Lyon

14 - 23

Full Time

Newcastle

Lyon vs Newcastle

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

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

76'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Oliver Spencer

75'

Ollie Fletcher played a key part in that try.

75'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ollie Fletcher bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

75'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Finn Baker getting some game time.

71'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Usher being replaced.

71'

Brett Connon curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

Tom Christie scores the try from close range.

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Cameron Neild coming on.

69'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Amanaki Lelei Mafi coming off.

69'

The defensive line has been broken as Thibaut Regard goes through the gap.

61'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Cammy Hutchison comes onto the field.

60'

Ethan Grayson departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

60'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Ollie Fletcher comes onto the field.

60'

George McGuigan departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

60'

Charlie Cassang comes on for Lyon.

59'

Arthur Mathiron leaves the field.

59'

Ave Jonathan Maalo comes on for Lyon.

58'

Cedate Gomes Sa leaves the field.

58'

Yellow Card

Amanaki Lelei Mafi (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

58'

Bartholome Sanson comes on for Lyon.

57'

Killian Geraci leaves the field.

57'

Alfred Parisien comes on for Lyon.

57'

Paddy Jackson leaves the field.

57'

Maxime Gouzou comes on.

54'

Lilian Baret comes off.

54'

Iosefo Masi comes on.

53'

Josiah Maraku comes off.

53'

Jerome Rey comes on.

52'

Thomas Moukoro comes off.

52'

Guillaume Marchand comes on.

52'

Mathis Sarragallet comes off.

52'

Stefan Coetzee comes on.

51'

Harrison Obatoyinbo comes off.

51'

Simon Benitez Cruz comes on.

50'

Sam Stuart comes off.

50'

Harrison Obatoyinbo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Conversion

Paddy Jackson adds the two points for Lyon.

44'

Try

Slick passing by Lyon leads to a try for Beka Shvangiradze.

44'

Beka Shvangiradze makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Arthur Mathiron is finished off with a try.

44'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon has kicked a penalty goal.

39'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to George McGuigan being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Trouble here as Alex Hearle breaches the defence.

30'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Brett Connon kicks the penalty goal.

26'

Conversion

Paddy Jackson converts the try.

15'

Try

What a kick! Arthur Mathiron takes full advantage to score for Lyon.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Arthur Mathiron took full advantage.

14'

Spellbinding play by Paddy Jackson is finished off with a try.

14'

Conversion

Brett Connon has kicked a conversion.

Try

Newcastle Red Bulls are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Harrison Obatoyinbo touching down.

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

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Newcastle 
  
 Round 1 
  
 Sat 6th December 2025, 11:30am CST 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Morne Ferreira

Points Flow Chart

Newcastle win +9

Time in lead

Mins in lead

32%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

74%

Possession Last 10 min

26%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Spencer

75'

14 - 23

Christie

70'

14 - 18

Lelei Mafi

58'

14 - 13

Jackson

14 - 13

44'

Shvangiradze

12 - 13

44'

Half Time

Connon

39'

7 - 13

Connon

26'

7 - 10

Jackson

7 - 7

15'

Mathiron

5 - 7

14'

Connon

0 - 7

Obatoyinbo

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Lyon

83%

Draw

Newcastle

16%

Ruck-Won by Bartholome Sanson

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Lyon

Newcastle

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Defence Profile

Lyon

Newcastle

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

54%

3-6 secs

29%

24%

6+ secs

22%

Rucks Won

103

Last 5 Penalties

53'

54'

58'

68'

74'

Lyon

Newcastle

Lyon vs Newcastle Red Bulls Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Newcastle Red Bulls in Challenge Cup Round 1 on Sat 6th December 2025 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 06:30 NZST in New Zealand, 04:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Newcastle Red Bulls won the last encounter but Newcastle Red Bulls are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Newcastle Red Bulls in 2nd and Lyon in 6th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Lyon vs Newcastle Red Bulls Squads

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