Stade Francais

31 - 36

Full Time

Dragons RFC

Dragons RFC vs Stade Francais

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien converts the try.

80'

Try

Dragons RFC are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Wyn Jones picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Harrison Keddie bursts through to advance the Dragons RFC attack.

78'

Huw Anderson comes on.

76'

Fine Inisi comes off.

76'

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

75'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Tani Vili getting some game time.

70'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Thibaut Motassi being replaced.

70'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Owain James getting some game time.

70'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Chris Coleman being replaced.

70'

Angus O'Brien curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

70'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Elliot Dee places the ball down for the try.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Chris Coleman goes through the gap.

66'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Morgan Lloyd coming on.

65'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Niall Armstrong coming off.

65'

Conversion

The Stade Francais Paris supporters go wild as Zack Henry successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Samuel Ezeala

61'

Spellbinding play by Zack Henry is finished off with a try.

61'

Romain Briatte comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

59'

Ryan Chapuis leaves the field.

59'

Paul Alo-Emile comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

59'

Yanis Lux leaves the field.

59'

Fetuli Paea comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

David Richards leaves the field.

57'

Thibaut Motassi comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

57'

Paul Abadie leaves the field.

57'

Zack Henry comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

57'

Louis Foursans-Bourdette leaves the field.

57'

Wyn Jones comes on for Dragons RFC.

57'

Rodrigo Martinez leaves the field.

57'

Thierry Paiva comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

57'

Jack Iscaro leaves the field.

57'

Alvaro Garcia comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

57'

Lucas Peyresblanques leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Chris Coleman from scoring as they record the try for Dragons RFC.

56'

Niall Armstrong played a key part in that try.

56'

Pierre Huguet comes on.

54'

Pierre-Henri Azagoh comes off.

54'

Elliot Dee comes on.

52'

Brodie Coghlan comes off.

52'

Penalty Goal

Louis Foursans-Bourdette does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

52'

Harrison Keddie comes on.

50'

Thomas Young comes off.

50'

Conversion

Louis Foursans-Bourdette adds the two points for Stade Francais Paris.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Yoan Tanga from scoring that try!

43'

Yoan Tanga makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Louis Foursans-Bourdette played a key part in that try.

43'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rodrigo Martinez coming on.

41'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Wyn Jones coming off.

41'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Wyn Jones coming on.

40'

Dragons RFC make a substitution with Rodrigo Martinez coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Louis Foursans-Bourdette adds the two points for Stade Francais Paris.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Stade Francais Paris is finished off by Samuel Ezeala, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Stade Francais Paris has led to Samuel Ezeala being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Louis Foursans-Bourdette played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Louis Foursans-Bourdette does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Stade Francais Paris is finished off by Samuel Ezeala, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Stade Francais Paris has led to Samuel Ezeala being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Mathis Ibo.

37'

Fabulous play by Stade Francais Paris has led to Samuel Ezeala being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Seb Davies getting some game time.

23'

Dragons RFC decide to make a substitution, with Levi Douglas being replaced.

23'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

20'

Try

Dragons RFC are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Brodie Coghlan picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

19'

Conversion

Angus O'Brien has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Dragons RFC leads to a try for Angus O'Brien

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

Tinus de Beer played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Rodrigo Martinez goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Young goes through the gap.

Penalty Goal

Angus O'Brien has kicked a penalty goal.

The defensive line has been broken as Lester Etien goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Morne Ferreira blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Stade Francais v Dragons RFC 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sun 5th April 2026, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Jean Bouin 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Morne Ferreira

Points Flow Chart

Dragons RFC win +5

Time in lead

Mins in lead

39%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

35%

Possession Last 10 min

65%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

O'Brien

80'

31 - 36

Jones

79'

31 - 34

Dee

69'

31 - 29

Henry

31 - 24

62'

Ezeala

29 - 24

61'

O'Brien

57'

24 - 24

Coleman

56'

24 - 22

Foursans-Bourdette

24 - 17

52'

Foursans-Bourdette

21 - 17

44'

Tanga

19 - 17

43'

Half Time

Foursans-Bourdette

14 - 17

42'

Ezeala

12 - 17

41'

Foursans-Bourdette

7 - 17

38'

Ezeala

5 - 17

37'

O'Brien

20'

0 - 17

Coghlan

19'

0 - 15

O'Brien

0 - 10

O'Brien

0 - 8

O'Brien

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Stade Francais

Dragons RFC

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Defence Profile

Stade Francais

Dragons RFC

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

57%

3-6 secs

25%

24%

6+ secs

19%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

66'

67'

73'

74'

Stade Francais

Dragons RFC

Stade Francais vs Dragons RFC Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Stade Francais face off against Dragons RFC in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sun 5th April 2026 at Stade Jean Bouin. 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 on Flo Rugby in the US.

Dragons RFC won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for 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 2nd and Stade Francais in 3rd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Stade Francais vs Dragons RFC Squads

The official squads for Stade Francais 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.