Bordeaux

57 - 32

Full Time

Castres

Bordeaux vs Castres

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

86'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

86'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Damian Penaud

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

83'

Cameron Woki sets up the try.

83'

This is dangerous for the defence as Maxime Lucu bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

81'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

An interception by Salesi Rayasi allows them to race away to score.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Salesi Rayasi bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

77'

Adam Zapedowski comes on.

76'

Boris Palu comes off.

76'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Xan Mousques getting some game time.

74'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Joseph Laharrague being replaced.

74'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Jacobs getting some game time.

73'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Marko Gazzotti being replaced.

73'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Arthur Retiere coming on.

68'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Rohan Janse van Rensburg coming off.

68'

Enzo Herve curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

65'

Try

Great hands by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Remy Baget

64'

Theo Chabouni sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Vuate Karawalevu goes through the gap.

64'

Castres Olympique sub Lois Guerois-Galisson comes onto the field.

63'

Quentin Walcker departs for Castres Olympique.

63'

Castres Olympique sub Levan Chilachava comes onto the field.

63'

Aurelien Azar departs for Castres Olympique.

63'

Castres Olympique sub Enzo Herve comes onto the field.

63'

Pierre Popelin departs for Castres Olympique.

63'

Castres Olympique sub Gauthier Maravat comes onto the field.

63'

Guillaume Ducat departs for Castres Olympique.

63'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lucu kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Ugo Boniface comes onto the field.

60'

Connor Sa departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Cyril Cazeaux comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

56'

Adam Coleman leaves the field.

56'

Tom Staniforth comes on for Castres Olympique.

56'

Abraham Papali'i leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Quentin Walcker as they get over the gainline!

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lucu kicks the conversion.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer.

49'

Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Joseph Laharrague sets up the try.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Ben Tameifuna getting some game time.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Carlu Sadie being replaced.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Jefferson Poirot getting some game time.

49'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Matis Perchaud being replaced.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Arata getting some game time.

47'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Fernandez being replaced.

47'

Damian Penaud makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Mathieu Babillot coming on.

44'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Tyler Ardron coming off.

44'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez adds the two points for Castres Olympique.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Christian Ambadiang.

42'

Vuate Karawalevu played a key part in that try.

42'

Vuate Karawalevu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Damian Penaud makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Castres Olympique go for goal with Jeremy Fernandez taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

35'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Castres Olympique as Abraham Papali'i goes over.

34'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Vuate Karawalevu being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Teddy Durand comes on for Castres Olympique.

32'

Loris Zarantonello leaves the field.

32'

Union Bordeaux-Begles go for goal with Maxime Lucu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

32'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Carlu Sadie scores from close range.

31'

Yellow Card

Salesi Rayasi (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

26'

Tyler Ardron comes on.

25'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes off.

25'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Vilimoni Botitu goes on their own for a try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Vilimoni Botitu bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

24'

Jeremy Fernandez played a key part in that try.

24'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

17'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Damian Penaud

16'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

16'

Joseph Laharrague sets up the try.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Pablo Uberti took full advantage.

16'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Lois Guerois-Galisson coming on.

15'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Tyler Ardron coming off.

15'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Union Bordeaux-Begles.

15'

Yellow Card

Quentin Walcker (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

14'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

13'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Cameron Woki

12'

Spellbinding play by Joseph Laharrague is finished off with a try.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Joseph Laharrague took full advantage.

12'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

11'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Salesi Rayasi

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Salesi Rayasi took full advantage.

10'

Maxime Lucu played a key part in that try.

10'

Jeremy Fernandez has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Castres Olympique leads to a try for Theo Chabouni

The defensive line has been broken as Theo Chabouni goes through the gap.

Vuate Karawalevu played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Jeremy Rozier blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Castres 
  
 Round 17 
  
 Sat 14th February 2026, 05:30am PST 
  
 Stade Chaban-Delmas 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jeremy Rozier

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +25

Time in lead

Mins in lead

85%

% Of Game In Lead

92%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lucu

57 - 32

86'

Penaud

55 - 32

83'

Lucu

50 - 32

79'

Rayasi

48 - 32

79'

Baget

64'

43 - 32

Lucu

43 - 27

62'

Popelin

60'

40 - 27

Lucu

40 - 24

50'

Vergnes-Taillefer

38 - 24

49'

Fernandez

43'

33 - 24

Ambadiang

42'

33 - 22

Half Time

Papali'i

34'

33 - 17

Sadie

33 - 12

31'

Rayasi

28 - 12

26'

Fernandez

25'

28 - 12

Botitu

24'

28 - 10

Lucu

28 - 5

17'

Penaud

26 - 5

16'

Penalty Try

21 - 5

15'

Walcker

14'

14 - 5

Lucu

14 - 5

13'

Woki

12 - 5

12'

Lucu

7 - 5

11'

Rayasi

5 - 5

10'

Chabouni

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Castres

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Castres

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

71%

3-6 secs

25%

22%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

38'

48'

56'

61'

81'

Bordeaux

Castres

Bordeaux vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 17 on Sat 14th February 2026 at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST, 02:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bordeaux won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Castres in 8th and Bordeaux in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bordeaux vs Castres Squads

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