Montpellier

18 - 12

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

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Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Huw Anderson bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

76'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Aneurin Owen leads to a try for Dragons RFC

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Aneurin Owen took full advantage.

72'

That's a great try assist by Morgan Lloyd.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alexander Masibaka getting some game time.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lenni Nouchi being replaced.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Alexandre Becognee coming on.

69'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Baptiste Erdocio coming off.

69'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Huw Anderson coming on.

68'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with David Richards coming off.

68'

Thomas Vincent takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

67'

Try

Alexis Bernadet scores the try from close range.

66'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Baptiste Erdocio comes onto the field.

64'

Alexandre Becognee departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

64'

Dragons RFC sub Morgan Lloyd comes onto the field.

63'

Niall Armstrong departs for Dragons RFC.

63'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Yacouba Camara comes onto the field.

63'

Marco Tauleigne departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

63'

Fetuli Paea comes on for Dragons RFC.

59'

Fine Inisi leaves the field.

59'

Yellow Card

Nika Abuladze (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Angus O'Brien goes through the gap.

58'

Mohamed Haouas comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

Valentin Welsch leaves the field.

56'

Lyam Akrab comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

Ricky Riccitelli leaves the field.

56'

Nika Abuladze comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

56'

Baptiste Erdocio leaves the field.

56'

Dillon Lewis comes on for Dragons RFC.

56'

Chris Coleman leaves the field.

56'

Brodie Coghlan comes on for Dragons RFC.

56'

Elliot Dee leaves the field.

56'

Wyn Jones comes on for Dragons RFC.

56'

Rodrigo Martinez leaves the field.

56'

Harrison Keddie comes on.

50'

Ryan Woodman comes off.

50'

Donovan Taofifenua makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Seb Davies coming on.

44'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Levi Douglas coming off.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

41'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Vincent kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by Montpellier Herault Rugby has led to Thomas Vincent being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

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

37'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Thomas Darmon comes onto the field.

36'

Melvyn Rates departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

36'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Domingo Miotti comes onto the field.

36'

Lennox Anyanwu departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

36'

Fabulous play by Dragons RFC has led to David Richards being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Angus O'Brien will have to re-adjust the radar.

30'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Aneurin Owen scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Auguste Cadot breaches the defence.

30'

Trouble here as Melvyn Rates breaches the defence.

28'

Trouble here as Tinus de Beer breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Tyler Duguid

24'

Auguste Cadot played a key part in that try.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Auguste Cadot bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tom Banks bursts through to advance the Montpellier Herault Rugby attack.

22'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Vincent kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Alexis Bernadet goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as David Richards goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Andrew Brace blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Dragons RFC 
  
 Semi Final 
  
 Sun 3rd May 2026, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Septeo Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Andrew Brace

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +6

Time in lead

Mins in lead

90%

% Of Game In Lead

37%

Possession Last 10 min

63%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Brien

72'

18 - 12

Owen

72'

18 - 10

Bernadet

18 - 5

66'

Abuladze

13 - 5

58'

Half Time

Vincent

13 - 5

41'

Owen

30'

10 - 5

Vincent

10 - 0

25'

Duguid

8 - 0

24'

Vincent

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Dragons RFC

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Dragons RFC

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

73%

76%

3-6 secs

18%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

50'

55'

58'

62'

70'

Montpellier

Dragons RFC

Montpellier vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Dragons RFC in Challenge Cup Semi Final on Sun 3rd May 2026 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST on SuperSport, 23:30 NZST in New Zealand, 21:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Montpellier won the last encounter but Montpellier 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 Dragons RFC in 1st and Montpellier in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs Dragons RFC Squads

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