Ulster

19 - 40

Full Time

Bordeaux

Bordeaux vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

80'

Try

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

78'

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

71'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Damian Penaud being replaced.

71'

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

71'

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

71'

Conversion

Mateo Garcia has kicked a conversion.

71'

Try

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

70'

That's a great try assist by Mateo Garcia.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Yoram Moefana took full advantage.

70'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Scott Wilson coming on.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom O'Toole coming off.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with John Andrew coming on.

69'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Rob Herring coming off.

69'

Conversion

The Union Bordeaux-Begles supporters go wild as Mateo Garcia successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Union Bordeaux-Begles results in a try for Guido Petti

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Guido Petti took full advantage.

67'

Damian Penaud sets up the try.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Arthur Retiere goes through the gap.

65'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Mateo Garcia comes onto the field.

62'

Joey Carbery departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

62'

Ulster Rugby sub James Humphreys comes onto the field.

62'

Aidan Morgan departs for Ulster Rugby.

62'

Ulster Rugby sub Harry Sheridan comes onto the field.

62'

Iain Henderson departs for Ulster Rugby.

62'

Conversion

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

62'

Try

Great hands by Union Bordeaux-Begles leads to a try for Damian Penaud

61'

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

61'

Spellbinding play by Arthur Retiere is finished off with a try.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Bastien Vergnes Taillefer goes through the gap.

60'

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

60'

Marcus Rea comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

Cormac Izuchukwu leaves the field.

55'

Dave Shanahan comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

Nathan Doak leaves the field.

55'

Bastien Vergnes Taillefer comes on.

52'

Lachlan Swinton comes off.

52'

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

46'

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

46'

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

46'

Union Bordeaux-Begles decide to make a substitution, with Romain Latterrade being replaced.

46'

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

46'

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

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Andrew Warwick getting some game time.

46'

Ulster Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Eric O'Sullivan being replaced.

46'

Arthur Retiere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

40'

Union Bordeaux-Begles make a substitution with Ugo Boniface coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

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

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Ulster Rugby is finished off by Werner Kok, as they goes over for the try.

40'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Werner Kok being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Stuart McCloskey played a key part in that try.

40'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Zac Ward being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Union Bordeaux-Begles sub Ugo Boniface comes onto the field.

36'

Tevita Tatafu departs for Union Bordeaux-Begles.

36'

Yellow Card

Jefferson Poirot (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

31'

Yellow Card

Yoram Moefana (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

30'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Union Bordeaux-Begles.

27'

Yellow Card

David McCann (Ulster Rugby) is shown a yellow card

27'

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

24'

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

24'

Conversion

Nathan Doak converts the try.

19'

Try

Ulster Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nick Timoney picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nick Timoney bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

18'

Yellow Card

Marko Gazzotti (Union Bordeaux-Begles) is shown a yellow card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Cormac Izuchukwu took full advantage.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Jude Postlethwaite took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Stuart McCloskey goes through the gap.

Conversion

Nathan Doak has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Cormac Izuchukwu touching down.

That's a great try assist by Nick Timoney.

Conversion

Joey Carbery has kicked a conversion.

Try

Union Bordeaux-Begles are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tevita Tatafu touching down.

Guido Petti sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Bordeaux 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Sat 14th December 2024, 07:15am PST 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Gianluca Gnecchi

Points Flow Chart

Bordeaux win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

39%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

52%

Possession Last 10 min

48%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Boniface

78'

19 - 40

Garcia

71'

19 - 35

Bielle-Biarrey

70'

19 - 33

Garcia

68'

19 - 28

Petti

67'

19 - 26

Carbery

62'

19 - 21

Penaud

61'

19 - 19

Half Time

Kok

19 - 14

40'

Poirot

31'

14 - 14

Moefana

30'

14 - 14

Penalty Try

27'

14 - 14

McCann

14 - 7

27'

Doak

14 - 7

19'

Timoney

12 - 7

18'

Gazzotti

16'

7 - 7

Doak

7 - 7

Izuchukwu

5 - 7

Carbery

0 - 7

Tatafu

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Ulster

21%

Draw

Bordeaux

78%

Try by Ugo Boniface

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Bordeaux

More Less

Defence Profile

Ulster

Bordeaux

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

54%

3-6 secs

25%

35%

6+ secs

10%

11%

115

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

54'

58'

63'

73'

Ulster

Bordeaux

Ulster vs Bordeaux Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Bordeaux in Investec Champions Cup Round 2 on Sat 14th December 2024 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Bordeaux in 1st and Ulster in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Bordeaux Squads

The official squads for Ulster 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.