Perpignan

17 - 29

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

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

81'

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

78'

USAP go for goal with Tommaso Allan taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by USAP is finished off by Jeronimo de la Fuente

76'

Spellbinding play by Valentin Delpy is finished off with a try.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Valentin Delpy bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

76'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Allan took full advantage.

74'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Velarte getting some game time.

73'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Mathieu Tanguy being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Tommaso Allan took full advantage.

72'

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

72'

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

72'

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

70'

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

70'

USAP make a substitution with Lucas Bachelier coming on.

69'

USAP make a substitution with Joaquin Oviedo coming off.

69'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Joey Carbery coming on.

69'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Matthieu Jalibert coming off.

69'

USAP sub James Hall comes onto the field.

64'

Tom Ecochard departs for USAP.

64'

USAP sub Adrien Warion comes onto the field.

64'

Marvin Orie departs for USAP.

64'

Conversion

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

63'

Try

The Union Bordeaux-Begles pack has powered over for Connor Sa to score the try.

63'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Ben Tapuai comes onto the field.

60'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

60'

Tiaan Jacobs comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

59'

Jonny Gray leaves the field.

59'

Patrick Sobela comes on for USAP.

56'

Lucas Velarte leaves the field.

56'

Pietro Ceccarelli comes on for USAP.

56'

Kieran Brookes leaves the field.

56'

Nemo Roelofse comes on for USAP.

56'

Giorgi Beria leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Matthieu Jalibert adds the points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

56'

Sipili Falatea comes on.

52'

Ben Tameifuna comes off.

52'

Connor Sa comes on.

52'

Maxime Lamothe comes off.

52'

What a run here by Marvin Orie as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Tommaso Allan adds the two points for USAP.

49'

Try

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

48'

Yellow Card

Jonny Gray (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

48'

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

45'

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

45'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer getting some game time.

45'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Pete Samu being replaced.

45'

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

44'

Try

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

43'

Tom Ecochard played a key part in that try.

43'

USAP make a substitution with Marvin Orie coming on.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Adrien Warion coming off.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Ignacio Ruiz coming on.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Seilala Lam coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Matthieu Jalibert has an attempt on goal with a drop kick, but it falls well short.

40'

Ben Tameifuna comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

30'

Sipili Falatea leaves the field.

30'

Trouble here as Tom Ecochard breaches the defence.

29'

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

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Sipili Falatea scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Sipili Falatea breaches the defence.

27'

Maxime Lucu played a key part in that try.

27'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Apisai Naqalevu getting some game time.

23'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Ali Crossdale being replaced.

23'

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

20'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Ben Tameifuna being replaced.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Valentin Delpy bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

17'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Rohan Janse van Rensburg

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

That's a great try assist by Matthieu Jalibert.

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Union Bordeaux-Begles has allowed Jon Echegaray to touch down.

The defensive line has been broken as Jon Echegaray goes through the gap.

Matthieu Jalibert sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Perpignan v Bordeaux 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 1st March 2025, 12:05pm PST 
  
 Stade Aime Giral 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Pierre Brousset

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +12

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

100%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

de la Fuente

17 - 29

76'

Jalibert

63'

12 - 29

63'

12 - 27

Jalibert

56'

12 - 22

Allan

12 - 19

49'

Velarte

10 - 19

48'

Gray

48'

5 - 19

Oviedo

5 - 19

43'

Half Time

Falatea

27'

0 - 19

0 - 14

0 - 12

0 - 7

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Perpignan

Bordeaux

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Defence Profile

Perpignan

Bordeaux

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

60%

58%

3-6 secs

33%

6+ secs

143

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

59'

60'

61'

75'

80'

Perpignan

Bordeaux

Perpignan vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Perpignan face off against Bordeaux in Top 14 Round 18 on Sat 1st March 2025 at Stade Aime Giral. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05. In South Africa it’s at 22:05 SAST, 09:05 NZST in New Zealand, 07:05 AEST in Australia and 12:05 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 11 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 2nd and Perpignan in 13th as such Bordeaux are favourites on paper.

Perpignan vs Bordeaux Squads

The official squads for Perpignan 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.