Pau

22 - 26

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Pau

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Penalty Goal

Mateo Garcia kicks the penalty.

78'

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

77'

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

72'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Sipili Falatea being replaced.

72'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Loic Credoz getting some game time.

72'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Luke Whitelock being replaced.

72'

The drop goal is on its way from Mateo Garcia but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

72'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Joey Carbery successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Louis Bielle-Biarrey

67'

Joey Carbery sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Bielle-Biarrey took full advantage.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Enzo Reybier coming on.

66'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Ben Tapuai coming off.

66'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Thibault Daubagna coming on.

65'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Dan Robson coming off.

65'

Tiaan Jacobs comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Marko Gazzotti leaves the field.

58'

Reece Hewat comes on for Section Paloise.

58'

Loic Credoz leaves the field.

58'

Thomas Jolmes comes on for Section Paloise.

58'

Jimi Maximin leaves the field.

58'

Romain Latterrade comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

58'

Connor Sa leaves the field.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Axel Desperes kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jimi Maximin from scoring as they record the try for Section Paloise.

57'

Mateo Garcia comes on.

54'

Jon Echegaray comes off.

54'

What a run here by Theo Attissogbe as they get over the gainline!

53'

Yann Lesgourgues comes on.

53'

Mateo Garcia comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Joey Carbery does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Romain Ruffenach comes on.

50'

Youri Delhommel comes off.

50'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

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

48'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Ricard being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Jonny Gray being replaced.

48'

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

48'

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

48'

Conversion

Joey Carbery adds the two points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

48'

Try

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

47'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Remi Seneca coming on.

44'

Section Paloise make a substitution with Hugo Parrou coming off.

44'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Mateo Garcia coming on.

41'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Yann Lesgourgues coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Penalty Goal

Joey Carbery has kicked a penalty goal.

35'

Fabulous play by Union Bordeaux-Begles has led to Ugo Boniface being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Yellow Card

Hugo Parrou (Section Paloise) is shown a yellow card

34'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Axel Desperes kicks the penalty goal.

29'

Trouble here as Louis Bielle-Biarrey breaches the defence.

27'

Trouble here as Clement Laporte breaches the defence.

26'

Penalty Goal

Axel Desperes adds the points for Section Paloise.

23'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Siate Tokolahi getting some game time.

23'

Section Paloise decide to make a substitution, with Jon Zabala being replaced.

23'

Joey Carbery takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

17'

Penalty Goal

Joey Carbery makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

We are underway as the referee Ludovic Cayre blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Pau v Bordeaux 
  
 Round 21 
  
 Sat 19th April 2025, 05:30am PDT 
  
 Stade du Hameau 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ludovic Cayre

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

39%

% Of Game In Lead

39%

61%

Possession Last 10 min

39%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Garcia

78'

22 - 26

Carbery

68'

22 - 23

Bielle-Biarrey

67'

22 - 21

Desperes

22 - 16

58'

Maximin

20 - 16

57'

Carbery

53'

15 - 16

Desperes

15 - 13

50'

Carbery

48'

12 - 13

Falatea

47'

12 - 11

Desperes

12 - 6

46'

Half Time

Desperes

9 - 6

38'

Carbery

35'

6 - 6

Parrou

6 - 3

34'

Desperes

6 - 3

29'

Desperes

3 - 3

23'

Carbery

11'

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Pau

Bordeaux

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Defence Profile

Pau

Bordeaux

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

63%

3-6 secs

24%

19%

6+ secs

17%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

48'

52'

63'

74'

77'

Pau

Bordeaux

Pau vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Pau face off against Bordeaux in Top 14 Round 21 on Sat 19th April 2025 at Stade du Hameau. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Pau 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 6 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 2nd and Pau in 8th as such Bordeaux are favourites on paper.

Pau vs Bordeaux Squads

The official squads for Pau 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.