Clermont

53 - 14

Full Time

Ulster

Clermont vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by ASM Clermont Auvergne is finished off by Joris Jurand

79'

Spellbinding play by Theo Giral is finished off with a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo Giral bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leon Darricarrere bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

78'

Conversion

The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Sebastien Bezy successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Peceli Yato scores the try from close range.

68'

That's a great try assist by Sebastien Bezy.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Bautista Delguy took full advantage.

68'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Theo Giral coming on.

67'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Anthony Belleau coming off.

67'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Alexandre Fischer coming on.

67'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Tomas Lavanini coming off.

67'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Joris Jurand coming on.

67'

ASM Clermont Auvergne make a substitution with Alivereti Raka coming off.

67'

The defensive line has been broken as Robert Baloucoune goes through the gap.

65'

Ulster Rugby sub Jake Flannery comes onto the field.

64'

Nathan Doak departs for Ulster Rugby.

64'

Ulster Rugby sub Cormac Izuchukwu comes onto the field.

64'

Alan O'Connor departs for Ulster Rugby.

64'

Conversion

The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the conversion.

64'

Try

ASM Clermont Auvergne are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Rob Simmons touching down.

63'

Spellbinding play by Sebastien Bezy is finished off with a try.

63'

ASM Clermont Auvergne sub Peceli Yato comes onto the field.

61'

Alexandre Fischer departs for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

61'

Conversion

The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

The ASM Clermont Auvergne pack has powered over for Pita Gus Sowakula to score the try.

59'

ASM Clermont Auvergne have a drop goal attempt, but its pushed to the right.

57'

Sebastien Bezy comes on for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

55'

Baptiste Jauneau leaves the field.

55'

Andrew Warwick comes on for Ulster Rugby.

55'

Steven Kitshoff leaves the field.

55'

Marcus Rea comes on.

53'

Nick Timoney comes off.

53'

Giorgi Dzmanashvili comes on.

53'

Rabah Slimani comes off.

53'

Rob Simmons comes on.

53'

Thibaud Lanen comes off.

53'

Daniel Bibi Biziwu comes on.

53'

Giorgi Beria comes off.

53'

Scott Wilson comes on.

50'

Tom O'Toole comes off.

50'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Etienne Fourcade getting some game time.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Yohan Beheregaray being replaced.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Fischer getting some game time.

49'

ASM Clermont Auvergne decide to make a substitution, with Peceli Yato being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau adds the two points for ASM Clermont Auvergne.

45'

Try

Slick passing by ASM Clermont Auvergne leads to a try for Alex Newsome.

43'

Alex Newsome makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Alivereti Raka played a key part in that try.

43'

Anthony Belleau has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

42'

Fabulous play by ASM Clermont Auvergne has led to Bautista Delguy being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Dave Ewers coming on.

41'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Iain Henderson coming off.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

45'

Conversion

John Cooney adds the two points for Ulster Rugby.

45'

Try

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

43'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Tom Stewart coming on.

40'

Ulster Rugby make a substitution with Rob Herring coming off.

40'

Fabulous play by Ulster Rugby has led to Nathan Doak being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

37'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for ASM Clermont Auvergne as Pita Gus Sowakula goes over.

36'

That's a great try assist by Baptiste Jauneau.

36'

Fabulous play by ASM Clermont Auvergne has led to Alivereti Raka being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Penalty Goal

The ASM Clermont Auvergne supporters go wild as Anthony Belleau successfully kicks the penalty goal.

32'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Anthony Belleau kicks the penalty goal.

28'

Conversion

Anthony Belleau converts the try.

19'

Try

ASM Clermont Auvergne are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Peceli Yato picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Peceli Yato bursts through to advance the ASM Clermont Auvergne attack.

18'

Pita Gus Sowakula sets up the try.

18'

Conversion

John Cooney converts the try.

12'

Try

Nick Timoney scores the try from close range.

12'

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

Ethan McIlroy comes on for Ulster Rugby.

Stewart Moore leaves the field.

The defensive line has been broken as Nathan Doak goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Clermont v Ulster 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sat 13th April 2024, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Marcel Michelin

Points Flow Chart

Clermont win +39

Time in lead

Mins in lead

66%

% Of Game In Lead

68%

Possession Last 10 min

32%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Jurand

53 - 14

79'

Bezy

48 - 14

69'

Yato

46 - 14

68'

Belleau

41 - 14

64'

Simmons

39 - 14

63'

Belleau

34 - 14

61'

Sowakula

32 - 14

59'

Belleau

27 - 14

45'

Newsome

25 - 14

43'

Half Time

Cooney

45'

20 - 14

Timoney

43'

20 - 12

Belleau

20 - 7

37'

Sowakula

18 - 7

36'

Belleau

13 - 7

32'

Belleau

10 - 7

28'

Belleau

7 - 7

19'

Yato

5 - 7

18'

Cooney

12'

0 - 7

Timoney

12'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

5.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Clermont

Ulster

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Defence Profile

Clermont

Ulster

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

52%

3-6 secs

14%

27%

6+ secs

22%

17%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

70'

71'

72'

76'

Clermont

Ulster

Clermont vs Ulster Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Clermont face off against Ulster in Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Sat 13th April 2024 at Stade Marcel Michelin. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST in the US.

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

Clermont vs Ulster Squads

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