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

84'

The left post denies Cathal Forde from adding the extras.

84'
Try

The pressure has finally told as Shamus Hurley-Langton scores from close range.

83'
Yellow Card

Lyan Pakihivatau (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Santiago Cordero bursts through to advance the Connacht Rugby attack.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pierre-Samuel Pacheco bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

75'

Cathal Forde curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'
Try

Dylan Tierney-Martin scores the try from close range.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Joe Joyce took full advantage.

71'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Cathal Forde getting some game time.

70'

Connacht Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Bundee Aki being replaced.

70'
Conversion

Martin Meliande has kicked a conversion.

70'
Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Guillaume Marchand places the ball down for the try.

69'

Lyon make a substitution with Felix Lambey coming on.

65'

Lyon make a substitution with Steeve Blanc-Mappaz coming off.

65'

Paul Boyle comes on for Connacht Rugby.

59'

Cian Prendergast leaves the field.

59'

Caolin Blade comes on for Connacht Rugby.

59'

Ben Murphy leaves the field.

59'

Jordan Duggan comes on for Connacht Rugby.

59'

Peter Dooley leaves the field.

59'

Charlie Cassang comes on for Lyon.

59'

Martin Page-Relo leaves the field.

59'

Killian Geraci comes on for Lyon.

59'

Felix Lambey leaves the field.

59'

What a run here by Shamus Hurley-Langton as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Sean Jansen as they get over the gainline!

56'

Alfred Parisien comes on for Lyon.

55'

Thibaut Regard leaves the field.

55'

Pierre-Samuel Pacheco comes on for Lyon.

55'

Marvin Okuya leaves the field.

55'

David Hawkshaw has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'
Try

Nothing was going to stop Jack Aungier from scoring as they record the try for Connacht Rugby.

53'

That's a great try assist by Joe Joyce.

53'

Lyan Pakihivatau comes on.

53'

Irakli Aptsiauri comes off.

53'

David Hawkshaw comes on.

53'

Shane Jennings comes off.

53'

Dylan Tierney-Martin comes on.

53'

Dave Heffernan comes off.

53'

Jack Aungier comes on.

53'

Finlay Bealham comes off.

53'

What a run here by Josh Ioane as they get over the gainline!

52'

What a run here by Piers O'Conor as they get over the gainline!

51'
Conversion

Martin Meliande adds the two points for Lyon.

49'
Try

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

48'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Marchand getting some game time.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Sam Matavesi being replaced.

47'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Jermaine Ainsley getting some game time.

46'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Hamza Kaabeche being replaced.

46'

Josh Ioane has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

46'
Try

Slick passing by Connacht Rugby leads to a try for Ben Murphy.

45'

Spellbinding play by Chay Mullins is finished off with a try.

45'

Bundee Aki makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

42'
Try

The pick and go results in a try for Connacht Rugby as Josh Murphy goes over.

41'

Shane Jennings played a key part in that try.

41'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Josh Murphy coming on.

40'

Connacht Rugby make a substitution with Oisin Dowling coming off.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Martin Meliande coming on.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Fletcher Smith coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Connacht Rugby go for goal with Josh Ioane taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

39'
Try

Incisive passing by Connacht Rugby is finished off by Ben Murphy, as they goes over for the try.

38'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Ben Murphy being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'
Yellow Card

Semi Radradra (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

38'

That's a great try assist by Chay Mullins.

38'

Fabulous play by Connacht Rugby has led to Chay Mullins being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'
Penalty Goal

The Connacht Rugby supporters go wild as Josh Ioane successfully kicks the penalty goal.

34'
Conversion

Martin Page-Relo makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'
Try

Great forward play by Lyon allows Sam Matavesi to score the try.

23'
Yellow Card

Oisin Dowling (Connacht Rugby) is shown a yellow card

21'
Conversion

Josh Ioane converts the try.

18'
Try

Connacht Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Finlay Bealham picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

Ben Murphy sets up the try.

17'

Josh Ioane curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'
Try

Sean Jansen scores the try from close range.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Sean Jansen took full advantage.

14'
Penalty Goal

Martin Page-Relo makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Bundee Aki goes through the gap.

5'
Conversion

Josh Ioane has kicked a conversion.

2'
Try

A stunning solo try from Ben Murphy

1'

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

1'

Cian Prendergast sets up the try.

1'

The defensive line has been broken as Alexandre Tchaptchet goes through the gap.

0'

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

0'
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Match Details

Connacht v Lyon

Challenge Cup - Round 3
Sat 11th January 2025, 02:00pm CST
Dexcom Stadium
Flo Rugby

Points Flow Chart

Connacht win +28
Connacht
Lyon
Connacht
Time in lead
Lyon
83
Mins in lead
0
99%
% Of Game In Lead
0%
64%
Possession Last 10 min
36%
10
Points Last 10 min
2

Key Events

Full Time
52 - 24
83'
79'
47 - 24
47 - 24
72'
70'
42 - 24
69'
42 - 22
42 - 17
53'
49'
37 - 17
48'
37 - 15
37 - 10
45'
32 - 10
41'
Half Time
27 - 10
38'
38'
22 - 10
22 - 10
34'
24'
19 - 10
23'
19 - 8
19 - 3
21'
19 - 3
18'
17 - 3
17'
12 - 3
14'
11'
7 - 3
7 - 0
2'
5 - 0
1'
Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored
3
16
Entries
Avg. Points Scored
2.6
8
Entries

Attack Profile

Connacht
Lyon
More Less More

Defence Profile

Connacht
Lyon
More Less More

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs
65%
64%
3-6 secs
27%
24%
6+ secs
9%
13%
96
Rucks Won
86

Last 5 Penalties

71'
74'
79'
80'
82'
Connacht
Lyon

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