Castres

29 - 20

Full Time

Vannes

Castres vs Vannes

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Remy Baget bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jeremy Fernandez bursts through to advance the Castres Olympique attack.

76'

Conversion

Maxime Lafage has kicked a conversion.

70'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Mills Sanerivi places the ball down for the try.

69'

Conversion

The Vannes supporters go wild as Maxime Lafage successfully kicks the conversion.

63'

Try

A stunning solo try from Ben Stevenson

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Stevenson goes through the gap.

63'

Castres Olympique sub Abraham Papali'i comes onto the field.

62'

Florent Vanverberghe departs for Castres Olympique.

62'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Louis Le Brun kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Castres Olympique are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Florent Vanverberghe touching down.

58'

Sione Mafile'o comes on for Vannes.

57'

Santiago Medrano leaves the field.

57'

Mills Sanerivi comes on for Vannes.

57'

Dave Cherry leaves the field.

57'

Jeremy Fernandez comes on for Castres Olympique.

57'

Santiago Arata leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Santiago Arata as they get over the gainline!

55'

Mathieu Babillot comes on.

52'

Kyllian Ringuet comes off.

52'

Adrea Cocagi comes on.

51'

Taylor Gontineac comes off.

51'

Loris Zarantonello comes on.

51'

Teddy Durand comes off.

51'

Hugo Djehi comes on.

50'

Wayan De Benedittis comes off.

50'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Timothe Mezou getting some game time.

49'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Matias Alemanno being replaced.

49'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Joseph Edwards getting some game time.

49'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Matteo Desjeux being replaced.

49'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Ioane Iashagashvili getting some game time.

49'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Sione Kalamafoni being replaced.

49'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Ben Stevenson getting some game time.

49'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Raymond Nu'u being replaced.

49'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Nicolas Corato getting some game time.

46'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Will Collier being replaced.

46'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Quentin Walcker getting some game time.

46'

Castres Olympique decide to make a substitution, with Lois Guerois-Galisson being replaced.

46'

Castres Olympique go for goal with Louis Le Brun taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Teddy Durand dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Fabulous play by Vannes has led to Raymond Nu'u being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Vannes make a substitution with Sione Kalamafoni coming on.

40'

Vannes make a substitution with Sione Mafile'o coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Maxime Lafage kicks the penalty.

40'

Conversion

Louis Le Brun does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

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

36'

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

36'

That's a great try assist by Hamish Watson.

36'

Fabulous play by Castres Olympique has led to Louis Le Brun being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Sione Mafile'o comes on for Vannes.

33'

Sione Kalamafoni leaves the field.

33'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Castres Olympique.

30'

Yellow Card

Santiago Medrano (Vannes) is shown a yellow card

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lafage kicks the penalty goal.

25'

A gap opened in the defence and Theo Chabouni took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Theo Chabouni took full advantage.

10'

The defensive line has been broken as Anthony Bouthier goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Louis Le Brun has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Remy Baget goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Julien Caulier blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Castres v Vannes 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 5th September 2026, 12:05pm CDT 
  
 Stade Pierre Fabre 
  
 Julien Caulier

Points Flow Chart

Castres win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

93%

% Of Game In Lead

54%

Possession Last 10 min

46%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Lafage

70'

29 - 20

Sanerivi

69'

29 - 18

Lafage

63'

29 - 13

Stevenson

63'

29 - 11

Le Brun

29 - 6

59'

Vanverberghe

27 - 6

58'

Durand

22 - 6

43'

Half Time

Lafage

40'

17 - 6

Le Brun

17 - 3

37'

Goodhue

15 - 3

36'

Penalty Try

10 - 3

30'

Medrano

30'

3 - 3

Lafage

25'

3 - 3

Le Brun

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Castres

Vannes

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Defence Profile

Castres

Vannes

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

51%

55%

3-6 secs

34%

26%

6+ secs

15%

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

72'

74'

75'

78'

79'

Castres

Vannes

Castres vs Vannes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Castres face off against Vannes in Top 14 Round 1 on Sat 5th September 2026 at Stade Pierre Fabre. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:05. In South Africa it’s at 19:05 SAST, 05:05 NZST in New Zealand, 03:05 AEST in Australia and 10:05 EST in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Vannes in 12th and Castres in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Castres vs Vannes Squads

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