Valence Romans

53 - 22

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Aurillac

Aurillac vs Valence Romans

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It's all over! The referee Hugo Dutreuilh has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Aurillac go for goal with Aurelien Barreau taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Aurillac is finished off by Thomas Delpeuch

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Thomas Delpeuch bursts through to advance the Aurillac attack.

75'

Lucas Delort played a key part in that try.

75'

Aurillac decide to make a substitution, with Viliami Taulani getting some game time.

72'

Aurillac decide to make a substitution, with Tim de Jong being replaced.

72'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Ben Neiceru coming on.

65'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Louis Marrou coming off.

65'

Aurillac make a substitution with Mehdi Slamani coming on.

65'

Aurillac make a substitution with Koen Bloemen coming off.

65'

Valence Romans sub Loan Real comes onto the field.

64'

Louis Suaud departs for Valence Romans.

64'

Aurillac sub Karsen Talalua comes onto the field.

61'

Jordon Van Rensburg departs for Aurillac.

61'

Aurillac sub Ben O'Donnell comes onto the field.

60'

Karsen Talalua departs for Aurillac.

60'

Valence Romans sub Thomas Lhusero comes onto the field.

60'

Matteo Rodor departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Aurillac sub David Delarue comes onto the field.

60'

Boris Hadinegoro departs for Aurillac.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Meret kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Valence Romans are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ryan McCauley touching down.

59'

Matteo Rodor played a key part in that try.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Aurelien Barreau kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Lucas Oudard from scoring as they record the try for Aurillac.

55'

That's a great try assist by Koen Bloemen.

55'

Skip Jongejan comes on.

53'

Mehdi Slamani comes off.

53'

Mirian Burduli comes on.

53'

Wesley Tapueluelu comes off.

53'

Luka Nioradze comes on.

53'

Basa Khonelidze comes off.

53'

Irakli Mtchedlidze comes on.

53'

Gymael Jean-Jaques comes off.

53'

Jocelyn Debricon comes on.

53'

Dylan Idrissi comes off.

53'

Nathan Huguen comes on.

53'

Hugo Fabregue comes off.

53'

Andrea Pontanier comes on.

51'

Anthony Aleo comes off.

51'

Sacha Idoumi comes on.

51'

Dorian Marco-Pena comes off.

51'

Suetena Asomua comes on.

51'

Vincent Vial comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Meret kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Dorian Marco-Pena dots the ball down from close range.

49'

Aurillac decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Delort getting some game time.

49'

Aurillac decide to make a substitution, with Viliami Taulani being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Hugo Huurman (Aurillac) is shown a yellow card

48'

Conversion

Aurelien Barreau adds the two points for Aurillac.

46'

Try

Slick passing by Aurillac leads to a try for Hugo Bastard.

45'

Spellbinding play by Mehdi Slamani is finished off with a try.

45'

Conversion

Lucas Meret adds the two points for Valence Romans.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Valence Romans leads to a try for Dylan Idrissi.

42'

Dylan Idrissi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Lucas Meret played a key part in that try.

42'

Aurillac make a substitution with Hugo Bastard coming on.

40'

Aurillac make a substitution with Francois Vergnaud coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by Aurillac has led to Boris Hadinegoro being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Louis Marrou being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Thembelani Bholi being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Fabulous play by Aurillac has led to Thomas Delpeuch being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Lucas Meret does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Valence Romans is finished off by Louis Marrou, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Matteo Rodor sets up the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Mathieu Guillomot being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Conversion

Lucas Meret does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Louis Marrou as they go over the white wash for a try.

32'

Trouble here as Louis Marrou breaches the defence.

32'

Hugo Fabregue sets up the try.

32'

Yellow Card

Lucas Oudard (Aurillac) is shown a yellow card

32'

Trouble here as Dorian Marco-Pena breaches the defence.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Meret kicks the penalty goal.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Owen Lane bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

24'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret adds the points for Valence Romans.

22'

Penalty Goal

Aurelien Barreau does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Lucas Meret converts the try.

14'

Try

Hugo Fabregue scores the try from close range.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Marrou took full advantage.

12'

Lucas Meret has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Valence Romans are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lucas Meret touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Lucas Meret goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Louis Marrou.

We are underway as the referee Hugo Dutreuilh blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Aurillac 
  
 Round 10 
  
 Fri 7th November 2025, 10:30am PST 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Hugo Dutreuilh

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +31

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

41%

Possession Last 10 min

59%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Delpeuch

75'

53 - 22

Meret

53 - 17

59'

McCauley

51 - 17

59'

Barreau

55'

46 - 17

Oudard

55'

46 - 15

Meret

46 - 10

50'

Marco-Pena

44 - 10

49'

Huurman

48'

39 - 10

Barreau

46'

39 - 10

Bastard

45'

39 - 8

Meret

39 - 3

43'

Idrissi

37 - 3

42'

Half Time

Meret

32 - 3

35'

Marrou

30 - 3

35'

Meret

25 - 3

33'

Marrou

23 - 3

32'

Oudard

32'

18 - 3

Meret

18 - 3

26'

Meret

15 - 3

22'

Barreau

16'

12 - 3

Meret

12 - 0

14'

Fabregue

10 - 0

13'

Meret

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Aurillac

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Aurillac

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

57%

3-6 secs

23%

31%

6+ secs

19%

12%

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs Aurillac Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Aurillac in Pro D2 Round 10 on Fri 7th November 2025 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:30. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST, 07:30 NZST in New Zealand, 05:30 AEST in Australia and 10:30 EST in the US.

Aurillac won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 9 places in the league table with Aurillac in 5th and Valence Romans in 14th as such Aurillac are favourites on paper.

Valence Romans vs Aurillac Squads

The official squads for Valence Romans 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.