Castres

28 - 23

Full Time

Clermont

Castres vs Clermont

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

84'

Conversion

Harry Plummer converts the try.

84'

Try

ASM Clermont Auvergne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Giorgi Dzmanashvili picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

82'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

What a kick! Jack Goodhue takes full advantage to score for Castres Olympique.

78'

Spellbinding play by Jeremy Fernandez is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jeremy Fernandez bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Christian Ambadiang bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

76'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Vuate Karawalevu getting some game time.

74'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Geoffrey Palis being replaced.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Kylan Hamdaoui getting some game time.

74'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Joris Jurand being replaced.

74'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Vilimoni Botitu coming on.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Vuate Karawalevu coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Harry Plummer successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Lucas Dessaigne comes onto the field.

64'

Rob Simmons departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

64'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Sacha Lotrian comes onto the field.

64'

Giorgi Akhaladze departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

64'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Etienne Fourcade comes onto the field.

64'

Barnabe Massa departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

64'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Giorgi Dzmanashvili comes onto the field.

64'

Cristian Ojovan departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

64'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes on for Castres Olympique.

59'

Quentin Walcker leaves the field.

59'

Penalty Goal

Jeremy Fernandez adds the points for Castres Olympique.

59'

Tom Staniforth comes on for Castres Olympique.

55'

Guillaume Ducat leaves the field.

55'

Gauthier Maravat comes on for Castres Olympique.

55'

Abraham Papali'i leaves the field.

55'

Nicolas Corato comes on for Castres Olympique.

55'

Aurelien Azar leaves the field.

55'

Teddy Durand comes on for Castres Olympique.

55'

Loris Zarantonello leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Jeremy Fernandez kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Jeremy Fernandez from scoring as they record the try for Castres Olympique.

50'

What a run here by Jeremy Fernandez as they get over the gainline!

50'

Pierre Popelin steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

48'

Penalty Goal

Harry Plummer makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Jeremy Fernandez coming on.

43'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Santiago Arata coming off.

43'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with George Moala coming on.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Irae Simone coming off.

40'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Mathieu Babillot coming on.

40'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Baptiste Cope coming off.

40'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Pio Muarua comes onto the field.

40'

Selevasio Tolofua departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Conversion

Harry Plummer adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

41'

Try

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

40'

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

40'

Alivereti Loaloa played a key part in that try.

40'

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

40'

Anthime Hemery comes on.

26'

Thomas Ceyte comes off.

26'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty goal.

26'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Chabouni bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

24'

Pierre Popelin curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

19'

Try

Castres Olympique are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Theo Chabouni picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

Vuate Karawalevu sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Harry Plummer does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Lucas Zamora goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Vivien Praderie blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Clermont 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 31st January 2026, 07:35am PST 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Vivien Praderie

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Plummer

84'

28 - 23

Dzmanashvili

82'

28 - 21

Fernandez

28 - 16

79'

Goodhue

26 - 16

78'

Plummer

68'

21 - 16

Fernandez

21 - 13

59'

Fernandez

18 - 13

51'

Fernandez

16 - 13

50'

Plummer

46'

11 - 13

Half Time

Plummer

41'

11 - 10

Delguy

40'

11 - 8

Popelin

11 - 3

26'

Chabouni

8 - 3

18'

Plummer

16'

3 - 3

Popelin

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Clermont

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Defence Profile

Castres

Clermont

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

63%

3-6 secs

29%

23%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

70'

73'

77'

80'

Castres

Clermont

Castres vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Clermont in Top 14 Round 16 on Sat 31st January 2026 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:35. In South Africa it’s at 17:35 SAST, 04:35 NZST in New Zealand, 02:35 AEST in Australia and 07:35 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Castres 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 5 places in the league table with Clermont in 4th and Castres in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Castres vs Clermont Squads

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