Lyon

34 - 21

Full Time

Sharks

Lyon vs Sharks

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

80'

Conversion

Jean Smith converts the try.

80'

Try

Tinotenda Mavesere goes on their own for a try.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tinotenda Mavesere bursts through to advance the Sharks attack.

79'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Tiaan Fourie getting some game time.

70'

Sharks decide to make a substitution, with Yaw Penxe being replaced.

70'

Conversion

The Sharks supporters go wild as Jean Smith successfully kicks the conversion.

69'

Try

Corne Rahl scores the try from close range.

69'

That's a great try assist by Bradley Davids.

69'

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

68'

Sharks make a substitution with Jean Smith coming on.

67'

Sharks make a substitution with Hakeem Kunene coming off.

67'

Conversion

The Lyon supporters go wild as Martin Meliande successfully kicks the conversion.

67'

Try

A series of passes by Lyon results in a try for Vincent Rattez

67'

Alfred Parisien sets up the try.

66'

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

66'

Sharks sub Mawande Mdanda comes onto the field.

64'

Ruan Dreyer departs for Sharks.

64'

Lyon sub Alfred Parisien comes onto the field.

63'

Theo Millet departs for Lyon.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Yaw Penxe goes through the gap.

62'

Sharks sub Bathobele Hlekani comes onto the field.

62'

Jannes Potgieter departs for Sharks.

62'

Jurenzo Julius comes on for Sharks.

59'

Andre Esterhuizen leaves the field.

59'

Ethan Bester comes on for Sharks.

57'

Fez Mbatha leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Arno Botha as they get over the gainline!

56'

Jerome Rey comes on for Lyon.

56'

Hamza Kaabeche leaves the field.

56'

Valentin Simutoga comes on for Lyon.

56'

Irakli Aptsiauri leaves the field.

56'

Maxime Gouzou comes on for Lyon.

56'

Liam Allen leaves the field.

56'

Killian Geraci comes on for Lyon.

56'

Mickael Guillard leaves the field.

56'

Dian Bleuler comes on for Sharks.

55'

Ntuthuko Mchunu leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Camille Chat as they get over the gainline!

53'

Camille Chat comes on.

51'

Yanis Charcosset comes off.

51'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Martin Meliande getting some game time.

48'

Lyon decide to make a substitution, with Leo Berdeu being replaced.

48'

Fabulous play by Sharks has led to Ntuthuko Mchunu being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Charlie Cassang coming on.

40'

Lyon make a substitution with Baptiste Couilloud coming off.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Emile van Heerden coming on.

40'

Sharks make a substitution with Gerbrandt Grobler coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Lyon go for goal with Leo Berdeu taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

38'

Try

Incisive passing by Lyon is finished off by Josiah Maraku, as they goes over for the try.

37'

Fabulous play by Lyon has led to Josiah Maraku being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

That's a great try assist by Theo Millet.

37'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Yanis Charcosset scores from close range.

27'

Trouble here as Siya Masuku breaches the defence.

25'

Conversion

Leo Berdeu makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

21'

Try

Theo William goes on their own for a try.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Theo William bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

20'

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

18'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Lyon is finished off by Alexandre Tchaptchet

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alexandre Tchaptchet bursts through to advance the Lyon attack.

17'

Vincent Rattez sets up the try.

16'

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

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Vincent Rattez took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Leo Berdeu kicks the penalty.

Conversion

Siya Masuku has kicked a conversion.

Try

The Sharks pack has powered over for Fez Mbatha to score the try.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Lyon v Sharks 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sun 6th April 2025, 09:30am PDT 
  
 Matmut Stadium de Gerland 
  
 Federico Vedovelli

Points Flow Chart

Lyon win +13

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

16%

42%

Possession Last 10 min

58%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Smith

80'

34 - 21

Mavesere

79'

34 - 19

Smith

69'

34 - 14

Rahl

69'

34 - 12

Meliande

34 - 7

67'

Rattez

32 - 7

67'

Half Time

Maraku

27 - 7

37'

Berdeu

22 - 7

28'

Charcosset

20 - 7

27'

Berdeu

15 - 7

21'

William

13 - 7

20'

Tchaptchet

8 - 7

17'

Berdeu

3 - 7

Masuku

0 - 7

Mbatha

0 - 5

Start

Win Probability

Lyon

82%

Draw

Sharks

17%

Ruck-Won by Ethan Bester

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Lyon

Sharks

More Less

Defence Profile

Lyon

Sharks

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

53%

67%

3-6 secs

29%

21%

6+ secs

19%

13%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

52'

55'

70'

73'

78'

Lyon

Sharks

Lyon vs Sharks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Lyon face off against Sharks in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sun 6th April 2025 at Matmut Stadium de Gerland. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 17:30 and is broadcast on . In South Africa it’s at 18:30 SAST on SuperSport, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 09:30 EST in the US.

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

Lyon vs Sharks Squads

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