium on April 17, 2015© Getty Images

Newport made a string of errors as they pushed to try to find a way back into the match, allowing the home side to dominate from the scrum and add a fifth try in the final few minutes, sealing the win.

Edinburgh will face either Gloucester or Exeter Chiefs in next month's final at Twickenham.

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