Castres

26 - 31

Full Time

Stade Rochelais

Castres vs Stade Rochelais

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Ihaia West comes on.

78'

Antoine Hastoy comes off.

78'

Gregory Alldritt comes on.

75'

Levani Botia comes off.

75'

Conversion

Jeremy Fernandez has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Jeremy Fernandez scores the try from close range.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Jeremy Fernandez took full advantage.

74'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Simon Huchet getting some game time.

71'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Gregory Alldritt being replaced.

71'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Pierre Colonna coming on.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Teddy Durand coming off.

68'

Penalty Goal

The Stade Rochelais supporters go wild as Nolann Le Garrec successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Yellow Card

Pierre Popelin (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

68'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Joel Sclavi coming on.

65'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Alexandre Kaddouri coming off.

65'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Jeremy Fernandez coming on.

65'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Santiago Arata coming off.

65'

Nolann Le Garrec takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

65'

Stade Rochelais sub Thomas Berjon comes onto the field.

62'

Ugo Pacome departs for Stade Rochelais.

62'

Castres Olympique sub Levan Chilachava comes onto the field.

60'

Aurelien Azar departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Castres Olympique sub Mathieu Babillot comes onto the field.

60'

Baptiste Cope departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Conversion

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Pierre Popelin successfully kicks the conversion.

60'

Try

The Castres Olympique pack has powered over for Teddy Durand to score the try.

59'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Quentin Walcker leaves the field.

57'

Gauthier Maravat comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Tom Staniforth leaves the field.

57'

Feibyan Tukino comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Abraham Papali'i leaves the field.

57'

Geoffrey Palis comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Vuate Karawalevu leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Nolann Le Garrec kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Stade Rochelais results in a try for Nolann Le Garrec.

53'

That's a great try assist by Antoine Hastoy.

53'

What a run here by Antoine Hastoy as they get over the gainline!

53'

Aleksandre Kuntelia comes on.

50'

Upaleto Feao comes off.

50'

Nika Sutidze comes on.

50'

Quentin Lespiaucq comes off.

50'

Remy Baget comes on.

50'

Pierre Colonna comes off.

50'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Andjisseramatchi getting some game time.

48'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Charles Kante-Samba being replaced.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Pierre Colonna getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Remy Baget being replaced.

48'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

47'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec adds the two points for Stade Rochelais.

45'

Try

The Stade Rochelais maul march their way over the white wash for Quentin Lespiaucq to touch down.

44'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Stade Rochelais.

39'

Yellow Card

Teddy Durand (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

39'

Yellow Card

Baptiste Delaporte (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

35'

Matthias Haddad comes on for Stade Rochelais.

34'

Kirill Fraindt leaves the field.

34'

Conversion

Nolann Le Garrec converts the try.

18'

Try

Jack Nowell goes on their own for a try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Nowell bursts through to advance the Stade Rochelais attack.

18'

Adrien Seguret sets up the try.

18'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

10'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee Thomas Charabas blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Stade Rochelais 
  
 Round 18 
  
 Sat 28th February 2026, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Thomas Charabas

Points Flow Chart

Stade Rochelais win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

15%

% Of Game In Lead

80%

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Fernandez

26 - 31

75'

Fernandez

24 - 31

74'

Le Garrec

68'

19 - 31

Popelin

19 - 28

68'

Popelin

19 - 28

60'

Durand

17 - 28

59'

Le Garrec

54'

12 - 28

Le Garrec

53'

12 - 26

Popelin

12 - 21

47'

Le Garrec

45'

9 - 21

Lespiaucq

44'

9 - 19

Popelin

9 - 14

41'

Half Time

Penalty Try

39'

6 - 14

Durand

6 - 7

39'

Delaporte

6 - 7

35'

Le Garrec

18'

6 - 7

Nowell

18'

6 - 5

Popelin

6 - 0

10'

Popelin

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Stade Rochelais

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Defence Profile

Castres

Stade Rochelais

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

65%

3-6 secs

28%

20%

6+ secs

15%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

70'

73'

79'

80'

Castres

Stade Rochelais

Castres vs Stade Rochelais Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Stade Rochelais in Top 14 Round 18 on Sat 28th February 2026 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Stade Rochelais won the last encounter but Stade Rochelais are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Stade Rochelais in 6th and Castres in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Castres vs Stade Rochelais Squads

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