13 days ago Pro D2 Emotional club statement confirms Ned Hanigan forced to end career
Former Wallaby back-row Ned Hanigan has been forced to retire from the game - Provence Ruby have confirmed in a statement.
Provence Rugby face off against Brive in Pro D2 Round 9 on Fri 31st October 2025 at Stade Maurice David. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 13:00 EST in the US.
Provence Rugby won the last encounter but Provence Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Brive in 2nd and Provence Rugby in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Provence Rugby vs Brive will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Zaccharie Affane (CA Brive) is shown a yellow card
The Provence Rugby supporters go wild as Caleb Muntz successfully kicks the conversion.
Provence Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Kapeli Pifeleti touching down.
Caleb Muntz adds the points for Provence Rugby.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jamie Shillcock kicks the penalty goal.
Great forward play by Provence Rugby allows Albert Tuisue to score the try.
Caleb Muntz makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Provence Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Romain Latterrade picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Irne Herbst (CA Brive) is shown a yellow card
Caleb Muntz kicks the penalty.
Sasha Gue (CA Brive) is shown the red card