Gernika Rugby Taldea pulled away after halftime to secure a 24-11 victory and a place in the final. Despite an outstanding season, Sant Cugat’s dream of reaching División de Honor ends here.
At noon on Sunday, May 18, Sant Cugat were beaten 24-11 by Gernika in the promotion playoff semifinals. A tight first half (8-6) saw Arthur Picole slot two penalties, but the Basques turned up the heat after the break, scoring three tries and two key penalties. The loss abruptly halts Sant Cugat’s impressive campaign just short of the final.