Biarritz

25 - 37

Full Time

Valence Romans

Biarritz vs Valence Romans

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

83'

Conversion

Thomas Dolhagaray converts the try.

83'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Biarritz Olympique is finished off by Mathieu Acebes

82'

Thomas Dolhagaray sets up the try.

82'

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

73'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Ryan McCauley being replaced.

73'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Calum Randle getting some game time.

73'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Owen Lane being replaced.

73'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Arthur Bonneval getting some game time.

73'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Francois Mur being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Dorian Marco-Pena places the ball down for the try.

72'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Francois Mur coming on.

69'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Arthur Bonneval coming off.

69'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Arthur Bonneval coming on.

66'

Biarritz Olympique make a substitution with Edgar Retiere coming off.

66'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Thomas Lhusero coming on.

66'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Matteo Rodor coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Biarritz Olympique supporters go wild as Edgar Retiere successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

A stunning solo try from Thomas Dolhagaray

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Mathieu Acebes goes through the gap.

65'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

The kick through from Valence Romans has allowed Louis Marrou to touch down.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Marrou goes through the gap.

63'

Spellbinding play by Mathieu Guillomot is finished off with a try.

63'

Yellow Card

Alexandre Plantier (Biarritz Olympique) is shown a yellow card

62'

Valence Romans sub Adrien Roux comes onto the field.

62'

Thembelani Bholi departs for Valence Romans.

62'

Valence Romans sub Anthony Aleo comes onto the field.

60'

Gareth Milasinovich departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Valence Romans sub Ilia Spanderashvili comes onto the field.

60'

Andrea Pontanier departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Adrien Sonzogni comes on for Biarritz Olympique.

57'

Clement Martinez leaves the field.

57'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret adds the points for Valence Romans.

57'

Vincent Vial comes on for Valence Romans.

56'

Loan Real leaves the field.

56'

Mathieu Acebes comes on for Biarritz Olympique.

55'

Arthur Bonneval leaves the field.

55'

Thomas Dolhagaray comes on.

52'

Yann David comes off.

52'

Hugo Fabregue comes on.

52'

Matthieu Vachon comes off.

52'

Dorian Marco-Pena comes on.

52'

Andrew Quattrin comes off.

52'

Edgar Retiere has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

52'

Try

The forward pack of Biarritz Olympique will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

51'

Yellow Card

Gareth Milasinovich (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

49'

Dorian Laborde makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

46'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Francois Mur being replaced.

46'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Ekain Imaz getting some game time.

46'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Piula Fa'asalele being replaced.

46'

Owen Lane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Conversion

Lucas Meret adds the two points for Valence Romans.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Valence Romans leads to a try for Owen Lane.

44'

Owen Lane makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Mathieu Guillomot is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Biarritz Olympique sub Johnny Dyer comes onto the field.

39'

Heath Backhouse departs for Biarritz Olympique.

39'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Conversion

Lucas Meret does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

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

33'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Dylan Idrissi being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Lucas Meret sets up the try.

33'

Penalty Goal

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

29'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Zakaria El Fakir getting some game time.

23'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Pirlet being replaced.

23'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Dorian Laborde getting some game time.

20'

Biarritz Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Morgan being replaced.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francois Mur bursts through to advance the Biarritz Olympique attack.

19'

Penalty Goal

Edgar Retiere does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

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

12'

Penalty Goal

Edgar Retiere kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Yann David goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Jonathan Gasnier blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Biarritz v Valence Romans 
  
 Round 13 
  
 Fri 5th December 2025, 10:30am PST 
  
 Parc des Sports Aguilera 
  
 Jonathan Gasnier

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

31%

% Of Game In Lead

60%

72%

Possession Last 10 min

28%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dolhagaray

25 - 37

83'

Acebes

23 - 37

82'

Meret

73'

18 - 37

Marco-Pena

72'

18 - 35

Retiere

18 - 30

66'

Dolhagaray

16 - 30

65'

Meret

64'

11 - 30

Marrou

63'

11 - 28

Plantier

11 - 23

62'

Meret

57'

11 - 23

Martinez

11 - 20

51'

Milasinovich

49'

6 - 20

Meret

45'

6 - 20

Lane

44'

6 - 18

Half Time

Meret

38'

6 - 13

Meret

34'

6 - 10

Idrissi

33'

6 - 8

Meret

29'

6 - 3

Retiere

6 - 0

17'

Retiere

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Biarritz

Valence Romans

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Defence Profile

Biarritz

Valence Romans

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

49%

3-6 secs

22%

25%

6+ secs

10%

25%

114

Rucks Won

Biarritz vs Valence Romans Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Biarritz face off against Valence Romans in Pro D2 Round 13 on Fri 5th December 2025 at Parc des Sports Aguilera. 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 Valence Romans 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 Valence Romans in 2nd and Biarritz in 13th as such Valence Romans are favourites on paper.

Biarritz vs Valence Romans Squads

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