33 days ago Pro D2 Emotional club statement confirms Ned Hanigan forced to end career
Former Wallaby back-row Ned Hanigan has been forced to retire from the game - Provence Ruby have confirmed in a statement.
Provence Rugby face off against Aurillac in Pro D2 Round 18 on Fri 23rd January 2026 at Stade Maurice David. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.
Provence Rugby won the last encounter but Provence Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Aurillac in 3rd and Provence Rugby in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Provence Rugby vs Aurillac will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Nothing was going to stop Guillaume Piazzoli from scoring as they record the try for Provence Rugby.
Caleb Muntz adds the two points for Provence Rugby.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Malohi Suta dots the ball down from close range.
Tedo Abzhandadze makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Brilliant skill shown there by Boris Hadinegoro as they go over the white wash for a try.
Caleb Muntz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Sione Tui gathers the kick to score the try for Provence Rugby.
Tedo Abzhandadze makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Caleb Muntz has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Provence Rugby leads to a try for Leo Drouet