Montpellier

53 - 13

Full Time

Perpignan

Montpellier vs Perpignan

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Duncan Paia'aua bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

79'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ricky Riccitelli places the ball down for the try.

74'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent has kicked a conversion.

72'

Try

What a kick! Gabriel Ngandebe takes full advantage to score for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

71'

That's a great try assist by Ali Price.

71'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Auguste Cadot coming on.

68'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Arthur Vincent coming off.

68'

Conversion

The Montpellier Herault Rugby supporters go wild as Thomas Vincent successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Ricky Riccitelli places the ball down for the try.

67'

Yellow Card

Lucas Velarte (USAP) is shown a yellow card

66'

USAP make a substitution with Max Hicks coming on.

65'

USAP make a substitution with Matteo Le Corvec coming off.

65'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Tyler Duguid coming on.

65'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Yacouba Camara coming off.

65'

USAP make a substitution with Lucas Velarte coming on.

65'

USAP make a substitution with Joaquin Oviedo coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Melvyn Rates goes through the gap.

63'

USAP sub Tavite Veredamu comes onto the field.

61'

Theo Forner departs for USAP.

61'

Jonny Gray comes on for USAP.

59'

Posolo Tuilagi leaves the field.

59'

Thomas Vincent comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

59'

Domingo Miotti leaves the field.

59'

Mathys Lotrian comes on for USAP.

59'

Ignacio Ruiz leaves the field.

59'

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

58'

Try

A penetrating move by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Justo Piccardo.

57'

Melvyn Rates played a key part in that try.

57'

What a run here by Melvyn Rates as they get over the gainline!

57'

What a run here by Valentin Welsch as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Theo Forner as they get over the gainline!

55'

Billy Vunipola comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

55'

Alexander Masibaka leaves the field.

55'

Domingo Miotti has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Ali Price from scoring as they record the try for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

54'

Akato Fakatika comes on.

53'

Pietro Ceccarelli comes off.

53'

Giorgi Tetrashvili comes on.

53'

Giorgi Beria comes off.

53'

Tommaso Allan comes on.

52'

Antoine Aucagne comes off.

52'

Valentin Welsch comes on.

51'

Enzo Forletta comes off.

51'

Ricky Riccitelli comes on.

51'

Lyam Akrab comes off.

51'

Mohamed Haouas comes on.

51'

Wilfrid Hounkpatin comes off.

51'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Ali Price getting some game time.

47'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alexis Bernadet being replaced.

47'

Conversion

Antoine Aucagne adds the two points for USAP.

46'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Pietro Ceccarelli dots the ball down from close range.

45'

Posolo Tuilagi makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Montpellier Herault Rugby go for goal with Domingo Miotti taking the conversion but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

44'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Melvyn Rates dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Bastien Chalureau played a key part in that try.

43'

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

41'

USAP make a substitution with Matteo Le Corvec coming on.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Max Hicks coming off.

40'

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.

38'

USAP sub Max Hicks comes onto the field.

38'

Matteo Le Corvec departs for USAP.

38'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

Incisive passing by Montpellier Herault Rugby is finished off by Jon Echegaray, as they goes over for the try.

34'

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

34'

Domingo Miotti sets up the try.

34'

Domingo Miotti takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

28'

Try

Silky skills by Montpellier Herault Rugby ends with a try for Melvyn Rates.

27'

Jon Echegaray played a key part in that try.

27'

Trouble here as Jon Echegaray breaches the defence.

27'

Penalty Goal

Antoine Aucagne adds the points for USAP.

24'

Domingo Miotti has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Montpellier Herault Rugby results in a try for Melvyn Rates

13'

Spellbinding play by Domingo Miotti is finished off with a try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Theo Forner took full advantage.

Penalty Goal

Antoine Aucagne kicks the penalty.

The defensive line has been broken as Melvyn Rates goes through the gap.

Antoine Aucagne steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

We are underway as the referee Adam Leal blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Perpignan 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 4th April 2026, 04:30am PDT 
  
 Septeo Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Adam Leal

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +40

Time in lead

Mins in lead

81%

% Of Game In Lead

11%

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vincent

53 - 13

75'

Riccitelli

51 - 13

74'

Vincent

46 - 13

72'

Ngandebe

44 - 13

71'

Vincent

39 - 13

68'

Riccitelli

37 - 13

67'

Velarte

66'

32 - 13

Piccardo

32 - 13

57'

Price

27 - 13

54'

Aucagne

46'

22 - 13

Ceccarelli

45'

22 - 11

Rates

22 - 6

43'

Half Time

Miotti

17 - 6

35'

Echegaray

15 - 6

34'

Rates

10 - 6

27'

Aucagne

24'

5 - 6

Rates

5 - 3

13'

Aucagne

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.4

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Perpignan

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Perpignan

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

63%

53%

3-6 secs

25%

32%

6+ secs

12%

16%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

66'

69'

73'

76'

77'

Montpellier

Perpignan

Montpellier vs Perpignan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Perpignan in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sat 4th April 2026 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 12:30. In South Africa it’s at 13:30 SAST, 00:30 NZST in New Zealand, 22:30 AEST in Australia and 04:30 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 just 3 places in the league table with Perpignan in 1st and Montpellier in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs Perpignan Squads

The official squads for Montpellier 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.