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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.
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.
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.
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Jeremy Fernandez has kicked a conversion.
Jeremy Fernandez scores the try from close range.
The Stade Rochelais supporters go wild as Nolann Le Garrec successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Pierre Popelin (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Pierre Popelin successfully kicks the conversion.
The Castres Olympique pack has powered over for Teddy Durand to score the try.
The touch judges raise their flags as Nolann Le Garrec kicks the conversion.
A penetrating move by Stade Rochelais results in a try for Nolann Le Garrec.
Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Nolann Le Garrec adds the two points for Stade Rochelais.
The Stade Rochelais maul march their way over the white wash for Quentin Lespiaucq to touch down.
Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty.
Teddy Durand (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Baptiste Delaporte (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card
Nolann Le Garrec converts the try.
Jack Nowell goes on their own for a try.
Pierre Popelin makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Pierre Popelin kicks the penalty.