Valence Romans

28 - 27

Full Time

Biarritz

Biarritz vs Valence Romans

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

82'

Conversion

Lucas Meret converts the try.

82'

Try

Valence Romans are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Matteo Rodor picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

81'

Lucas Meret sets up the try.

81'

Yellow Card

Ellande Sanderson (Biarritz Olympique) is shown a yellow card

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Anatole Pauvert bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Owen Lane bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

75'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Valence Romans results in a try for Owen Lane

71'

That's a great try assist by Matteo Rodor.

71'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Yohan Tapie getting some game time.

71'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Mathieu Acebes being replaced.

71'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Owen Lane coming on.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Mosese Mawalu coming off.

68'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Yann David coming on.

68'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Carlo Mignot coming off.

68'

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

68'

Try

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

67'

Kylian Jaminet sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Kylian Jaminet took full advantage.

67'

Valence Romans sub Mathieu Guillomot comes onto the field.

60'

Louis Marrou departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Valence Romans sub Anthony Aleo comes onto the field.

60'

Andrea Pontanier departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Biarritz Olympique sub Francois Mur comes onto the field.

60'

Zakaria El Fakir departs for Biarritz Olympique.

60'

Valence Romans sub Vincent Vial comes onto the field.

60'

Gareth Milasinovich departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Meret kicks the penalty goal.

60'

George Worth comes on for Valence Romans.

57'

Owen Lane leaves the field.

57'

Ekain Imaz comes on for Biarritz Olympique.

57'

Nafi Ma'afu leaves the field.

57'

Thembelani Bholi comes on for Valence Romans.

57'

Florian Goumat leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Dolhagaray adds the points for Biarritz Olympique.

57'

Ellande Sanderson comes on.

53'

Piula Fa'asalele comes off.

53'

Dorian Marco-Pena comes on.

52'

Cyril Deligny comes off.

52'

Adrien Roux comes on.

52'

Loan Real comes off.

52'

More power was needed in that conversion attempt by Thomas Dolhagaray as it drops short.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Biarritz Olympique leads to a try for Kylian Jaminet.

49'

Imanol Biscay sets up the try.

49'

Thomas Dolhagaray makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Luteru Tolai getting some game time.

47'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Yohan Beheregaray being replaced.

47'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Lucas Meret will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Louis Marrou from scoring that try!

43'

Louis Marrou makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Biarritz Olympique sub Giorgi Dzmanashvili comes onto the field.

40'

Nikoloz Narmania departs for Biarritz Olympique.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Thomas Dolhagaray will have to re-adjust the radar.

42'

Try

What an effort there by Zach Kibirige as they score the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Biarritz Olympique has led to Zach Kibirige being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Fabulous play by Biarritz Olympique has led to Yohan Beheregaray being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Valence Romans sub Matteo Rodor comes onto the field.

36'

Thomas Lhusero departs for Valence Romans.

36'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Dolhagaray adds the points for Biarritz Olympique.

23'

Yellow Card

Anatole Pauvert (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

22'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Roziere took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Dolhagaray makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Dolhagaray kicks the penalty.

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee Pierre Bru blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Biarritz 
  
 Round 20 
  
 Fri 14th February 2025, 10:00am PST 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Pierre Bru

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

81%

92%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meret

28 - 27

82'

Rodor

26 - 27

81'

Sanderson

80'

21 - 27

Meret

21 - 27

72'

Lane

19 - 27

71'

Kibirige

67'

14 - 27

Meret

14 - 22

60'

Dolhagaray

57'

11 - 22

Jaminet

49'

11 - 19

Marrou

11 - 14

43'

Half Time

Kibirige

41'

6 - 14

Meret

6 - 9

35'

Dolhagaray

23'

3 - 9

Pauvert

3 - 6

22'

Dolhagaray

14'

3 - 6

Dolhagaray

3 - 3

Meret

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Biarritz

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Biarritz

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

61%

60%

3-6 secs

23%

28%

6+ secs

16%

12%

101

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs Biarritz Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Biarritz in Pro D2 Round 20 on Fri 14th February 2025 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.

Valence Romans won the last encounter but Biarritz 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 Biarritz in 8th and Valence Romans in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Valence Romans vs Biarritz Squads

The official squads for Valence Romans 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.