Bordeaux

39 - 24

Full Time

Toulon

Bordeaux vs Toulon

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 Jiuta Wainiqolo bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

80'

Conversion

Marius Domon has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

RC Toulon are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Beka Gigashvili picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jiuta Wainiqolo bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

75'

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

74'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Guido Petti being replaced.

74'

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

69'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Pierre Bochaton coming off.

69'

RC Toulon make a substitution with Matthias Halagahu coming on.

69'

RC Toulon make a substitution with David Ribbans coming off.

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer took full advantage.

67'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Arthur Retiere coming on.

65'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Romain Buros coming off.

65'

RC Toulon sub Pierre Damond comes onto the field.

64'

Teddy Baubigny departs for RC Toulon.

64'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Joey Carbery comes onto the field.

64'

Matthieu Jalibert departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

64'

Penalty Goal

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

64'

RC Toulon sub Gabin Villiere comes onto the field.

62'

Lewis Ludlam departs for RC Toulon.

62'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Jonny Gray comes onto the field.

62'

Cyril Cazeaux departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

62'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Rohan Janse van Rensburg comes onto the field.

62'

Yoram Moefana departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

62'

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

62'

Toma Taufa departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

62'

Conversion

The RC Toulon supporters go wild as Marius Domon successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

RC Toulon are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Setariki Tuicuvu touching down.

61'

Spellbinding play by Ben White is finished off with a try.

61'

RC Toulon sub Brian Alainu'uese comes onto the field.

60'

Matthias Halagahu departs for RC Toulon.

60'

Connor Sa comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

59'

Maxime Lamothe leaves the field.

59'

Matteo Le Corvec comes on for RC Toulon.

57'

Facundo Isa leaves the field.

57'

Marius Domon comes on for RC Toulon.

56'

Melvyn Jaminet leaves the field.

56'

Ben White comes on for RC Toulon.

56'

Baptiste Serin leaves the field.

56'

Conversion

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

55'

Try

A penetrating move by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Maxime Lamothe.

54'

That's a great try assist by Nicolas Depoortere.

54'

What a run here by Nicolas Depoortere as they get over the gainline!

54'

Bastien Vergnes-Taillefer comes on.

53'

Marko Gazzotti comes off.

53'

Matis Perchaud comes on.

53'

Jefferson Poirot comes off.

53'

Conversion

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

53'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Damian Penaud to score the try.

52'

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

52'

That's a great try assist by Matthieu Jalibert.

52'

Union Bordeaux-Begles have a drop goal attempt, but its pushed to the right.

50'

Yellow Card

Matthias Halagahu (RC Toulon) is shown a yellow card

49'

Melvyn Jaminet steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

46'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Beka Gigashvili getting some game time.

45'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Sinckler being replaced.

45'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Dany Priso getting some game time.

45'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Baptiste Gros 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 Lamothe.

44'

Maxime Lamothe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Yoram Moefana played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Melvyn Jaminet adds the two points for RC Toulon.

41'

Try

Incisive passing by RC Toulon is finished off by Leicester Fainga'anuku, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Paolo Garbisi played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by RC Toulon has led to Paolo Garbisi being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Romain Buros comes onto the field.

36'

Joey Carbery departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

36'

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

36'

Toma Taufa comes on for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

32'

Ben Tameifuna leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Matthieu Jalibert makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Maxime Lamothe scores from close range.

26'

Maxime Lucu played a key part in that try.

26'

Joey Carbery comes on.

25'

Romain Buros comes off.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Setariki Tuicuvu bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

23'

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

19'

Try

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

18'

Maxime Lucu sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Melvyn Jaminet took full advantage.

10'

Penalty Goal

Melvyn Jaminet kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Melvyn Jaminet goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Matthieu Jalibert kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Yoram Moefana goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Bordeaux v Toulon 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sat 21st June 2025, 12:05pm PDT 
  
 Groupama Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Ludovic Cayre

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +15

Time in lead

Mins in lead

82%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

93%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Domon

79'

39 - 24

Gigashvili

79'

39 - 22

Jalibert

39 - 17

64'

Domon

62'

36 - 17

Tuicuvu

61'

36 - 15

Jalibert

36 - 10

55'

Lamothe

34 - 10

54'

Jalibert

29 - 10

53'

Penaud

27 - 10

52'

Halagahu

49'

22 - 10

Jalibert

22 - 10

44'

Lamothe

20 - 10

44'

Half Time

Jaminet

41'

15 - 10

Fainga'anuku

40'

15 - 8

Jalibert

15 - 3

26'

Lamothe

13 - 3

26'

Depoortere

8 - 3

18'

Jaminet

3 - 3

Jalibert

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Bordeaux

Toulon

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Defence Profile

Bordeaux

Toulon

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

68%

3-6 secs

30%

20%

6+ secs

10%

12%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

63'

68'

73'

74'

Bordeaux

Toulon

Bordeaux vs Toulon Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Bordeaux face off against Toulon in Top 14 Semi Final on Sat 21st June 2025 at Groupama Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 21:05 SAST, 07:05 NZST in New Zealand, 05:05 AEST in Australia and 12:05 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 1 place in the league table with Toulon in 2nd and Bordeaux in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Bordeaux vs Toulon Squads

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