Stade Francais

33 - 15

Full Time

Castres

Castres vs Stade Francais

Events

Commentary

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

82'

Conversion

Louis Carbonel has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Stade Francais Paris is finished off by Leo Barre

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leo Barre bursts through to advance the Stade Francais Paris attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Thibaut Motassi is finished off with a try.

77'

Conversion

Theo Chabouni has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

Castres Olympique are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Tyler Ardron picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

76'

Sergo Abramishvili comes on.

75'

Moses Alo-Emile comes off.

75'

Joe Marchant comes on.

75'

Samuel Ezeala comes off.

75'

Yellow Card

Tanginoa Halaifonua (Stade Francais Paris) is shown a yellow card

74'

Conversion

The Stade Francais Paris supporters go wild as Louis Carbonel successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Lucas Peyresblanques scores the try from close range.

68'

Yellow Card

Pierre Popelin (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

68'

That's a great try assist by Thibaut Motassi.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Peniasi Dakuwaqa goes through the gap.

61'

Stade Francais Paris sub Jeremy Ward comes onto the field.

60'

Joe Marchant departs for Stade Francais Paris.

60'

Castres Olympique sub Leone Nakarawa comes onto the field.

60'

Gauthier Maravat departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Pierre Popelin has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

59'

Try

A stunning solo try from Vilimoni Botitu

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Vilimoni Botitu goes through the gap.

58'

Pierre Popelin played a key part in that try.

58'

Mathieu Hirigoyen comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

56'

Romain Briatte leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Samuel Ezeala as they get over the gainline!

55'

What a run here by Adam Vargas as they get over the gainline!

53'

Paul Jedrasiak comes on.

52'

Tom Staniforth comes off.

52'

Teddy Durand comes on.

52'

Loris Zarantonello comes off.

52'

Levan Chilachava comes on.

52'

Nicolas Corato comes off.

52'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes on.

52'

Quentin Walcker comes off.

52'

Vuate Karawalevu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Sekou Macalou getting some game time.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Yoan Tanga being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Louka Guilhot being replaced.

48'

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

48'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Jeremy Fernandez being replaced.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Moses Alo-Emile getting some game time.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Sergo Abramishvili being replaced.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Peyresblanques getting some game time.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Giacomo Nicotera being replaced.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Paul Alo-Emile getting some game time.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Melikidze being replaced.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Paul Gabrillagues getting some game time.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Pierre-Henri Azagoh being replaced.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Thibaut Motassi getting some game time.

48'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Tawera Kerr-Barlow being replaced.

48'

Vuate Karawalevu makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Louis Carbonel has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Tawera Kerr-Barlow dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Penalty Goal

Jeremy Fernandez kicks the penalty.

40'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Simon Meka coming on.

40'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Veresa Ramototabua coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Stade Francais Paris has led to Louis Carbonel being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Jeremy Fernandez takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

26'

Conversion

Louis Carbonel converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Stade Francais Paris is finished off by Louis Carbonel

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Carbonel bursts through to advance the Stade Francais Paris attack.

18'

Noah Nene sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Leo Barre took full advantage.

16'

Conversion

Louis Carbonel converts the try.

10'

Try

Tanginoa Halaifonua scores the try from close range.

Jeremy Fernandez steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the right.

We are underway as the referee Vincent Blasco blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stade Francais v Castres 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Sat 3rd January 2026, 09:35am CST 
  
 Stade Jean Bouin 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Vincent Blasco

Points Flow Chart

Stade Francais win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

29%

Possession Last 10 min

71%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Carbonel

33 - 15

78'

Barre

31 - 15

77'

Chabouni

76'

26 - 15

Ardron

76'

26 - 13

Halaifonua

26 - 8

74'

Carbonel

26 - 8

69'

Peyresblanques

24 - 8

68'

Popelin

68'

19 - 8

Botitu

58'

19 - 8

Kerr-Barlow

19 - 3

45'

Fernandez

40'

14 - 3

Half Time

Carbonel

14 - 0

19'

Carbonel

12 - 0

18'

Carbonel

7 - 0

10'

Halaifonua

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Stade Francais

Castres

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Defence Profile

Stade Francais

Castres

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

65%

3-6 secs

26%

25%

6+ secs

11%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

12'

16'

49'

67'

Stade Francais

Castres

Stade Francais vs Castres Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stade Francais face off against Castres in Top 14 Round 14 on Sat 3rd January 2026 at Stade Jean Bouin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:35 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. 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.

Stade Francais won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 7 places in the league table with Castres in 3rd and Stade Francais in 10th as such Castres are favourites on paper.

Stade Francais vs Castres Squads

The official squads for Stade Francais 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.