Castres

34 - 29

Full Time

Clermont

Castres vs Clermont

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

79'

Try

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

78'

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

78'

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

77'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau has kicked a conversion.

74'

Try

A series of passes by ASM Clermont Auvergne results in a try for Etienne Fourcade

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Etienne Fourcade took full advantage.

73'

Baptiste Jauneau played a key part in that try.

73'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Leone Nakarawa getting some game time.

70'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Ducat being replaced.

70'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Theo Chabouni getting some game time.

70'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Louis Le Brun being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Delguy took full advantage.

69'

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

69'

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

69'

A gap opened in the defence and Alivereti Raka took full advantage.

67'

Castres Olympique sub Julien Dumora comes onto the field.

64'

Theo Chabouni departs for Castres Olympique.

64'

Penalty Goal

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

63'

Castres Olympique sub Tyler Ardron comes onto the field.

60'

Abraham Papali'i departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Castres Olympique sub Loris Zarantonello comes onto the field.

60'

Gaetan Barlot departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Thomas Ceyte comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

59'

Peceli Yato leaves the field.

59'

Thibaud Lanen comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

59'

Rob Simmons leaves the field.

59'

Paul Jedrasiak comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Florent Vanverberghe leaves the field.

58'

Jeremy Fernandez comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Santiago Arata leaves the field.

58'

Antoine Tichit comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Quentin Walcker leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Geoffrey Palis as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Irae Simone as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Rob Simmons as they get over the gainline!

54'

Michael Ala'alatoa comes on.

53'

Matheo Frisach comes off.

53'

Regis Montagne comes on.

53'

Cristian Ojovan comes off.

53'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Corato getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Will Collier being replaced.

49'

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

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Folau Fainga'a being replaced.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Pita Gus Sowakula getting some game time.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Ceyte being replaced.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Killian Tixeront getting some game time.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Fischer being replaced.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Jauneau getting some game time.

46'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Sebastien Bezy being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Benjamin Urdapilleta adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

45'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Alexandre Fischer dots the ball down from close range.

44'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun adds the two points for Castres Olympique.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Castres Olympique is finished off by Vilimoni Botitu, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Vilimoni Botitu being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Louis Le Brun played a key part in that try.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Louis Le Brun successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this Castres Olympique maul...no miracles today as Gaetan Barlot powers over.

27'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Castres Olympique is finished off by Louis Le Brun

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Le Brun bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Jack Goodhue.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Santiago Arata bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

23'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Peceli Yato getting some game time.

22'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Pita Gus Sowakula being replaced.

22'

Penalty Goal

Benjamin Urdapilleta does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Benjamin Urdapilleta has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

A series of passes by ASM Clermont Auvergne results in a try for Alexandre Fischer

11'

Alex Newsome played a key part in that try.

11'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Pita Gus Sowakula comes onto the field.

10'

Peceli Yato departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

10'

Yellow Card

Florent Vanverberghe (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

A gap opened in the defence and Vilimoni Botitu took full advantage.

Conversion

Louis Le Brun has kicked a conversion.

Try

Castres Olympique are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Geoffrey Palis touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Geoffrey Palis goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Remy Baget.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Clermont 
  
 Round 23 
  
 Sat 24th May 2025, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Tual Trainini

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

89%

% Of Game In Lead

18%

Possession Last 10 min

82%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Belleau

79'

34 - 29

Jauneau

78'

34 - 27

Belleau

74'

34 - 22

Fourcade

73'

34 - 20

Fernandez

34 - 15

63'

Urdapilleta

45'

31 - 15

Fischer

44'

31 - 13

Le Brun

31 - 8

42'

Botitu

29 - 8

41'

Half Time

Le Brun

24 - 8

34'

Le Brun

21 - 8

28'

Barlot

19 - 8

27'

Le Brun

14 - 8

24'

Le Brun

12 - 8

23'

Urdapilleta

18'

7 - 8

Fischer

11'

7 - 5

Vanverberghe

7 - 0

Le Brun

7 - 0

Palis

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Clermont

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Defence Profile

Castres

Clermont

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

72%

68%

3-6 secs

16%

19%

6+ secs

12%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

71'

75'

78'

Castres

Clermont

Castres vs Clermont Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Clermont in Top 14 Round 23 on Sat 24th May 2025 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Clermont in 5th and Castres in 6th 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.