Clermont

33 - 26

Full Time

Bristol

Bristol vs Clermont

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

87'

Conversion

Benjamin Urdapilleta converts the try.

87'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Thomas Ceyte scores from close range.

86'

That's a great try assist by Sebastien Bezy.

86'

Benjamin Elizalde comes on for Bristol Bears.

80'

Noah Heward leaves the field.

80'

Conversion

Harry Byrne has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Bristol Bears is finished off by Kieran Marmion

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kieran Marmion bursts through to advance the Bristol Bears attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Joe Owen is finished off with a try.

77'

Yann Thomas comes on.

76'

Ellis Genge comes off.

76'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to ASM Clermont Auvergne.

76'

Yellow Card

Fitz Harding (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

76'

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

73'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Cristian Ojovan coming on.

69'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Michael Alaalatoa coming off.

69'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Kieran Marmion coming on.

68'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Harry Randall coming off.

68'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Benjamin Urdapilleta coming on.

68'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Anthony Belleau coming off.

68'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Sebastien Bezy coming on.

68'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Baptiste Jauneau coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Bristol Bears supporters go wild as Harry Byrne successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

A series of passes by Bristol Bears results in a try for Noah Heward

67'

Richard Lane sets up the try.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Benhard Janse van Rensburg took full advantage.

67'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Thomas Ceyte comes onto the field.

62'

Rob Simmons departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

62'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Alexandre Fischer comes onto the field.

62'

Fritz Lee departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

62'

Harry Byrne curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

61'

Try

Bristol Bears are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with James Dun touching down.

60'

Barnabe Massa comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

59'

Folau Fainga'a leaves the field.

59'

Harry Thacker comes on for Bristol Bears.

59'

Gabriel Oghre leaves the field.

59'

Kalaveti Ravouvou comes on for Bristol Bears.

59'

Deago Bailey leaves the field.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Fitz Harding goes through the gap.

58'

Viliame Mata comes on for Bristol Bears.

55'

Santiago Grondona leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by ASM Clermont Auvergne results in a try for Alivereti Raka.

53'

That's a great try assist by Baptiste Jauneau.

53'

What a run here by Baptiste Jauneau as they get over the gainline!

50'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Bristol Bears.

48'

Yellow Card

Etienne Falgoux (ASM Clermont Auvergne) is shown a yellow card

48'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Tauzin getting some game time.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Mathys Belaubre being replaced.

46'

Deago Bailey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with Max Lahiff coming on.

40'

Bristol Bears make a substitution with George Kloska coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

40'

Try

Incisive passing by ASM Clermont Auvergne is finished off by Alivereti Raka, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by ASM Clermont Auvergne has led to Alivereti Raka being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Anthony Belleau.

39'

Fabulous play by ASM Clermont Auvergne has led to Peceli Yato being able to wriggle through a gap.

36'

Trouble here as Joe Jenkins breaches the defence.

28'

Joe Owen comes on.

25'

Steele Barker comes off.

25'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Etienne Falgoux getting some game time.

20'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Lotrian being replaced.

20'

Anthony Belleau curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by ASM Clermont Auvergne is finished off by Alex Newsome

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alex Newsome bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

17'

Bautista Delguy sets up the try.

17'

Yellow Card

Harry Byrne (Bristol Bears) is shown a yellow card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Mathys Belaubre took full advantage.

16'

Bristol Bears sub Steele Barker comes onto the field.

14'

Joe Owen departs for Bristol Bears.

14'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Clermont v Bristol 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 18th January 2025, 07:15am PST 
  
 Stade Marcel Michelin 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Clermont win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

61%

% Of Game In Lead

94%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Urdapilleta

33 - 26

87'

Ceyte

31 - 26

86'

Byrne

77'

26 - 26

Marmion

77'

26 - 24

Penalty Try

26 - 19

76'

Harding

76'

19 - 19

Byrne

68'

19 - 19

Heward

67'

19 - 17

Dun

60'

19 - 12

Belleau

19 - 7

54'

Raka

17 - 7

53'

Penalty Try

48'

12 - 7

Falgoux

12 - 0

48'

Half Time

Belleau

12 - 0

40'

Raka

10 - 0

39'

Newsome

5 - 0

17'

Byrne

16'

0 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Clermont

77%

Draw

Bristol

22%

Conversion by Benjamin Urdapilleta

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Clermont

Bristol

More Less

Defence Profile

Clermont

Bristol

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

52%

60%

3-6 secs

37%

6+ secs

12%

132

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

58'

72'

75'

76'

80'

Clermont

Bristol

Clermont vs Bristol Bears Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Clermont face off against Bristol Bears in Investec Champions Cup Round 4 on Sat 18th January 2025 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premiersports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST on SuperSport, 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.

Clermont won the last encounter but Bristol Bears are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Bristol Bears in 4th and Clermont in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Clermont vs Bristol Bears Squads

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