Lyon

42 - 35

Full Time

Bayonne

Bayonne vs Lyon

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Joris Segonds has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

Bayonne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Lucas Martin picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Yellow Card

Felix Lambey (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tevita Tatafu bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Federico Mori bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

75'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Cheikh Tiberghien getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

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

74'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Fischer being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by Lyon results in a try for Esteban Gonzalez

73'

Jiuta Wainiqolo played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jiuta Wainiqolo took full advantage.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Esteban Gonzalez took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

The Bayonne supporters go wild as Joris Segonds successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Bayonne are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Baptiste Germain touching down.

66'

Lyon sub Paddy Jackson comes onto the field.

62'

Ethan Dumortier departs for Lyon.

62'

Bayonne sub Noa Traversier comes onto the field.

62'

Baptiste Heguy departs for Bayonne.

62'

Bayonne sub Gabriel Lapegue Lafaye comes onto the field.

62'

Cheikh Tiberghien departs for Bayonne.

62'

Lyon sub Esteban Gonzalez comes onto the field.

62'

Charlie Cassang departs for Lyon.

62'

Lyon sub Felix Lambey comes onto the field.

62'

Arno Botha departs for Lyon.

62'

Bayonne sub Baptiste Germain comes onto the field.

60'

Herschel Jantjies departs for Bayonne.

60'

Bayonne sub Ignacio Calles comes onto the field.

60'

Andy Bordelai departs for Bayonne.

60'

Dylan Cretin comes on for Lyon.

59'

Antoine Deliance leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Berdeu kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Ethan Dumortier to score the try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Ethan Dumortier goes through the gap.

58'

Charlie Cassang played a key part in that try.

58'

What a run here by Charlie Cassang as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Andy Bordelai as they get over the gainline!

57'

Alex Moon comes on for Bayonne.

55'

Lucas Paulos leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Berdeu kicks the conversion.

52'

Try

Arno Botha scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

52'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Joris Segonds kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Lucas Martin from scoring as they record the try for Bayonne.

50'

Herschel Jantjies sets up the try.

50'

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

47'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Facundo Bosch being replaced.

47'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Tatafu getting some game time.

47'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Emerick Setiano being replaced.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Beka Shvangiradze getting some game time.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Beka Saginadze being replaced.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Theo William getting some game time.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Felix Lambey being replaced.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Irakli Aptsiauri getting some game time.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Cedate Gomes Sa being replaced.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Moukoro getting some game time.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Jerome Rey being replaced.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Marchand getting some game time.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Camille Chat being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu adds the two points for Lyon.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Lyon leads to a try for Antoine Deliance.

42'

Antoine Deliance makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Gabin Lorre 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'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Bayonne.

37'

Yellow Card

Charlie Cassang (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

37'

Conversion

Joris Segonds does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

32'

Try

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

31'

Trouble here as Tom Leveque breaches the defence.

31'

Spellbinding play by Cheikh Tiberghien is finished off with a try.

31'

Tom Leveque comes on.

25'

Lucas Martin comes off.

25'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Federico Mori getting some game time.

22'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Martocq being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lyon is finished off by Jiuta Wainiqolo

20'

That's a great try assist by Gabin Lorre.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabin Lorre bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josiah Maraku bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

19'

Bayonne make a substitution with Lucas Martin coming on.

15'

Bayonne make a substitution with Tom Leveque coming off.

15'

Yellow Card

Facundo Bosch (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Leveque took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.

Try

Lyon are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Leo Berdeu touching down.

That's a great try assist by Charlie Cassang.

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Leveque goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Kevin Bralley blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Bayonne 
  
 Round 24 
  
 Sat 16th May 2026, 07:35am PDT 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Kevin Bralley

Points Flow Chart

Lyon win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

88%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

Possession Last 10 min

84%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Segonds

79'

42 - 35

Martin

79'

42 - 33

Lambey

42 - 28

79'

Berdeu

42 - 28

74'

Gonzalez

40 - 28

73'

Segonds

66'

35 - 28

Germain

66'

35 - 26

Berdeu

35 - 21

59'

Dumortier

33 - 21

58'

Berdeu

28 - 21

52'

Botha

26 - 21

52'

Segonds

51'

21 - 21

Martin

50'

21 - 19

Berdeu

21 - 14

43'

Deliance

19 - 14

42'

Half Time

Penalty Try

37'

14 - 14

Cassang

14 - 7

37'

Segonds

32'

14 - 7

Leveque

31'

14 - 5

Berdeu

14 - 0

21'

Wainiqolo

12 - 0

20'

Bosch

13'

7 - 0

Berdeu

7 - 0

Berdeu

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Lyon

Bayonne

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Defence Profile

Lyon

Bayonne

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

50%

69%

3-6 secs

27%

25%

6+ secs

23%

Rucks Won

101

Last 5 Penalties

62'

65'

70'

78'

79'

Lyon

Bayonne

Lyon vs Bayonne Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Bayonne in Top 14 Round 24 on Sat 16th May 2026 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:35. In South Africa it’s at 16:35 SAST, 02:35 NZST in New Zealand, 00:35 AEST in Australia and 07:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Bayonne in 11th and Lyon in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lyon vs Bayonne Squads

The official squads for Lyon 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.