Lyon

39 - 31

Full Time

Perpignan

Lyon vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Allen bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

80'

Jean-Marc Doussain takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

79'

Try

Lyon are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Francisco Gomez Kodela picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Francisco Gomez Kodela bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Tavite Veredamu is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Liam Allen bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

78'

Conversion

Jean-Marc Doussain has kicked a conversion.

77'

Try

An interception by Baptiste Couilloud allows them to race away to score.

76'

This is dangerous for the defence as Baptiste Couilloud bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

76'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Alexandre Perez getting some game time.

72'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Matteo Rodor being replaced.

72'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Chiocci getting some game time.

71'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Sacha Lotrian being replaced.

71'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Bachelier getting some game time.

71'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Xavier Chiocci being replaced.

71'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Edward Sawailau getting some game time.

70'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Nino Seguela being replaced.

70'

Lyon make a substitution with Mickael Guillard coming on.

67'

Lyon make a substitution with Romain Taofifenua coming off.

67'

Conversion

The USAP supporters go wild as Dorian Laborde successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

The kick through from USAP has allowed Nino Seguela to touch down.

66'

USAP sub Mike Tadjer comes onto the field.

62'

Victor Montgaillard departs for USAP.

62'

USAP sub Xavier Chiocci comes onto the field.

62'

Lucas Bachelier departs for USAP.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Baptiste Couilloud goes through the gap.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Liam Allen goes through the gap.

61'

USAP sub Valentin Moro comes onto the field.

60'

Alan Brazo departs for USAP.

60'

USAP sub Akato Fakatika comes onto the field.

60'

Ma'afu Fia departs for USAP.

60'

Lyon sub Feao Fotuaika comes onto the field.

60'

Sebastien Taofifenua departs for Lyon.

60'

Lyon sub Francisco Gomez Kodela comes onto the field.

60'

Demba Bamba departs for Lyon.

60'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Jean-Marc Doussain kicks the penalty goal.

60'

Yellow Card

Sacha Lotrian (USAP) is shown a yellow card

59'

Victor Moreaux comes on.

52'

Andrei Mahu comes off.

52'

Tristan Labouteley comes on.

52'

Taniela Ramasibana comes off.

52'

Liam Allen comes on.

51'

Arno Botha comes off.

51'

Yanis Charcosset comes on.

51'

Guillaume Marchand comes off.

51'

Yellow Card

Sebastien Taofifenua (Lyon) is shown a yellow card

50'

What a run here by Toby Arnold as they get over the gainline!

50'

Dorian Laborde has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

45'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Matteo Rodor from scoring that try!

44'

Matteo Rodor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Sacha Lotrian is finished off with a try.

44'

Victor Montgaillard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Penalty Goal

Dorian Laborde kicks the penalty.

43'

Fabulous play by USAP has led to Sacha Lotrian being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Thibault Regard coming on.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Kyle Godwin coming off.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Romain Taofifenua coming on.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Mickael Guillard coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Penalty Goal

Dorian Laborde kicks the penalty.

40'

USAP sub Victor Montgaillard comes onto the field.

36'

Mike Tadjer departs for USAP.

36'

Penalty Goal

Dorian Laborde has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Mickael Guillard comes on for Lyon.

32'

Romain Taofifenua leaves the field.

32'

Conversion

Jean-Marc Doussain does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Lyon ends with a try for Beka Saghinadze.

29'

Spellbinding play by Baptiste Couilloud is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Toby Arnold breaches the defence.

29'

Jean-Marc Doussain comes on.

25'

Leo Berdeu comes off.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as George Tilsley bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

25'

This is dangerous for the defence as Leo Berdeu bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

24'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Mike Tadjer getting some game time.

24'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Victor Montgaillard being replaced.

24'

Penalty Goal

Leo Berdeu adds the points for Lyon.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Arno Botha bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Kyle Godwin bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

17'

Conversion

Dorian Laborde converts the try.

16'

Try

A series of passes by USAP results in a try for Alan Brazo

15'

Spellbinding play by Dorian Laborde is finished off with a try.

15'

Lyon sub Felix Lambey comes onto the field.

14'

Killian Geraci departs for Lyon.

14'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu converts the try.

12'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Guillaume Marchand places the ball down for the try.

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Toby Arnold took full advantage.

Conversion

Leo Berdeu has kicked a conversion.

Try

The kick through from Lyon has allowed Kyle Godwin to touch down.

That's a great try assist by Baptiste Couilloud.

Penalty Goal

Dorian Laborde has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Perpignan 
  
 Round 24 
  
 Sat 6th May 2023, 08:00am PDT 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland

Points Flow Chart

Lyon win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

63%

% Of Game In Lead

15%

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Gomez Kodela

39 - 31

78'

Doussain

34 - 31

77'

Couilloud

32 - 31

76'

Laborde

67'

27 - 31

Seguela

66'

27 - 29

Doussain

27 - 24

60'

Lotrian

59'

24 - 24

Taofifenua

24 - 24

50'

Rodor

44'

24 - 24

Laborde

43'

24 - 19

Half Time

Laborde

40'

24 - 16

Laborde

36'

24 - 13

Doussain

24 - 10

31'

Saghinadze

22 - 10

29'

Berdeu

17 - 10

23'

Laborde

16'

14 - 10

Brazo

15'

14 - 8

Berdeu

14 - 3

12'

Marchand

12 - 3

10'

Berdeu

7 - 3

Godwin

5 - 3

Laborde

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Lyon

Perpignan

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Defence Profile

Lyon

Perpignan

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

41%

3-6 secs

32%

37%

6+ secs

15%

16%

Rucks Won

Lyon vs Perpignan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Perpignan in Top 14 Round 24 on Sat 6th May 2023 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:00. In South Africa it’s at 17:00 SAST, 03:00 NZST in New Zealand, 01:00 AEST in Australia and 08:00 EST in the US.

Lyon won the last encounter but Perpignan are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 10 places in the league table with Perpignan in 3rd and Lyon in 13th as such Perpignan are favourites on paper.

Lyon vs Perpignan Squads

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