Castres

28 - 26

Full Time

Toulon

Castres vs Toulon

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Oliver Cowie bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

77'

Melvyn Jaminet curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

A series of passes by RC Toulon results in a try for Jiuta Wainiqolo

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Jiuta Wainiqolo took full advantage.

73'

Melvyn Jaminet played a key part in that try.

73'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Jules Danglot getting some game time.

71'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Ben White being replaced.

71'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Marius Domon getting some game time.

71'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Dan Biggar being replaced.

71'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Jeremy Fernandez coming on.

69'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Santiago Arata coming off.

69'

Penalty Goal

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Louis Le Brun successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Theo Chabouni coming on.

67'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Christian Ambadiang coming off.

67'

Penalty Goal

The Castres Olympique supporters go wild as Louis Le Brun successfully kicks the penalty goal.

65'

RC Toulon sub Swan Rebbadj comes onto the field.

64'

Corentin Mezou departs for RC Toulon.

64'

Castres Olympique sub Lois Guerois-Galisson comes onto the field.

62'

Quentin Walcker departs for Castres Olympique.

62'

Castres Olympique sub Loris Zarantonello comes onto the field.

62'

Gaetan Barlot departs for Castres Olympique.

62'

Conversion

The RC Toulon supporters go wild as Melvyn Jaminet successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

Great hands by RC Toulon leads to a try for Jiuta Wainiqolo

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

61'

Spellbinding play by Ma'a Nonu is finished off with a try.

61'

Castres Olympique sub Adrea Cocagi comes onto the field.

60'

Vilimoni Botitu departs for Castres Olympique.

60'

Ma'a Nonu comes on for RC Toulon.

58'

Gabin Villiere leaves the field.

58'

Leone Nakarawa comes on for Castres Olympique.

58'

Abraham Papali'i leaves the field.

58'

Yellow Card

Santiago Arata (Castres Olympique) is shown a yellow card

58'

What a run here by Melvyn Jaminet as they get over the gainline!

54'

Melvyn Jaminet comes on.

53'

Marius Domon comes off.

53'

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

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Delaporte being replaced.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Lewis Ludlam getting some game time.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Matteo Le Corvec being replaced.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Brian Alainu'uese getting some game time.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Swan Rebbadj being replaced.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Kyle Sinckler getting some game time.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Beka Gigashvili being replaced.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Dany Priso getting some game time.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Baptiste Gros being replaced.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Ivaldi getting some game time.

49'

RC Toulon decide to make a substitution, with Gianmarco Lucchesi being replaced.

49'

Louis Le Brun steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

49'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Will Collier coming on.

40'

Castres Olympique make a substitution with Levan Chilachava coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Jack Goodhue being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by RC Toulon has led to Oliver Cowie being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Castres Olympique sub Quentin Walcker comes onto the field.

36'

Lois Guerois-Galisson departs for Castres Olympique.

36'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Louis Le Brun will have to re-adjust the radar.

36'

Try

A perfectly weighted kick allows Christian Ambadiang to score the try.

35'

Louis Le Brun sets up the try.

34'

Conversion

Dan Biggar does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

It's going to take a miracle to stop this RC Toulon maul...no miracles today as Gianmarco Lucchesi powers over.

32'

Trouble here as Oliver Cowie breaches the defence.

31'

Trouble here as Gabin Villiere breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Castres Olympique ends with a try for Vilimoni Botitu.

28'

Spellbinding play by Louis Le Brun is finished off with a try.

28'

Lois Guerois-Galisson comes on.

26'

Quentin Walcker comes off.

26'

Trouble here as Remy Baget breaches the defence.

25'

The touch judges have waved away the attempt by Oliver Cowie as they hook it left.

23'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Santiago Arata goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Santiago Arata bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

20'

Conversion

Dan Biggar converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by RC Toulon is finished off by Jules Coulon

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jules Coulon bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

18'

Ben White sets up the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabin Villiere bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Setariki Tuicuvu bursts through to advance the RC Toulon attack.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabin Villiere took full advantage.

15'

Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Toulon 
  
 Round 20 
  
 Sat 29th March 2025, 01:05pm PDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Evan Urruzmendi

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +2

Time in lead

Mins in lead

83%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

Possession Last 10 min

66%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Wainiqolo

73'

28 - 26

Le Brun

28 - 21

68'

Le Brun

25 - 21

65'

Jaminet

62'

22 - 21

Wainiqolo

61'

22 - 19

Arata

22 - 14

58'

Half Time

Ambadiang

22 - 14

35'

Biggar

33'

17 - 14

Lucchesi

32'

17 - 12

Le Brun

17 - 7

29'

Botitu

15 - 7

28'

Le Brun

10 - 7

20'

Arata

8 - 7

20'

Biggar

19'

3 - 7

Coulon

18'

3 - 5

Le Brun

3 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Toulon

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Defence Profile

Castres

Toulon

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

54%

59%

3-6 secs

28%

33%

6+ secs

18%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

67'

70'

71'

75'

80'

Castres

Toulon

Castres vs Toulon Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Toulon in Top 14 Round 20 on Sat 29th March 2025 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 22:05 SAST, 09:05 NZST in New Zealand, 07:05 AEST in Australia and 13:05 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Castres 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 just 3 places in the league table with Toulon in 3rd and Castres in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Castres vs Toulon Squads

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