Vannes

38 - 20

Full Time

Biarritz

Biarritz Olympique vs Vannes

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Fabrice Metz getting some game time.

70'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Eric Marks being replaced.

70'

Vannes make a substitution with Leon Boulier coming on.

66'

Vannes make a substitution with Sione Kalamafoni coming off.

66'

Vannes make a substitution with Jean Cotarmanac'h coming on.

66'

Vannes make a substitution with Maxime Lafage coming off.

66'

Vannes make a substitution with Hayam El Bibouji coming on.

66'

Vannes make a substitution with Dave Cherry coming off.

66'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Yoni Tuataane coming on.

65'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Remi Bourdeau coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Vannes supporters go wild as Maxime Lafage successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Vannes are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Marin Boulier touching down.

64'

Robin Taccola sets up the try.

64'

Vannes sub Pagakalasio Tafili comes onto the field.

61'

Nick Schonert departs for Vannes.

61'

Vannes sub Mikheil Alania comes onto the field.

61'

Richard Judd departs for Vannes.

61'

Vannes sub Marin Boulier comes onto the field.

61'

Francis Saili departs for Vannes.

61'

Piula Fa'asalele comes on.

54'

Johnny Dyer comes off.

54'

Andrea Sacco comes on.

54'

Yoni Tuataane comes off.

54'

Millian Ouldji comes on.

54'

Adrien Sonzogni comes off.

54'

Simon Augry comes on.

51'

Leon Boulier comes off.

51'

Timothe Mezou comes on.

51'

Fabrice Metz comes off.

51'

Hugo Djehi comes on.

51'

Wayan De Benedittis comes off.

51'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Samaran getting some game time.

49'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Solomone Tukuafu being replaced.

49'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Plantier getting some game time.

49'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Nutsubidze being replaced.

49'

The left post denies Maxime Lafage from adding the extras.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Vannes leads to a try for Enzo Benmegal.

44'

Enzo Benmegal makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Francis Saili played a key part in that try.

44'

Ben Stevenson makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Biarritz Olympique go for goal with Edgar Retiere taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

A clever kick there by Biarritz Olympique allows Yohan Tapie to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

42'

Yohan Tapie makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Edgar Retiere played a key part in that try.

42'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Jules Even coming on.

40'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Yann David coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Maxime Lafage adds the two points for Vannes.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Vannes as Sione Kalamafoni goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Biarritz Olympique has led to Kylian Jaminet being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Biarritz Olympique sub Edgar Retiere comes onto the field.

36'

Thomas Dolhagaray departs for Biarritz Olympique.

36'

Conversion

Maxime Lafage does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

36'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Vannes as Nick Schonert goes over.

36'

Biarritz Olympique sub Filimo Taofifenua comes onto the field.

35'

Alban Placines departs for Biarritz Olympique.

35'

Fabulous play by Vannes has led to Ben Stevenson being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Thomas Dolhagaray makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Biarritz Olympique maul...no miracles today as Adrien Sonzogni powers over.

27'

Trouble here as Zach Kibirige breaches the defence.

26'

Conversion

Maxime Lafage makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Vannes are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nick Schonert picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Dolhagaray adds the points for Biarritz Olympique.

22'

Maxime Lafage curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

20'

Try

Great forward play by Vannes allows Dave Cherry to score the try.

20'

Yellow Card

Alban Placines (Biarritz Olympique) is shown a yellow card

19'

Thomas Dolhagaray curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Biarritz Olympique results in a try for Zach Kibirige

14'

Spellbinding play by Alban Placines is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Alban Placines took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Ekain Imaz took full advantage.

14'

We are underway as the referee Ludovic Carrillo blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Vannes v Biarritz 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 12th December 2025, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Stade de la Rabine 
  
 Ludovic Carrillo

Points Flow Chart

Vannes win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

61%

% Of Game In Lead

20%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lafage

38 - 20

65'

Boulier

36 - 20

64'

Benmegal

31 - 20

44'

Tapie

42'

26 - 20

Half Time

Lafage

26 - 15

41'

Kalamafoni

24 - 15

40'

Lafage

19 - 15

36'

Schonert

17 - 15

36'

Dolhagaray

28'

12 - 15

Sonzogni

27'

12 - 13

Lafage

12 - 8

24'

Schonert

10 - 8

23'

Dolhagaray

22'

5 - 8

Cherry

5 - 5

20'

Placines

19'

0 - 5

Kibirige

14'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Vannes

Biarritz

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Defence Profile

Vannes

Biarritz

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

69%

3-6 secs

29%

20%

6+ secs

10%

11%

126

Rucks Won

Vannes vs Biarritz Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Vannes face off against Biarritz in Pro D2 Round 14 on Fri 12th December 2025 at Stade de la Rabine. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 11 places in the league table with Biarritz in 1st and Vannes in 12th as such Biarritz are favourites on paper.

Vannes vs Biarritz Squads

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