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Late tries from Tom Christie and Oli Spencer gave Newcastle a 23-14 victory over Lyon in the European Challenge Cup.
Lyon face off against Stade Rochelais in Top 14 Round 8 on Sat 25th October 2025 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 14:30 SAST, 01:30 NZST in New Zealand, 23:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Stade Rochelais won the last encounter but Stade Rochelais are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Stade Rochelais in 10th and Lyon in 12th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Lyon vs Stade Rochelais will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Nobody could stop that maul! Quentin Lespiaucq places the ball down for the try.
Nolann Le Garrec makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Nolann Le Garrec does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Incisive passing by Stade Rochelais is finished off by Paul Boudehent, as they goes over for the try.
Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Thomas Moukoro scores from close range.
Alexandre Kaddouri (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card
Nolann Le Garrec makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Stade Rochelais are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Paul Boudehent picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Ethan Dumortier (Lyon) is shown a yellow card
Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Lyon are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Jiuta Wainiqolo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Nolann Le Garrec converts the try.
What a kick! Davit Niniashvili takes full advantage to score for Stade Rochelais.
Nolann Le Garrec has kicked a conversion.
Stade Rochelais are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Ihaia West touching down.
A stunning solo try from Jiuta Wainiqolo