Montpellier

35 - 13

Full Time

Lyon

Lyon vs Montpellier

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Arthur Vincent getting some game time.

73'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Justo Piccardo being replaced.

73'

Thomas Vincent curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

73'

Try

What a kick! Melvyn Rates takes full advantage to score for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Melvyn Rates took full advantage.

72'

Thomas Vincent played a key part in that try.

72'

Charlie Cassang curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

69'

Try

A series of passes by Lyon results in a try for Monty Ioane

68'

That's a great try assist by Jiuta Wainiqolo.

68'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Billy Vunipola coming on.

67'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Lenni Nouchi coming off.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabin Lorre took full advantage.

67'

Leo Berdeu curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

62'

Try

Great hands by Lyon leads to a try for Jiuta Wainiqolo

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Jiuta Wainiqolo goes through the gap.

62'

Spellbinding play by Monty Ioane is finished off with a try.

62'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Melvyn Rates comes onto the field.

61'

Gabriel Ngandebe departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Thomas Vincent comes onto the field.

61'

Domingo Miotti departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Thomas Darmon comes onto the field.

61'

Arthur Vincent departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Domingo Miotti hits the right post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Madosh Tambwe to score the try.

58'

Domingo Miotti played a key part in that try.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Domingo Miotti goes through the gap.

58'

The defensive line has been broken as Alexander Masibaka goes through the gap.

58'

Theo William comes on for Lyon.

56'

Dylan Cretin leaves the field.

56'

Mathis Sarragallet comes on.

54'

Guillaume Marchand comes off.

54'

Hamza Kaabeche comes on.

54'

Jerome Rey comes off.

54'

Charlie Cassang comes on.

54'

Esteban Gonzalez comes off.

54'

Alexander Masibaka comes on.

54'

Billy Vunipola comes off.

54'

Mohamed Haouas comes on.

54'

Luka Japaridze comes off.

54'

Christopher Tolofua comes on.

54'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

54'

Enzo Forletta comes on.

54'

Baptiste Erdocio comes off.

54'

What a run here by Esteban Gonzalez as they get over the gainline!

51'

Marco Tauleigne comes on.

50'

Adam Beard comes off.

50'

Killian Geraci comes on.

50'

Mickael Guillard comes off.

50'

Yellow Card

Justo Piccardo (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card

48'

Madosh Tambwe makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Arno Botha getting some game time.

45'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Theo William being replaced.

45'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Beka Saginadze getting some game time.

45'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Beka Shvangiradze being replaced.

45'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Ave Jonathan Maalo getting some game time.

45'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Irakli Aptsiauri being replaced.

45'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Domingo Miotti will have to re-adjust the radar.

44'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Jordan Uelese from scoring that try!

43'

Jordan Uelese makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Billy Vunipola played a key part in that try.

43'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

39'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Domingo Miotti kicks the penalty goal.

27'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Gabin Lorre getting some game time.

21'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Vincent Rattez being replaced.

21'

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Justo Piccardo picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

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

21'

Penalty Goal

Leo Berdeu does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

Penalty Goal

Domingo Miotti does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

16'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti has kicked a conversion.

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Lenni Nouchi touching down.

Alexis Bernadet sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Vivien Praderie blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Lyon 
  
 Round 7 
  
 Sat 18th October 2025, 07:35am PDT 
  
 Septeo Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Vivien Praderie

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +22

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Rates

35 - 13

72'

Ioane

68'

30 - 13

Wainiqolo

62'

30 - 8

Tambwe

30 - 3

58'

Piccardo

25 - 3

48'

Uelese

25 - 3

43'

Half Time

Miotti

20 - 3

27'

Miotti

17 - 3

22'

Piccardo

15 - 3

21'

Berdeu

18'

10 - 3

Miotti

10 - 0

16'

Miotti

7 - 0

Nouchi

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Lyon

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Lyon

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

50%

3-6 secs

24%

41%

6+ secs

14%

Rucks Won

103

Last 5 Penalties

63'

64'

75'

76'

Montpellier

Lyon

Montpellier vs Lyon Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Lyon in Top 14 Round 7 on Sat 18th October 2025 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:35 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 16:35 SAST, 03:35 NZST in New Zealand, 01:35 AEST in Australia and 07:35 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 8 places in the league table with Lyon in 3rd and Montpellier in 11th as such Lyon are favourites on paper.

Montpellier vs Lyon Squads

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