Gloucester

34 - 14

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Gloucester

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

81'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Gloucester Rugby is finished off by Charlie Atkinson

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlie Atkinson bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

80'

Tomos Williams sets up the try.

80'

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

77'

Yellow Card

Enzo Herve (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlie Atkinson bursts through to advance the Gloucester Rugby attack.

75'

Conversion

Ross Byrne has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

A series of passes by Gloucester Rugby results in a try for Charlie Atkinson

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Atkinson took full advantage.

72'

Rob Russell played a key part in that try.

72'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Gauthier Doubrere coming on.

69'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Jeremy Fernandez coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Gloucester Rugby supporters go wild as Ross Byrne successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Yellow Card

Christian Ambadiang (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

65'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Mike Austin coming on.

65'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Will Joseph coming off.

65'

Castres Olympique sub Enzo Herve comes onto the field.

62'

Pierre Popelin departs for Castres Olympique.

62'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Ross Byrne kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Castres Olympique sub Gauthier Maravat comes onto the field.

61'

Guillaume Ducat departs for Castres Olympique.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Will Joseph goes through the gap.

60'

Castres Olympique sub Atunaisa Sokobale comes onto the field.

60'

Quentin Walcker departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Josh Basham comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

57'

Will Trenholm leaves the field.

57'

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

56'

Jack Goodhue comes on for Castres Olympique.

56'

Vuate Karawalevu leaves the field.

56'

Cameron Jordan comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Matias Alemanno leaves the field.

56'

Ciaran Knight comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Afolabi Fasogbon leaves the field.

56'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Val Rapava-Ruskin leaves the field.

56'

Jack Innard comes on for Gloucester Rugby.

56'

Seb Blake leaves the field.

56'

Levan Chilachava comes on.

54'

Aurelien Azar comes off.

54'

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

53'

Florent Vanverberghe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Papali'i getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Veresa Ramototabua being replaced.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Teddy Durand getting some game time.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Loris Zarantonello being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Deian Gwynne (Gloucester Rugby) is shown a yellow card

49'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Charlie Atkinson coming on.

40'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Ben Redshaw coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Ross Byrne does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Gloucester Rugby as Will Trenholm goes over.

37'

That's a great try assist by Freddie Thomas.

37'

Conversion

Pierre Popelin does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

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

30'

Conversion

Ross Byrne converts the try.

18'

Try

Gloucester Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Freddie Thomas picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

Tomos Williams sets up the try.

17'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Rob Russell coming on.

16'

Gloucester Rugby make a substitution with Max Llewellyn coming off.

16'

Conversion

Pierre Popelin converts the try.

10'

Try

Vuate Karawalevu scores an interception try.

A gap opened in the defence and Vuate Karawalevu took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee Sam Grove-White blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Gloucester v Castres 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 7th December 2025, 07:15am PST 
  
 Kingsholm 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Gloucester win +20

Time in lead

Mins in lead

23%

% Of Game In Lead

21%

63%

Possession Last 10 min

37%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Byrne

34 - 14

81'

Atkinson

32 - 14

80'

Herve

75'

27 - 14

Byrne

27 - 14

73'

Atkinson

25 - 14

72'

Byrne

20 - 14

68'

Ambadiang

65'

17 - 14

Byrne

17 - 14

62'

Gwynne

14 - 14

49'

Half Time

Byrne

14 - 14

38'

Trenholm

12 - 14

37'

Popelin

31'

7 - 14

Zarantonello

30'

7 - 12

Byrne

7 - 7

18'

Thomas

5 - 7

17'

Popelin

10'

0 - 7

Karawalevu

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Gloucester

65%

Draw

Castres

34%

Conversion by Ross Byrne

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Gloucester

Castres

More Less

Defence Profile

Gloucester

Castres

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

46%

3-6 secs

24%

30%

6+ secs

11%

24%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

67'

71'

75'

78'

Gloucester

Castres

Gloucester Rugby vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Gloucester Rugby face off against Castres in Investec Champions Cup Round 1 on Sun 7th December 2025 at Kingsholm. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:15 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 17:15 SAST, 04:15 NZST in New Zealand, 02:15 AEST in Australia and 07:15 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Gloucester Rugby 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 3 places in the league table with Castres in 2nd and Gloucester Rugby in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Gloucester Rugby vs Castres Squads

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