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Gloucester
Gloucester
34 - 14
Full Time
Castres
Castres

Castres vs Gloucester

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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.

9'

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

9'

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

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Match Details

Gloucester v Castres
Gloucester v Castres
Investec Champions Cup
Round 1
Sun 7th December 2025, 07:15am PST
Sun 7th December 2025, 07:15am PST
Kingsholm
Kingsholm
TV Guide
Flo Rugby
Referee
Sam Grove-White

Points Flow Chart

Gloucester win +20
Gloucester
Castres
Gloucester
Time in lead
Castres
19
Mins in lead
17
23%
% Of Game In Lead
21%
63%
Possession Last 10 min
37%
14
Points Last 10 min
0

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
9'
0 - 5
Start

Win Probability

Gloucester
65%
Draw
1%
Castres
34%
Conversion by Ross Byrne

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
1.7
18
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
3.5
4
Entries

Attack Profile

Gloucester
Castres
More Less More

Defence Profile

Gloucester
Castres
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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
65%
46%
3-6 secs
24%
30%
6+ secs
11%
24%
79
Rucks Won
66

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 Gloucester Rugby 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 3rd and Gloucester Rugby in 6th 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.

Other Fixtures

43 - 21
FT
52 - 29
FT
56 - 26
FT
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