Montpellier

62 - 22

Full Time

Bayonne

Bayonne vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Marco Tauleigne

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Marco Tauleigne bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

79'

Spellbinding play by Tom Banks is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alexander Masibaka bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cheikh Tiberghien bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

78'

Conversion

Joris Segonds has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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.

75'

Baptiste Tilloles played a key part in that try.

75'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Becognee getting some game time.

74'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Florian Verhaeghe being replaced.

74'

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

72'

Bayonne decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Paulos being replaced.

72'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Alexander Masibaka

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Alexander Masibaka took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Domingo Miotti.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Alexander Masibaka coming on.

68'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Alexandre Becognee coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Domingo Miotti successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Domingo Miotti

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Domingo Miotti goes through the gap.

65'

Leo Coly sets up the try.

65'

Bayonne sub Guillaume Martocq comes onto the field.

64'

Pascal Cotet departs for Bayonne.

64'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Bastien Chalureau comes onto the field.

64'

Tyler Duguid departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

64'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Leo Coly comes onto the field.

62'

Ali Price departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

62'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Thomas Darmon comes onto the field.

62'

Arthur Vincent departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

62'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Marco Tauleigne comes onto the field.

62'

Lenni Nouchi departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

62'

Bayonne sub Baptiste Heguy comes onto the field.

62'

Alexandre Fischer departs for Bayonne.

62'

Bayonne sub Alvaro Garcia Iandolino comes onto the field.

62'

Ewan Johnson departs for Bayonne.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Manex Ariceta goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Manex Ariceta goes through the gap.

59'

Luke Tagi comes on for Bayonne.

58'

Guillaume Martocq leaves the field.

58'

Manex Ariceta comes on for Bayonne.

57'

Rob Leota leaves the field.

57'

Billy Vunipola comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Wilfrid Hounkpatin leaves the field.

57'

Baptiste Tilloles comes on for Bayonne.

57'

Herschel Jantjies leaves the field.

57'

Ricky Riccitelli comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Christopher Tolofua leaves the field.

57'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Enzo Forletta leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Domingo Miotti kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

The forward pack of Montpellier Herault Rugby will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

56'

Yellow Card

Pascal Cotet (Bayonne) is shown a yellow card

54'

Arthur Iturria comes on.

51'

Baptiste Heguy comes off.

51'

Vincent Giudicelli comes on.

51'

Lucas Martin comes off.

51'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Luka Japaridze getting some game time.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Billy Vunipola being replaced.

49'

Joris Segonds has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

48'

Try

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.

47'

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

47'

Spellbinding play by Alexandre Fischer is finished off with a try.

47'

Yellow Card

Wilfrid Hounkpatin (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card

46'

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

45'

Sireli Maqala makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Bayonne sub Ignacio Calles comes onto the field.

40'

Swan Cormenier departs for Bayonne.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

40'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Arthur Vincent to score the try.

39'

That's a great try assist by Domingo Miotti.

39'

Conversion

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

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Bayonne is finished off by Tom Spring, as they goes over for the try.

37'

That's a great try assist by Herschel Jantjies.

37'

Fabulous play by Bayonne has led to Herschel Jantjies being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

The left post denies Domingo Miotti from adding the extras.

33'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Montpellier Herault Rugby maul...no miracles today as Christopher Tolofua powers over.

32'

Trouble here as Gabriel Ngandebe breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Domingo Miotti kicks the penalty goal.

28'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ali Price bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alexandre Fischer bursts through to advance the Bayonne attack.

23'

Domingo Miotti takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

21'

Try

Great forward play by Montpellier Herault Rugby allows Christopher Tolofua to score the try.

20'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti converts the try.

17'

Try

A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Tom Banks

16'

Lenni Nouchi sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Lenni Nouchi took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Alexandre Fischer took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Joris Segonds kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Sireli Maqala goes through the gap.

Conversion

Domingo Miotti has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Arthur Vincent

The defensive line has been broken as Arthur Vincent goes through the gap.

Enzo Forletta sets up the try.

Guillaume Martocq comes on.

Mateo Carreras comes off.

The defensive line has been broken as Florian Verhaeghe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Tual Trainini blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Bayonne 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 3rd January 2026, 07:35am PST 
  
 Septeo Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Tual Trainini

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

32%

Possession Last 10 min

68%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Miotti

62 - 22

80'

Tauleigne

60 - 22

79'

Segonds

76'

55 - 22

Iturria

75'

55 - 20

Miotti

55 - 15

72'

Masibaka

53 - 15

71'

Miotti

48 - 15

66'

Miotti

46 - 15

65'

Miotti

41 - 15

57'

Tolofua

39 - 15

56'

Cotet

54'

34 - 15

Spring

47'

34 - 15

Hounkpatin

34 - 10

46'

Half Time

Miotti

34 - 10

40'

Vincent

32 - 10

39'

Segonds

38'

27 - 10

Spring

37'

27 - 8

Tolofua

27 - 3

32'

Miotti

22 - 3

28'

Tolofua

19 - 3

20'

Miotti

14 - 3

17'

Banks

12 - 3

16'

Segonds

7 - 3

Miotti

7 - 0

Vincent

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Bayonne

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Bayonne

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

55%

61%

3-6 secs

27%

33%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

61'

64'

70'

73'

75'

Montpellier

Bayonne

Montpellier vs Bayonne Kick Off Times & TV Channel

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.

Table Standings

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.

Montpellier vs Bayonne Squads

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.