Leicester

57 - 14

Full Time

Bayonne

Bayonne vs Leicester

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 Gabriel Hamer-Webb bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

79'

Conversion

Joseph Woodward has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Leicester Tigers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Emeka Ilione picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Emeka Ilione bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Jack van Poortvliet is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Joseph Woodward bursts through to advance the Leicester Tigers attack.

75'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Martin getting some game time.

72'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Raphael Marchesin being replaced.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Bastien Rasal took full advantage.

70'

Conversion

The Bayonne supporters go wild as Pyrenees Boyle-Tiatia successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Emosi Tumania

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Emosi Tumania goes through the gap.

64'

Herschel Jantjies sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Victor Hannoun goes through the gap.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Jamie Blamire goes through the gap.

64'

Bayonne sub Noa Traversier comes onto the field.

62'

Lucas Martin departs for Bayonne.

62'

Adam Radwan departs for Leicester Tigers.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Radwan goes through the gap.

61'

Leicester Tigers sub Tom Whiteley comes onto the field.

60'

Billy Searle departs for Leicester Tigers.

60'

Leicester Tigers sub Joaquin Moro comes onto the field.

60'

Ollie Chessum departs for Leicester Tigers.

60'

Conversion

The Leicester Tigers supporters go wild as Billy Searle successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ollie Chessum

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Ollie Chessum goes through the gap.

59'

What a run here by Jack van Poortvliet as they get over the gainline!

58'

Herschel Jantjies comes on for Bayonne.

57'

Guillaume Martocq leaves the field.

57'

Emosi Tumania comes on for Bayonne.

57'

Ignacio Calles leaves the field.

57'

Billy Searle has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Billy Searle from scoring as they record the try for Leicester Tigers.

56'

What a run here by Billy Searle as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jack van Poortvliet played a key part in that try.

56'

Yellow Card

Baptiste Tilloles (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card

55'

What a run here by Gabriel Hamer-Webb as they get over the gainline!

54'

Will Hurd comes on.

54'

Joe Heyes comes off.

54'

Joseph Woodward comes on.

54'

Orlando Bailey comes off.

54'

Jamie Blamire comes on.

54'

Charlie Clare comes off.

54'

Tarek Haffar comes on.

54'

Nicky Smith comes off.

54'

Emeka Ilione comes on.

54'

Olly Cracknell comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Billy Searle kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A perfectly timed interception by Billy Searle allows them to score the try.

52'

What a run here by Billy Searle as they get over the gainline!

52'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Facundo Bosch getting some game time.

48'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Rob Leota being replaced.

48'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with George Pearson getting some game time.

48'

Leicester Tigers decide to make a substitution, with Freddie Steward being replaced.

48'

Conversion

Billy Searle adds the two points for Leicester Tigers.

48'

Try

Slick passing by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Billy Searle.

47'

Billy Searle makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Spellbinding play by Freddie Steward is finished off with a try.

47'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Bastien Rasal getting some game time.

45'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Manu Tuilagi being replaced.

45'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Jonah Thompson getting some game time.

45'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Tom Spring being replaced.

45'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Ewan Johnson getting some game time.

45'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Arthur Iturria being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Tom Spring adds the two points for Bayonne.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Bayonne leads to a try for Tom Spring.

42'

Tom Spring makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Luke Tagi played a key part in that try.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Billy Searle does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

What an effort there by Cameron Henderson as they score the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Cameron Henderson being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Jack van Poortvliet.

38'

Fabulous play by Leicester Tigers has led to Freddie Steward being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Luke Tagi comes on for Bayonne.

31'

Pascal Cotet leaves the field.

31'

Conversion

Billy Searle does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Leicester Tigers maul...no miracles today as Tommy Reffell powers over.

30'

This is dangerous for the defence as Rob Leota bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

19'

Billy Searle has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Leicester Tigers results in a try for Adam Radwan

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Adam Radwan took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Billy Searle is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Guillaume Martocq took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Hamer-Webb took full advantage.

Billy Searle hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

Try

Great hands by Leicester Tigers leads to a try for Adam Radwan

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Radwan goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Billy Searle.

The defensive line has been broken as Cameron Henderson goes through the gap.

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

Match Details

  
 Leicester v Bayonne 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 10th January 2026, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Hollie Davidson

Points Flow Chart

Leicester win +43

Time in lead

Mins in lead

96%

% Of Game In Lead

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Woodward

57 - 14

78'

Ilione

55 - 14

78'

Boyle-Tiatia

66'

50 - 14

Tumania

65'

50 - 12

Searle

50 - 7

60'

Chessum

48 - 7

59'

Searle

43 - 7

56'

Tilloles

55'

38 - 7

Searle

38 - 7

53'

Searle

36 - 7

52'

Searle

31 - 7

48'

Searle

29 - 7

47'

Spring

43'

24 - 7

Spring

42'

24 - 5

Half Time

Searle

24 - 0

39'

Henderson

22 - 0

38'

Searle

17 - 0

31'

Reffell

15 - 0

30'

Radwan

10 - 0

12'

Radwan

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Leicester

Bayonne

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Defence Profile

Leicester

Bayonne

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

48%

3-6 secs

30%

34%

6+ secs

18%

101

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

63'

64'

69'

77'

Leicester

Bayonne

Leicester Tigers vs Bayonne Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Leicester Tigers face off against Bayonne in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sat 10th January 2026 at Mattioli Woods Welford Road Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST on SuperSport, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Leicester Tigers won the last encounter but Leicester Tigers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Leicester Tigers vs Bayonne Squads

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