Castres

30 - 26

Full Time

Montpellier

Castres vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

85'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun converts the try.

85'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mathieu Babillot scores from close range.

83'

Abraham Papali'i comes on for Castres Olympique.

83'

Baptiste Cope leaves the field.

83'

Alexis Bernadet comes on.

76'

Ryan Louwrens comes off.

76'

Aurelien Barreau comes on.

76'

Thomas Vincent comes off.

76'

Julien Dumora comes on.

76'

Christian Ambadiang comes off.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jack Goodhue bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

75'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A series of passes by Castres Olympique results in a try for Vilimoni Botitu

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Vilimoni Botitu took full advantage.

71'

That's a great try assist by Theo Chabouni.

71'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Gauthier Doubrere getting some game time.

70'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Santiago Arata being replaced.

70'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Gabriel Ngandebe coming on.

69'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Madosh Tambwe coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Thomas Vincent successfully kicks the penalty goal.

69'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Thomas Vincent as they hook it left.

64'

Theo Chabouni comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Julien Dumora leaves the field.

58'

Louis Le Brun comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Pierre Popelin leaves the field.

58'

Tyler Duguid comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

58'

Bastien Chalureau leaves the field.

58'

Loris Zarantonello comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Pierre Colonna leaves the field.

57'

Gauthier Maravat comes on for Castres Olympique.

56'

Leone Nakarawa leaves the field.

56'

Nicolas Corato comes on for Castres Olympique.

56'

Will Collier leaves the field.

56'

Mohamed Haouas comes on.

52'

Wilfrid Hounkpatin comes off.

52'

Christopher Tolofua comes on.

52'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

52'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on.

52'

Nika Abuladze comes off.

52'

What a run here by Auguste Cadot as they get over the gainline!

52'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

50'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Delaporte getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Abraham Papali'i being replaced.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Tichit getting some game time.

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Walcker being replaced.

48'

Baptiste Cope makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Lenni Nouchi coming on.

40'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Yacouba Camara coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Vincent kicks the penalty.

43'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Pierre Popelin as it drops short of the posts.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Castres Olympique is finished off by Julien Dumora, as they goes over for the try.

33'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Julien Dumora being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Vilimoni Botitu sets up the try.

33'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Pierre Popelin will have to re-adjust the radar.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Castres Olympique ends with a try for Geoffrey Palis.

29'

Trouble here as Geoffrey Palis breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Pierre Popelin is finished off with a try.

29'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

Silky skills by Montpellier Herault Rugby ends with a try for Madosh Tambwe.

25'

Trouble here as Madosh Tambwe breaches the defence.

25'

Auguste Cadot played a key part in that try.

25'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Vincent adds the points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

20'

Penalty Goal

Pierre Popelin does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

17'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Vincent makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent converts the try.

10'

Try

A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Mael Moustin

A gap opened in the defence and Mael Moustin took full advantage.

Sam Simmonds played a key part in that try.

A gap opened in the defence and Ryan Louwrens took full advantage.

A gap opened in the defence and Mael Moustin took full advantage.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Montpellier 
  
 Round 9 
  
 Sat 2nd November 2024, 08:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Nic Berry

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +4

Time in lead

Mins in lead

% Of Game In Lead

88%

93%

Possession Last 10 min

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Le Brun

30 - 26

85'

Babillot

28 - 26

83'

Le Brun

23 - 26

72'

Botitu

21 - 26

71'

Vincent

69'

16 - 26

Popelin

16 - 23

50'

Half Time

Vincent

43'

13 - 23

Dumora

13 - 20

33'

Palis

8 - 20

29'

Vincent

26'

3 - 20

Tambwe

25'

3 - 18

Vincent

20'

3 - 13

Popelin

3 - 10

17'

Vincent

13'

0 - 10

Vincent

10'

0 - 7

Moustin

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Montpellier

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Defence Profile

Castres

Montpellier

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

48%

74%

3-6 secs

37%

18%

6+ secs

15%

104

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

63'

68'

78'

81'

82'

Castres

Montpellier

Castres vs Montpellier Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Montpellier in Top 14 Round 9 on Sat 2nd November 2024 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 17:30 SAST, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 08:30 EST in the US.

Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier 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 Montpellier in 6th and Castres in 9th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Castres vs Montpellier Squads

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