Valence Romans

8 - 0

Full Time

Beziers

Beziers vs Valence Romans

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Beziers decided to go for goal with Damien Anon taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

80'

Hugo Fabregue comes on.

78'

Ryan McCauley comes off.

78'

Beziers decided to go for goal with Damien Anon taking the penalty goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

78'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Loan Real getting some game time.

74'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Louis Suaud being replaced.

74'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Ilia Spanderashvili getting some game time.

74'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Matthieu Vachon being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Owen Lane took full advantage.

72'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Owen Lane getting some game time.

71'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Matteo Rodor being replaced.

71'

Beziers make a substitution with Jerome Dufour coming on.

69'

Beziers make a substitution with Cam Dodson coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Valence Romans supporters go wild as Lucas Meret successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

Beziers make a substitution with Charly Malie coming on.

66'

Beziers make a substitution with Hugo Aubry coming off.

66'

Beziers make a substitution with Sireli Masiwini coming on.

66'

Beziers make a substitution with Taylor Gontineac coming off.

66'

Valence Romans sub Thomas Lhusero comes onto the field.

61'

Owen Lane departs for Valence Romans.

61'

Florian Goumat comes on for Valence Romans.

58'

Hugo Fabregue leaves the field.

58'

Yahnis El Maslouhi comes on for Beziers.

56'

Marco Trauth leaves the field.

56'

Jonathan Maiau comes on for Beziers.

56'

Yvann Lalevee leaves the field.

56'

Thembelani Bholi comes on for Valence Romans.

56'

Ilia Spanderashvili leaves the field.

56'

Osea Waqaninavatu comes on for Valence Romans.

55'

Mosese Mawalu leaves the field.

55'

Anthony Aleo comes on for Valence Romans.

55'

Andrea Pontanier leaves the field.

55'

Matthieu Vachon comes on.

53'

Loan Real comes off.

53'

Sacha Idoumi comes on.

51'

Dorian Marco-Pena comes off.

51'

Pierre Gayraud comes on.

51'

Jerome Dufour comes off.

51'

Thomas Canaleta comes on.

51'

Sias Koen comes off.

51'

Yellow Card

Hugo Fabregue (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

47'

Beziers decide to make a substitution, with Christian Judge getting some game time.

45'

Beziers decide to make a substitution, with Yannick Arroyo being replaced.

45'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Gareth Milasinovich coming on.

44'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Vincent Vial coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Valence Romans go for goal with Lucas Meret taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Valence Romans is finished off by Thomas Roziere, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Thomas Roziere being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

That's a great try assist by Lucas Meret.

38'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Ilia Spanderashvili being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

The penalty attempt by Samuel Marques has rebounded off the left post and back into play.

29'

Beziers decide to make a substitution, with Damien Anon getting some game time.

24'

Beziers decide to make a substitution, with Baltazar Amaya being replaced.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Baptiste Abescat bursts through to advance the Beziers attack.

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We are underway as the referee Aurelie Groizeleau blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Beziers 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Fri 9th January 2026, 10:30am PST 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Aurelie Groizeleau

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

55%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

Possession Last 10 min

81%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meret

8 - 0

69'

Fabregue

5 - 0

47'

Half Time

Roziere

5 - 0

38'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Beziers

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Beziers

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

35%

74%

3-6 secs

20%

19%

6+ secs

45%

Rucks Won

104

Valence Romans vs Beziers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Beziers in Pro D2 Round 16 on Fri 9th January 2026 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:30. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST, 07:30 NZST in New Zealand, 05:30 AEST in Australia and 10:30 EST in the US.

Valence Romans won the last encounter but Beziers are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Beziers in 4th and Valence Romans in 12th as such Beziers are favourites on paper.

Valence Romans vs Beziers Squads

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