Lyon

25 - 28

Full Time

Montpellier

Lyon vs Montpellier

Events

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It's all over! The referee Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy has blown their whistle to end the game.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Josiah Maraku bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

77'

Martin Meliande comes on.

76'

Ethan Dumortier comes off.

76'

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

72'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Auguste Cadot being replaced.

72'

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

69'

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

69'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Leo Coly successfully kicks the conversion.

62'

Try

A stunning solo try from Thomas Darmon

61'

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

61'

Spellbinding play by Leo Coly is finished off with a try.

61'

Adam Beard comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

57'

Billy Vunipola leaves the field.

57'

Thomas Darmon comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

55'

Arthur Vincent leaves the field.

55'

Paddy Jackson comes on for Lyon.

55'

Martin Meliande leaves the field.

55'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

55'

Enzo Forletta leaves the field.

55'

Alexis Bernadet comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

55'

Ali Price leaves the field.

55'

Antoine Deliance comes on for Lyon.

55'

Liam Allen leaves the field.

55'

Felix Lambey comes on for Lyon.

55'

Theo William leaves the field.

55'

Beka Shvangiradze comes on for Lyon.

55'

Dylan Cretin leaves the field.

55'

Esteban Gonzalez comes on for Lyon.

55'

Charlie Cassang leaves the field.

55'

Cedate Gomes Sa comes on for Lyon.

55'

Irakli Aptsiauri leaves the field.

55'

Guillaume Marchand comes on for Lyon.

55'

Camille Chat leaves the field.

55'

Thomas Moukoro comes on for Lyon.

55'

Jerome Rey leaves the field.

55'

Lyam Akrab comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

55'

Christopher Tolofua leaves the field.

55'

Leo Coly has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

54'

Try

The forward pack of Montpellier Herault Rugby will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

53'

What a run here by Tom Banks as they get over the gainline!

50'

Penalty Goal

Martin Meliande makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mohamed Haouas getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Wilfrid Hounkpatin being replaced.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Donovan Taofifenua getting some game time.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Stuart Hogg being replaced.

45'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Martin Meliande adds the two points for Lyon.

42'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Lyon as Charlie Cassang goes over.

41'

Penalty Goal

Leo Coly has kicked a penalty goal.

38'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decided to go for goal with Stuart Hogg taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

33'

Penalty Goal

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Leo Coly successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Trouble here as Ethan Dumortier breaches the defence.

28'

Sam Simmonds comes on.

27'

Antoine Deliance comes off.

27'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Leo Coly kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tom Banks getting some game time.

23'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Donovan Taofifenua being replaced.

23'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Deliance getting some game time.

21'

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

21'

Penalty Goal

Martin Meliande adds the points for Lyon.

21'

Red Card

Yacouba Camara (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown the red card

20'

Conversion

Leo Coly converts the try.

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Gabriel Ngandebe

17'

Leo Coly sets up the try.

17'

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

17'

Lyon make a substitution with Beka Shvangiradze coming on.

15'

Lyon make a substitution with Sam Simmonds coming off.

15'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Donovan Taofifenua coming on.

15'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Tom Banks coming off.

15'

Conversion

Martin Meliande converts the try.

15'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Josiah Maraku leads to a try for Lyon

13'

Spellbinding play by Ethan Dumortier is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Ethan Dumortier took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Charlie Cassang took full advantage.

13'

Martin Meliande has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

11'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Charlie Cassang leads to a try for Lyon

10'

Arno Botha played a key part in that try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Arno Botha took full advantage.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Banks took full advantage.

The defensive line has been broken as Auguste Cadot goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Montpellier 
  
 Round 26 
  
 Sat 6th June 2026, 12:05pm PDT 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +3

Time in lead

Mins in lead

60%

% Of Game In Lead

28%

66%

Possession Last 10 min

34%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Coly

62'

25 - 28

Darmon

61'

25 - 26

Tolofua

53'

25 - 21

Meliande

25 - 16

49'

Half Time

Meliande

22 - 16

42'

Cassang

20 - 16

41'

Coly

38'

15 - 16

Coly

30'

15 - 13

Coly

26'

15 - 10

Meliande

15 - 7

21'

Camara

20'

12 - 7

Coly

18'

12 - 7

Ngandebe

17'

12 - 5

Meliande

12 - 0

15'

Maraku

10 - 0

13'

Cassang

5 - 0

10'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Lyon

Montpellier

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Defence Profile

Lyon

Montpellier

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

64%

3-6 secs

33%

19%

6+ secs

17%

Rucks Won

122

Last 5 Penalties

48'

52'

56'

59'

64'

Lyon

Montpellier

Lyon vs Montpellier Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Montpellier in Top 14 Round 26 on Sat 6th June 2026 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:05. In South Africa it’s at 21:05 SAST, 07:05 NZST in New Zealand, 05:05 AEST in Australia and 12:05 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 9 places in the league table with Montpellier in 2nd and Lyon in 11th as such Montpellier are favourites on paper.

Lyon vs Montpellier Squads

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