Bordeaux

66 - 12

Full Time

Sharks

Bordeaux vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

79'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Union Bordeaux-Begles is finished off by Jacques Nguimbous

78'

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

77'

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

77'

Jefferson Poirot comes on.

76'

Ugo Boniface comes off.

76'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

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

75'

Matthieu Jalibert played a key part in that try.

75'

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

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Siya Kolisi bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

75'

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

73'

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

73'

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

72'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Maxime Lucu being replaced.

72'

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

72'

Try

What a kick! Damian Penaud takes full advantage to score for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Matthieu Jalibert.

71'

Conversion

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

67'

Try

A stunning solo try from Damian Penaud

66'

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

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Dylan Richardson coming on.

66'

Sharks make a substitution with Phepsi Buthelezi coming off.

66'

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

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Grant Williams goes through the gap.

62'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Lachlan Swinton comes onto the field.

61'

Bastien Vergnes Taillefer departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

61'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Tevita Tatafu comes onto the field.

61'

Marko Gazzotti departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

61'

Sharks sub Bradley Davids comes onto the field.

61'

Jurenzo Julius departs for Sharks.

61'

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

57'

Hanro Jacobs comes on for Sharks.

55'

Trevor Nyakane leaves the field.

55'

Ox Nche comes on for Sharks.

55'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

55'

Jaden Hendrikse comes on.

55'

Siya Masuku comes off.

55'

Ethan Bester comes on.

54'

Bongi Mbonambi comes off.

54'

Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes on.

54'

Nicolas Depoortere comes off.

54'

Ben Tameifuna comes on.

54'

Carlu Sadie comes off.

54'

Jacques Nguimbous comes on.

54'

Alexandre Ricard comes off.

54'

Conversion

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

54'

Try

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

53'

What a run here by Yoram Moefana as they get over the gainline!

53'

That's a great try assist by Maxime Lamothe.

53'

What a run here by Damian Penaud as they get over the gainline!

52'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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

49'

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

45'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Jefferson Poirot being replaced.

45'

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

45'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Connor Sa being replaced.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Jeandre Labuschagne getting some game time.

45'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Corne Rahl being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert adds the two points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Maxime Lucu.

43'

Damian Penaud 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'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Mahamadou Diaby coming on.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Tevita Tatafu coming off.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Marko Gazzotti coming on.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Mahamadou Diaby coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert adds the two points for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

40'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Union Bordeaux-Begles as Damian Penaud goes over.

39'

That's a great try assist by Maxime Lucu.

39'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Mahamadou Diaby comes onto the field.

37'

Marko Gazzotti departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

37'

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

36'

Maxime Lamothe departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

36'

Maxime Lamothe comes on.

27'

Bastien Vergnes Taillefer comes off.

27'

Yellow Card

Connor Sa (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

24'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Lukhanyo Am getting some game time.

22'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Hakeem Kunene being replaced.

22'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert converts the try.

18'

Try

An interception by Damian Penaud allows them to race away to score.

17'

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

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jurenzo Julius bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Arthur Retiere took full advantage.

16'

Matthieu Jalibert will not be happy with that conversion attempt, as they had the direction but not the power.

12'

Try

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

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Damian Penaud took full advantage.

12'

Spellbinding play by Joey Carbery is finished off with a try.

12'

Yellow Card

Hakeem Kunene (Sharks) is shown a yellow card

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Arthur Retiere took full advantage.

10'

Siya Masuku has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Hakeem Kunene

The defensive line has been broken as Hakeem Kunene goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Siya Masuku.

The defensive line has been broken as Trevor Nyakane goes through the gap.

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

Conversion

Siya Masuku has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Sharks leads to a try for Siya Masuku

The defensive line has been broken as Siya Masuku goes through the gap.

Jurenzo Julius sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Sharks 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sun 19th January 2025, 05:00am PST 
  
 Stade Chaban-Delmas 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Christophe Ridley

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +54

Time in lead

Mins in lead

54%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

36%

Possession Last 10 min

64%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jalibert

66 - 12

79'

Nguimbous

64 - 12

78'

Jalibert

59 - 12

76'

Penaud

57 - 12

75'

Penaud

52 - 12

71'

Jalibert

47 - 12

67'

Penaud

45 - 12

66'

Jalibert

40 - 12

54'

Moefana

38 - 12

53'

Jalibert

33 - 12

50'

Boniface

31 - 12

49'

Jalibert

26 - 12

44'

Lucu

24 - 12

43'

Half Time

Jalibert

19 - 12

40'

Penaud

17 - 12

39'

12 - 12

24'

Jalibert

12 - 12

18'

Penaud

10 - 12

17'

Penaud

5 - 12

12'

Kunene

12'

0 - 12

Kunene

0 - 12

Masuku

0 - 7

Masuku

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Bordeaux

92%

Draw

Sharks

Ruck-Won by Ben Tameifuna

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

62%

3-6 secs

20%

26%

6+ secs

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

46'

48'

62'

68'

75'

Bordeaux

Sharks

Bordeaux vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Sharks in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sun 19th January 2025 at Stade Chaban-Delmas. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST on SuperSport, 02:00 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 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 4 places in the league table with Sharks in 1st and Bordeaux in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bordeaux vs Sharks Squads

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