Montpellier

44 - 7

Full Time

Stade Francais

Montpellier vs Stade Francais

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

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

80'

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

80'

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Billy Vunipola picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

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

79'

Yoan Tanga comes on.

78'

Sekou Macalou comes off.

78'

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

77'

Giorgi Melikidze comes on.

76'

Paul Alo-Emile comes off.

76'

Lennox Anyanwu comes on.

75'

Mael Moustin comes off.

75'

Billy Vunipola comes on.

75'

Bastien Chalureau comes off.

75'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Tyler Duguid getting some game time.

73'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Florian Verhaeghe being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Gabriel Ngandebe took full advantage.

73'

Conversion

The Stade Francais Paris supporters go wild as Leo Barre successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Stade Francais Paris are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mathieu Hirigoyen touching down.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Mathieu Hirigoyen goes through the gap.

66'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Arthur Vincent comes onto the field.

63'

Lennox Anyanwu departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

63'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Adam Beard comes onto the field.

61'

Tyler Duguid departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Leo Coly comes onto the field.

61'

Ali Price departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

61'

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

60'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Alexander Masibaka comes onto the field.

60'

Billy Vunipola departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

60'

Stade Francais Paris sub Romain Briatte comes onto the field.

60'

Tanginoa Halaifonua departs for Stade Francais Paris.

60'

Baptiste Erdocio comes on for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

59'

Enzo Forletta leaves the field.

59'

Joe Marchant comes on for Stade Francais Paris.

59'

Louis Carbonel leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Domingo Miotti kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

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

58'

What a run here by Ali Price as they get over the gainline!

58'

What a run here by Gabriel Ngandebe as they get over the gainline!

56'

What a run here by Lennox Anyanwu as they get over the gainline!

53'

Christopher Tolofua comes on.

51'

Jordan Uelese comes off.

51'

Gabriel Ngandebe comes on.

51'

Stuart Hogg comes off.

51'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Domingo Miotti kicks the conversion.

51'

Try

Stuart Hogg scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

50'

What a run here by Stuart Hogg as they get over the gainline!

50'

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'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Sekou Macalou getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Romain Briatte being replaced.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Peniasi Dakuwaqa getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Joe Marchant being replaced.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Thibaut Motassi getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Tawera Kerr-Barlow being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti adds the two points for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

45'

Try

A clever kick there by Montpellier Herault Rugby allows Mael Moustin to collect the ball and touch down for the try.

44'

Mael Moustin makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

Spellbinding play by Stuart Hogg is finished off with a try.

44'

Samuel Ezeala makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Penalty Goal

Domingo Miotti kicks the penalty.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Stade Francais Paris sub Pierre-Henri Azagoh comes onto the field.

35'

Baptiste Pesenti departs for Stade Francais Paris.

35'

Stade Francais Paris sub Mathieu Hirigoyen comes onto the field.

35'

Yoan Tanga departs for Stade Francais Paris.

35'

Stade Francais Paris sub Paul Alo-Emile comes onto the field.

35'

Giorgi Melikidze departs for Stade Francais Paris.

35'

Stade Francais Paris sub Alvaro Garcia comes onto the field.

35'

Lucas Peyresblanques departs for Stade Francais Paris.

35'

Stade Francais Paris sub Sergo Abramishvili comes onto the field.

35'

Moses Alo-Emile departs for Stade Francais Paris.

35'

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

31'

Try

Silky skills by Montpellier Herault Rugby ends with a try for Auguste Cadot.

30'

Trouble here as Auguste Cadot breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Stuart Hogg is finished off with a try.

30'

Conversion

Domingo Miotti makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Montpellier Herault Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Lennox Anyanwu picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

23'

Penalty Goal

Domingo Miotti does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Leo Barre took full advantage.

11'

We are underway as the referee Nika Amashukeli blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v Stade Francais 
  
 Round 16 
  
 Sat 31st January 2026, 05:30am PST 
  
 Septeo Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Nika Amashukeli

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +37

Time in lead

Mins in lead

80%

% Of Game In Lead

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vunipola

44 - 7

79'

Barre

66'

39 - 7

Hirigoyen

66'

39 - 5

Miotti

39 - 0

59'

Price

37 - 0

58'

Miotti

32 - 0

51'

Hogg

30 - 0

50'

Miotti

25 - 0

45'

Moustin

23 - 0

44'

Miotti

18 - 0

42'

Half Time

Cadot

15 - 0

30'

Miotti

10 - 0

24'

Anyanwu

8 - 0

23'

Miotti

3 - 0

18'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.4

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

Stade Francais

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

Stade Francais

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

67%

63%

3-6 secs

16%

28%

6+ secs

18%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

65'

68'

71'

74'

78'

Montpellier

Stade Francais

Montpellier vs Stade Francais Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against Stade Francais in Top 14 Round 16 on Sat 31st January 2026 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:30. In South Africa it’s at 15:30 SAST, 02:30 NZST in New Zealand, 00:30 AEST in Australia and 05:30 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 2 places in the league table with Stade Francais in 3rd and Montpellier in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Montpellier vs Stade Francais Squads

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