US Montauban

28 - 31

Full Time

Black Lion

Black Lion vs US Montauban

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Guram Ghaniashvili comes on.

76'

Demur Epremidze comes off.

76'

Conversion

Jerome Bosviel has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Jerome Bosviel goes on their own for a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jerome Bosviel bursts through to advance the US Montauban attack.

76'

Spellbinding play by Joe Powell is finished off with a try.

76'

Zaur Lutidze comes on.

75'

Tornike Kakhoidze comes off.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tornike Kakhoidze bursts through to advance the Black Lion attack.

75'

Black Lion decide to make a substitution, with Tamaz Tchamiashvili getting some game time.

74'

Black Lion decide to make a substitution, with Irakli Kvatadze being replaced.

74'

Black Lion make a substitution with Giorgi Kervalishvili coming on.

66'

Black Lion make a substitution with Lasha Tsikhistavi coming off.

66'

Black Lion make a substitution with Giorgi Spanderashvili coming on.

65'

Black Lion make a substitution with Tengiz Peranidze coming off.

65'

Conversion

The US Montauban supporters go wild as Jerome Bosviel successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

US Montauban are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Karl Wilkins touching down.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Joe Powell goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Gibson Popoali'i goes through the gap.

62'

US Montauban sub Merlin Leflamand comes onto the field.

60'

Yvan Reilhac departs for US Montauban.

60'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jerome Bosviel kicks the conversion.

56'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Maixent Da Costa from scoring as they record the try for US Montauban.

56'

Yellow Card

Demur Tapladze (Black Lion) is shown a yellow card

55'

What a run here by Yvan Reilhac as they get over the gainline!

55'

Giga Kobakhidze comes on.

54'

Vasil Kakovin comes off.

54'

Kakhaber Darbaidze comes on.

52'

Giorgi Chkhartishvili comes off.

52'

Joe Powell comes on.

51'

Mael Castel comes off.

51'

Karl Wilkins comes on.

51'

Jules Bousquet comes off.

51'

Victor Moreaux comes on.

51'

Lewis Bean comes off.

51'

Maixent Da Costa comes on.

51'

Kevin Firmin comes off.

51'

Conversion

Luka Takaishvili adds the two points for Black Lion.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Luka Tsirekidze from scoring that try!

43'

Luka Tsirekidze makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Tengiz Peranidze played a key part in that try.

43'

US Montauban make a substitution with Sione Mafile'o coming on.

42'

US Montauban make a substitution with Valentin Simutoga coming off.

42'

US Montauban make a substitution with Lucas Seyrolle coming on.

42'

US Montauban make a substitution with Nugzar Somkhishvili coming off.

42'

Conversion

Luka Takaishvili adds the two points for Black Lion.

41'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Black Lion as Giorgi Sinauridze goes over.

40'

Fabulous play by Black Lion has led to Luka Takaishvili being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

US Montauban sub Simon Renda comes onto the field.

39'

Romain Fonnicola departs for US Montauban.

39'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Black Lion.

35'

Yellow Card

Tyrone Vi'iga (US Montauban) is shown a yellow card

35'

Trouble here as Yvan Reilhac breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Luka Takaishvili breaches the defence.

30'

Luka Tsirekidze curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

27'

Try

Silky skills by Black Lion ends with a try for Akaki Tabutsadze.

26'

Trouble here as Akaki Tabutsadze breaches the defence.

26'

Tengiz Peranidze played a key part in that try.

26'

Conversion

Jerome Bosviel makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Yvan Reilhac gathers the kick to score the try for US Montauban.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yvan Reilhac bursts through to advance the US Montauban attack.

21'

That's a great try assist by Jerome Bosviel.

21'

Luka Tsirekidze has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Luka Tsirekidze

The defensive line has been broken as Luka Tsirekidze goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Tengiz Peranidze.

We are underway as the referee Filippo Russo blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 US Montauban v Black Lion 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 10th January 2026, 05:00am PST 
  
 Stade Sapiac 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Filippo Russo

Points Flow Chart

Black Lion win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

89%

27%

Possession Last 10 min

73%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Bosviel

28 - 31

76'

Bosviel

26 - 31

76'

Bosviel

21 - 31

65'

Wilkins

19 - 31

64'

Bosviel

14 - 31

56'

Da Costa

12 - 31

56'

Tapladze

55'

7 - 31

Takaishvili

44'

7 - 31

Tsirekidze

43'

7 - 29

Takaishvili

41'

7 - 24

Sinauridze

40'

7 - 22

Half Time

Penalty Try

35'

7 - 17

Vi'iga

7 - 10

35'

Tabutsadze

26'

7 - 10

Bosviel

7 - 5

22'

Reilhac

5 - 5

21'

Tsirekidze

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

US Montauban

69%

Draw

Black Lion

30%

Ruck-Won by Zaur Lutidze

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

US Montauban

Black Lion

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Defence Profile

US Montauban

Black Lion

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

79%

34%

3-6 secs

19%

44%

6+ secs

22%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

57'

59'

63'

68'

72'

US Montauban

Black Lion

US Montauban vs Black Lion Kick Off Times & TV Channel

US Montauban face off against Black Lion in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sat 10th January 2026 at Stade Sapiac. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Black Lion won the last encounter but Black Lion 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 Black Lion in 5th and US Montauban in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

US Montauban vs Black Lion Squads

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