Valence Romans

33 - 15

Full Time

Grenoble

Grenoble vs Valence Romans

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

83'

Josh Thompson comes on.

75'

Victor Guillaumond comes off.

75'

Yellow Card

Louis Marrou (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

75'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Matteo Rodor getting some game time.

74'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Meret being replaced.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Mathis Baret took full advantage.

72'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Louis Suaud getting some game time.

70'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Ryan McCauley being replaced.

70'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Mael Navizet getting some game time.

70'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Romain Fusier being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Hugo Trouilloud took full advantage.

68'

Grenoble make a substitution with Richard Hardwick coming on.

67'

Grenoble make a substitution with Thibaut Martel coming off.

67'

Grenoble make a substitution with Victor Guillaumond coming on.

67'

Grenoble make a substitution with Josh Thompson coming off.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Loan Real coming on.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Ilia Spanderashvili coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Valence Romans supporters go wild as Lucas Meret successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Valence Romans are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Thomas Lhusero touching down.

65'

Grenoble sub Eric Escande comes onto the field.

64'

Barnabe Couilloud departs for Grenoble.

64'

Valence Romans sub Thomas Lhusero comes onto the field.

64'

Matteo Rodor departs for Valence Romans.

64'

Valence Romans sub Nathan Huguen comes onto the field.

61'

Hugo Fabregue departs for Valence Romans.

61'

Lucas Meret has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

58'

Try

Calum Randle scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

57'

What a run here by Calum Randle as they get over the gainline!

57'

Thomas Roziere played a key part in that try.

57'

Sacha Idoumi comes on for Valence Romans.

56'

Dorian Marco-Pena leaves the field.

56'

Anthony Aleo comes on for Valence Romans.

56'

Andrea Pontanier leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Romain Trouilloud adds the points for Grenoble.

55'

What a run here by Romain Trouilloud as they get over the gainline!

54'

Adrien Roux comes on.

53'

Louis Suaud comes off.

53'

Calum Randle comes on.

53'

Owen Lane comes off.

53'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Mathis Baret comes on.

51'

Hanru Sirgel comes off.

51'

Thembelani Bholi comes on.

51'

Loan Real comes off.

51'

Gareth Milasinovich comes on.

51'

Vincent Vial comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Romain Trouilloud kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Hanru Sirgel from scoring as they record the try for Grenoble.

50'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Johannes Jonker getting some game time.

46'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Giorgi Pertaia being replaced.

46'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Romain Ruffenach getting some game time.

46'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Lilian Rossi being replaced.

46'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Zack Gauthier getting some game time.

46'

Grenoble decide to make a substitution, with Louis Mary being replaced.

46'

Valence Romans have a drop goal attempt, but its pushed to the right.

45'

Valence Romans go for goal with Lucas Meret taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

43'

Try

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

42'

Ryan McCauley makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Matteo Rodor played a key part in that try.

42'

Grenoble make a substitution with Antonin Berruyer coming on.

40'

Grenoble make a substitution with Richard Hardwick coming off.

40'

Grenoble make a substitution with Cameron Holt coming on.

40'

Grenoble make a substitution with Victor Guillaumond 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

Lucas Meret has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Trouble here as Hugo Trouilloud breaches the defence.

29'

Trouble here as Raffaele Storti breaches the defence.

29'

Romain Trouilloud takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Grenoble ends with a try for Raffaele Storti.

28'

Spellbinding play by Romain Trouilloud is finished off with a try.

28'

Trouble here as Barnabe Couilloud breaches the defence.

27'

This is dangerous for the defence as Julien Heriteau bursts through to advance the Grenoble attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Mathieu Guillomot bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Louis Suaud took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Andrea Pontanier

The defensive line has been broken as Andrea Pontanier goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Lucas Meret.

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Ludovic Cayre blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Grenoble 
  
 Round 14 
  
 Fri 12th December 2025, 10:00am PST 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Ludovic Cayre

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +18

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

45%

Possession Last 10 min

55%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Marrou

33 - 15

75'

Meret

33 - 15

66'

Lhusero

31 - 15

65'

Randle

26 - 15

57'

Trouilloud

55'

21 - 15

Meret

21 - 12

53'

Trouilloud

51'

18 - 12

Sirgel

50'

18 - 10

McCauley

18 - 5

42'

Half Time

Meret

13 - 5

39'

Storti

28'

10 - 5

Meret

10 - 0

Pontanier

8 - 0

Meret

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Grenoble

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Grenoble

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

69%

3-6 secs

22%

30%

6+ secs

25%

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs Grenoble Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Grenoble in Pro D2 Round 14 on Fri 12th December 2025 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 10:00 EST in the US.

Valence Romans won the last encounter but Grenoble are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 3 places in the league table with Grenoble in 5th and Valence Romans in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Valence Romans vs Grenoble Squads

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