Lyon

17 - 21

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Lyon

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Bielle-Biarrey bursts through to advance the Union Bordeaux-Begles attack.

75'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Esteban Gonzalez getting some game time.

74'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Charlie Cassang being replaced.

74'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Leo Berdeu getting some game time.

74'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Martin Meliande being replaced.

74'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

Ben Tameifuna scores the try from close range.

73'

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

73'

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

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Rohan Janse van Rensburg took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Cameron Woki took full advantage.

71'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Salesi Rayasi coming on.

69'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Madosh Tambwe coming off.

69'

Lyon sub Janse Roux comes onto the field.

64'

Mickael Guillard departs for Lyon.

64'

Lyon sub Marvin Okuya comes onto the field.

64'

Dylan Cretin departs for Lyon.

64'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Arthur Retiere comes onto the field.

60'

Joseph Laharrague departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Elyjah Ibsaiene comes onto the field.

60'

Temo Matiu departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Martin Meliande steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

57'

Cedate Gomes Sa comes on.

54'

Irakli Aptsiauri comes off.

54'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes on.

53'

Xan Mousques comes off.

53'

Beka Shvangiradze comes on.

53'

Arno Botha comes off.

53'

Camille Chat comes on.

53'

Guillaume Marchand comes off.

53'

Thomas Moukoro comes on.

53'

Jerome Rey comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Martin Meliande does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Yellow Card

Ugo Boniface (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

52'

What a run here by Gabin Lorre as they get over the gainline!

51'

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

48'

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

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Conversion

Martin Meliande adds the two points for Lyon.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Sam Simmonds dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Maxime Lamothe coming on.

43'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Gaetan Barlot coming off.

43'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Cameron Woki coming on.

43'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Tiaan Jacobs coming off.

43'

Theo William 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'

Fabulous play by Lyon has led to Guillaume Marchand being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Trouble here as Jerome Rey breaches the defence.

33'

Trouble here as Jiuta Wainiqolo breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Martin Meliande makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sam Simmonds scores from close range.

27'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

23'

Try

Union Bordeaux-Begles are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Maxime Lucu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlie Cassang bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Xan Mousques took full advantage.

13'

Conversion

Maxime Lucu converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Joseph Laharrague

11'

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

11'

Damian Penaud played a key part in that try.

11'

Lyon have a drop goal attempt through the boot of Martin Meliande, but they pull it to the left.

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

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Bordeaux 
  
 Round 20 
  
 Sat 28th March 2026, 08:35am PDT 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Jonathan Gasnier

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

25%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

59%

Possession Last 10 min

41%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lucu

74'

17 - 21

Tameifuna

73'

17 - 19

Meliande

17 - 14

53'

Boniface

52'

14 - 14

Meliande

14 - 14

45'

Simmonds

12 - 14

44'

Half Time

Meliande

7 - 14

28'

Simmonds

5 - 14

27'

Lucu

23'

0 - 14

Lucu

22'

0 - 12

Lucu

12'

0 - 7

Laharrague

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Lyon

Bordeaux

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Defence Profile

Lyon

Bordeaux

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

43%

72%

3-6 secs

26%

21%

6+ secs

30%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

68'

72'

77'

Lyon

Bordeaux

Lyon vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Bordeaux in Top 14 Round 20 on Sat 28th March 2026 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:35. In South Africa it’s at 17:35 SAST, 04:35 NZST in New Zealand, 02:35 AEST in Australia and 08:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 6 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 5th and Lyon in 11th as such Bordeaux are favourites on paper.

Lyon vs Bordeaux Squads

The official squads for Lyon 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.