Perpignan

41 - 17

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

82'

Dragons RFC go for goal with Angus O'Brien taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

82'

Try

Great forward play by Dragons RFC allows Wills Austin to score the try.

81'

Conversion

Gela Aprasidze has kicked a conversion.

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by USAP is finished off by Matteo Le Corvec

75'

Gela Aprasidze played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jefferson Joseph bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

75'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Gela Aprasidze getting some game time.

73'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with James Hall being replaced.

73'

The referee is running towards the posts and a penalty try is given to USAP.

70'

Yellow Card

Ben Carter (Dragons RFC) is shown a yellow card

70'

USAP sub Mayron Fahy comes onto the field.

64'

Gabin Kretchmann departs for USAP.

64'

Angus O'Brien hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

64'

Try

Dragons RFC are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Wills Austin touching down.

63'

USAP sub Jacobus van Tonder comes onto the field.

63'

Andro Dvali departs for USAP.

63'

USAP sub Davit Lagvilava comes onto the field.

63'

Mahamadou Diaby departs for USAP.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Che Hope goes through the gap.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Jordan Petaia goes through the gap.

60'

Tinus de Beer comes on for Dragons RFC.

59'

Fine Inisi leaves the field.

59'

Barny Langton-Cryer comes on for Dragons RFC.

59'

Matthew Screech leaves the field.

59'

Gabin Kretchmann has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

59'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Bastien Chinarro from scoring as they record the try for USAP.

58'

Jamie Ritchie played a key part in that try.

58'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Angus O'Brien kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A penetrating move by Dragons RFC results in a try for Joe Westwood.

54'

What a run here by Joe Westwood as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Wills Austin.

54'

Che Hope comes on.

53'

Rhodri Williams comes off.

53'

What a run here by Job Poulet as they get over the gainline!

52'

Dylan Kelleher-Griffiths comes on.

51'

Rodrigo Martinez comes off.

51'

Akato Fakatika comes on.

51'

Nemo Roelofse comes off.

51'

Victor Montgaillard comes on.

51'

Sama Malolo comes off.

51'

Gabin Kretchmann hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

51'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Jefferson Joseph from scoring that try!

49'

Jefferson Joseph makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Robert Hunt getting some game time.

45'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Luke Yendle being replaced.

45'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Harrison Keddie getting some game time.

45'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Mackenzie Martin being replaced.

45'

USAP make a substitution with Bruce Devaux coming on.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Giorgi Tetrashvili coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

44'

Penalty Goal

Gabin Kretchmann kicks the penalty.

44'

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

35'

Fabulous play by USAP has led to James Hall being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

Jamie Ritchie comes on for USAP.

33'

Jacobus van Tonder leaves the field.

33'

Trouble here as Rhodri Williams breaches the defence.

30'

Jacobus van Tonder comes on.

28'

Jamie Ritchie comes off.

28'

Conversion

Gabin Kretchmann makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Mahamadou Diaby scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Mahamadou Diaby breaches the defence.

27'

James Hall played a key part in that try.

27'

Gabin Kretchmann takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Jordan Petaia bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

19'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Ewan Rosser coming on.

17'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Cai Evans coming off.

17'

A gap opened in the defence and Fine Inisi took full advantage.

15'

Dragons RFC sub Wills Austin comes onto the field.

14'

Sam Scarfe departs for Dragons RFC.

14'

Red Card

Duncan Paia'aua (USAP) is shown the red card

14'

Conversion

Gabin Kretchmann converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by USAP results in a try for James Hall

11'

Jordan Petaia played a key part in that try.

11'

A gap opened in the defence and Alivereti Duguivalu took full advantage.

11'

We are underway as the referee Federico Vedovelli blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Perpignan v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sun 7th December 2025, 05:00am PST 
  
 Stade Aime Giral 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Federico Vedovelli

Points Flow Chart

Perpignan win +24

Time in lead

Mins in lead

86%

% Of Game In Lead

Possession Last 10 min

97%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Austin

81'

41 - 17

Aprasidze

41 - 12

76'

Le Corvec

39 - 12

75'

Penalty Try

34 - 12

70'

Carter

70'

27 - 12

Austin

63'

27 - 12

Chinarro

27 - 7

58'

O'Brien

54'

22 - 7

Westwood

54'

22 - 5

Joseph

22 - 0

49'

Half Time

Kretchmann

17 - 0

44'

Kretchmann

14 - 0

28'

Diaby

12 - 0

27'

Paia'aua

7 - 0

14'

Kretchmann

7 - 0

12'

Hall

5 - 0

11'

Start

Win Probability

Perpignan

71%

Draw

Dragons RFC

28%

Try by Wills Austin

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Attack Profile

Perpignan

Dragons RFC

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Defence Profile

Perpignan

Dragons RFC

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

66%

61%

3-6 secs

22%

28%

6+ secs

12%

11%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

68'

69'

70'

72'

80'

Perpignan

Dragons RFC

Perpignan vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Perpignan face off against Dragons RFC in Challenge Cup Round 1 on Sun 7th December 2025 at Stade Aime Giral. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

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

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Dragons RFC in 3rd and Perpignan in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Perpignan vs Dragons RFC Squads

The official squads for Perpignan 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.