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Montpellier face off against Bayonne in Top 14 Round 14 on Sat 3rd January 2026 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:35. In South Africa it’s at 17:35 SAST, 04:35 NZST in New Zealand, 02:35 AEST in Australia and 07:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Bayonne in 6th and Montpellier in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Montpellier 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.
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Domingo Miotti converts the try.
A wonderful passing move by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Marco Tauleigne
Joris Segonds has kicked a conversion.
Bayonne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Arthur Iturria picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Domingo Miotti has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Alexander Masibaka
The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Domingo Miotti successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Domingo Miotti
The touch judges raise their flags as Domingo Miotti kicks the conversion.
The forward pack of Montpellier Herault Rugby will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.
Pascal Cotet (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Tom Spring dots the ball down from close range.
Wilfrid Hounkpatin (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card
Domingo Miotti adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.
A perfectly weighted kick allows Arthur Vincent to score the try.
Joris Segonds does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Bayonne is finished off by Tom Spring, as they goes over for the try.
It's going to take a miracle to stop this Montpellier Herault Rugby maul...no miracles today as Christopher Tolofua powers over.
The touch judges raise their flags as Domingo Miotti kicks the penalty goal.
Great forward play by Montpellier Herault Rugby allows Christopher Tolofua to score the try.
Domingo Miotti converts the try.
A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Tom Banks
Joris Segonds kicks the penalty.
Domingo Miotti has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Arthur Vincent