20 hours ago Investec Champions Cup Edinburgh given Investec Champions Cup wake-up call in France
Edinburgh were brought back down to earth in the Investec Champions Cup as they fell to a 33-0 defeat at Castres.
Stade Rochelais face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 10 on Sat 22nd November 2025 at Stade Marcel-Deflandre. 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 Castres are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Castres in 8th and Stade Rochelais in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Stade Rochelais 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.
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Thomas Lavault (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card
The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Pierre Popelin successfully kicks the penalty goal.
The Stade Rochelais supporters go wild as Antoine Hastoy successfully kicks the conversion.
Stade Rochelais are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ultan Dillane touching down.
Jack Goodhue (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Tyler Ardron (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Tom Staniforth (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Antoine Hastoy has kicked a penalty goal.
Antoine Hastoy does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
The pressure has finally told as Jack Nowell scores from close range.
Pierre Popelin adds the points for Castres Olympique.
Pierre Popelin converts the try.
A bit of individual brilliance by Teddy Durand leads to a try for Castres Olympique
Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.