Exeter Chiefs

17 - 69

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Exeter Chiefs

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

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

76'

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

76'

Spellbinding play by Matthieu Jalibert is finished off with a try.

76'

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

73'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Cazeaux being replaced.

73'

Henry Slade curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

A series of passes by Exeter Chiefs results in a try for Ben Hammersley

69'

That's a great try assist by Henry Slade.

69'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Rigg coming on.

68'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Zack Wimbush coming off.

68'

Red Card

Toma'akino Taufa (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown the red card

68'

Matthieu Jalibert curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

66'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Yann Lesgourgues

65'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg sets up the try.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Rohan Janse van Rensburg goes through the gap.

65'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Yann Lesgourgues comes onto the field.

64'

Maxime Lucu departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

64'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Matthieu Jalibert successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Matthieu Jalibert

63'

Spellbinding play by Damian Penaud is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Rusiate Tuima goes through the gap.

62'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Matthieu Jalibert successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

61'

Spellbinding play by Matthieu Jalibert is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Matthieu Jalibert goes through the gap.

61'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Bastien Vergnes Taillefer comes onto the field.

60'

Lachlan Swinton departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Alexandre Ricard comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

55'

Guido Petti leaves the field.

55'

Toma'akino Taufa comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

55'

Carlu Sadie leaves the field.

55'

Romain Latterrade comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

55'

Maxime Lamothe leaves the field.

55'

Will Haydon-Wood comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Tamati Tua leaves the field.

55'

Tom Cairns comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Stu Townsend leaves the field.

55'

Rusiate Tuima comes on for Exeter Chiefs.

55'

Jacques Vermeulen leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Matthieu Jalibert kicks the conversion.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Cyril Cazeaux from scoring as they record the try for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

54'

That's a great try assist by Maxime Lucu.

54'

What a run here by Guido Petti as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Rohan Janse van Rensburg as they get over the gainline!

51'

Cyril Cazeaux makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Will Goodrick-Clarke getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Scott Sio being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Max Norey getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Dan Frost being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Christ Tshiunza getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Franco Molina being replaced.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Jimmy Roots getting some game time.

49'

Exeter Chiefs decide to make a substitution, with Josh Iosefa-Scott being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Henry Slade adds the two points for Exeter Chiefs.

48'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Paul Brown-Bampoe from scoring that try!

47'

Paul Brown-Bampoe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

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

47'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Tevita Tatafu being replaced.

47'

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

47'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Ugo Boniface being replaced.

47'

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

44'

Try

A clever kick there by Union Bordeaux-Begles allows Damian Penaud to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

43'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey played a key part in that try.

43'

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

43'

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.

43'

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

43'

Try

The Union Bordeaux-Begles maul march their way over the white wash for Maxime Lamothe to touch down.

42'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Ben Hammersley coming on.

40'

Exeter Chiefs make a substitution with Will Rigg coming off.

40'

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

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Louis Bielle-Biarrey, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Matthieu Jalibert sets up the try.

35'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Union Bordeaux-Begles ends with a try for Maxime Lucu.

30'

Spellbinding play by Damian Penaud is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Damian Penaud breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Tamati Tua breaches the defence.

28'

Will Rigg comes on.

26'

Ben Hammersley comes off.

26'

Louis Bielle-Biarrey comes on.

26'

Romain Buros comes off.

26'

Trouble here as Ben Hammersley breaches the defence.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josh Iosefa-Scott bursts through to advance the Exeter Chiefs attack.

22'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert converts the try.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Damian Penaud

14'

Spellbinding play by Romain Buros is finished off with a try.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Maxime Lucu took full advantage.

14'

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

10'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Maxime Lucu

Yoram Moefana played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Yoram Moefana took full advantage.

Henry Slade has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A stunning solo try from Paul Brown-Bampoe

The defensive line has been broken as Paul Brown-Bampoe goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Exeter Chiefs v Bordeaux 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 11th January 2025, 07:15am PST 
  
 Sandy Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ben Whitehouse

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +52

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

86%

Possession Last 10 min

14%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jalibert

77'

17 - 69

Penaud

76'

17 - 67

Hammersley

17 - 62

69'

Taufa

68'

12 - 62

Lesgourgues

65'

12 - 62

Jalibert

63'

12 - 57

Jalibert

63'

12 - 55

Jalibert

62'

12 - 50

Bielle-Biarrey

61'

12 - 48

Jalibert

55'

12 - 43

Cazeaux

54'

12 - 41

Slade

12 - 36

48'

Brown-Bampoe

10 - 36

47'

Penaud

43'

5 - 36

Half Time

Lamothe

42'

5 - 31

Bielle-Biarrey

35'

5 - 26

Jalibert

31'

5 - 21

Lucu

30'

5 - 19

Jalibert

15'

5 - 14

Penaud

14'

5 - 12

Jalibert

10'

5 - 7

Lucu

5 - 5

Brown-Bampoe

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Exeter Chiefs

13%

Draw

Bordeaux

86%

Ruck-Won by Rusiate Tuima

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Bordeaux

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Defence Profile

Exeter Chiefs

Bordeaux

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

48%

3-6 secs

28%

37%

6+ secs

10%

15%

126

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

61'

68'

74'

Exeter Chiefs

Bordeaux

Exeter Chiefs vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Exeter Chiefs face off against Bordeaux in Investec Champions Cup Round 3 on Sat 11th January 2025 at Sandy Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Bordeaux won the last encounter but Exeter Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 5 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 1st and Exeter Chiefs in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Exeter Chiefs vs Bordeaux Squads

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