Pau

24 - 49

Full Time

Bath

Bath vs Pau

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ciaran Donoghue bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

77'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jaco Coetzee getting some game time.

73'

Bath Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Miles Reid being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Bath Rugby results in a try for Miles Reid

71'

That's a great try assist by Tom Carr-Smith.

71'

Conversion

The Section Paloise supporters go wild as Axel Desperes successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Fabien Brau-Boirie scores the try from close range.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Fabien Brau-Boirie took full advantage.

68'

That's a great try assist by Dan Robson.

68'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Jimi Maximin coming on.

67'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Thomas Jolmes coming off.

67'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Kieran Verden coming on.

65'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Archie Griffin coming off.

65'

Section Paloise sub Remi Picquette comes onto the field.

61'

Jimi Maximin departs for Section Paloise.

61'

Bath Rugby sub Orlando Bailey comes onto the field.

61'

Joe Cokanasiga departs for Bath Rugby.

61'

Conversion

The Section Paloise supporters go wild as Axel Desperes successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

Section Paloise are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Fabien Brau-Boirie touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Dan Robson is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Reece Hewat goes through the gap.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Joel Kpoku goes through the gap.

58'

Kepu Tuipulotu comes on for Bath Rugby.

58'

Tom Dunn leaves the field.

58'

Tom Carr-Smith comes on for Bath Rugby.

58'

Ben Spencer leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ciaran Donoghue kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Bath Rugby results in a try for Ruaridh McConnochie.

56'

Miles Reid played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Ruaridh McConnochie as they get over the gainline!

56'

Dan Robson comes on for Section Paloise.

55'

Aymeric Luc leaves the field.

55'

Red Card

Sam Underhill (Bath Rugby) is shown the red card

54'

What a run here by Axel Desperes as they get over the gainline!

54'

Ted Hill comes on.

52'

Josh Bayliss comes off.

52'

Ewan Richards comes on.

52'

Quinn Roux comes off.

52'

Francois van Wyk comes on.

52'

Beno Obano comes off.

52'

Reece Hewat comes on.

50'

Carwyn Tuipulotu comes off.

50'

Jimi Maximin comes on.

50'

Lekima Tagitagivalu comes off.

50'

Siate Tokolahi comes on.

50'

Harry Williams comes off.

50'

Hugo Parrou comes on.

50'

Ignacio Calles comes off.

50'

Romain Ruffenach comes on.

50'

Youri Delhommel comes off.

50'

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue adds the two points for Bath Rugby.

43'

Try

The Bath Rugby maul march their way over the white wash for Tom Dunn to touch down.

43'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Ciaran Donoghue being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Bath Rugby has led to Archie Griffin being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Will Muir coming on.

40'

Bath Rugby make a substitution with Orlando Bailey coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Bath Rugby sub Orlando Bailey comes onto the field.

38'

Will Muir departs for Bath Rugby.

38'

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Bath Rugby as Josh Bayliss goes over.

34'

Miles Reid sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Ben Spencer breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Axel Desperes breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Beno Obano scores from close range.

29'

Spellbinding play by Ben Spencer is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Ciaran Donoghue breaches the defence.

29'

Conversion

Axel Desperes makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Carwyn Tuipulotu scores from close range.

26'

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bath Rugby is finished off by Joe Cokanasiga

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joe Cokanasiga bursts through to advance the Bath Rugby attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Will Muir.

21'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

19'

A gap opened in the defence and Axel Desperes took full advantage.

12'

Tumua Manu comes on.

Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang comes off.

Conversion

Ciaran Donoghue has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Bath Rugby has allowed Will Muir to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Will Muir goes through the gap.

Ben Spencer sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Hollie Davidson blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pau v Bath 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Fri 4th April 2025, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Stade du Hameau 
  
 Hollie Davidson

Points Flow Chart

Bath win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

100%

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Donoghue

72'

24 - 49

Reid

71'

24 - 47

Desperes

24 - 42

68'

Brau-Boirie

22 - 42

68'

Desperes

17 - 42

61'

Brau-Boirie

15 - 42

61'

Donoghue

57'

10 - 42

McConnochie

56'

10 - 40

Underhill

54'

10 - 35

Donoghue

43'

10 - 35

Dunn

43'

10 - 33

Half Time

Donoghue

35'

10 - 28

Bayliss

34'

10 - 26

Donoghue

30'

10 - 21

Obano

29'

10 - 19

Desperes

10 - 14

27'

Tuipulotu

8 - 14

26'

Donoghue

22'

3 - 14

Cokanasiga

21'

3 - 12

Desperes

3 - 7

19'

Donoghue

0 - 7

Muir

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Pau

26%

Draw

Bath

73%

Lineout-Lost by Kepu Tuipulotu

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Pau

Bath

More Less

Defence Profile

Pau

Bath

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

69%

3-6 secs

26%

18%

6+ secs

15%

13%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

65'

66'

69'

76'

Pau

Bath

Pau vs Bath Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pau face off against Bath Rugby in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Fri 4th April 2025 at Stade du Hameau. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Bath Rugby won the last encounter but Bath Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Pau vs Bath Rugby Squads

The official squads for Pau vs Bath Rugby will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.