Montpellier

59 - 7

Full Time

US Montauban

Montpellier vs US Montauban

Events

Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Yvan Reilhac bursts through to advance the US Montauban attack.

80'

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

75'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alexis Bernadet getting some game time.

74'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Justo Piccardo being replaced.

74'

US Montauban decide to make a substitution, with Merlin Leflamand getting some game time.

73'

US Montauban decide to make a substitution, with Jean Seux being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Justo Piccardo scores the try from close range.

73'

Mohamed Haouas played a key part in that try.

72'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Uelese getting some game time.

72'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Yacouba Camara being replaced.

72'

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

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Jean Seux took full advantage.

69'

Conversion

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

65'

Try

Great hands by Montpellier Herault Rugby leads to a try for Arthur Vincent

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Arthur Vincent goes through the gap.

64'

Jon Echegaray sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Gabriel Ngandebe goes through the gap.

64'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Ali Price comes onto the field.

64'

Alexis Bernadet departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

64'

US Montauban sub Nugzar Somkhishvili comes onto the field.

61'

Thomas Bue departs for US Montauban.

61'

US Montauban sub Luka Azariashvili comes onto the field.

61'

Sione Mafile'o departs for US Montauban.

61'

US Montauban sub Jean Penetro comes onto the field.

61'

Mael Castel departs for US Montauban.

61'

Montpellier Herault Rugby sub Karl Martin comes onto the field.

60'

Mael Moustin departs for Montpellier Herault Rugby.

60'

Conversion

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

60'

Try

A stunning solo try from Lyam Akrab

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Lyam Akrab goes through the gap.

59'

Alexis Bernadet played a key part in that try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Justo Piccardo goes through the gap.

59'

Clement Bitz comes on for US Montauban.

55'

Sikhumbuzo Notshe leaves the field.

55'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Thomas Vincent kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Mael Moustin to score the try.

53'

That's a great try assist by Thomas Vincent.

53'

Yellow Card

Lewis Bean (US Montauban) is shown a yellow card

51'

Lewis Bean comes on.

50'

Noa Kanika comes off.

50'

Nafi Ma'afu comes on.

50'

Tyrone Vi'iga comes off.

50'

Baptiste Mouchous comes on.

50'

Merlin Leflamand comes off.

50'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Alexander Masibaka getting some game time.

49'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Marco Tauleigne being replaced.

49'

Conversion

Merlin Leflamand adds the two points for US Montauban.

48'

Try

Slick passing by US Montauban leads to a try for Asaeli Pacolo Gade.

47'

Spellbinding play by Jean Seux is finished off with a try.

47'

US Montauban decide to make a substitution, with Jeremie Maurouard getting some game time.

46'

US Montauban decide to make a substitution, with Vakhtang Jintcharadze being replaced.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Mohamed Haouas getting some game time.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Christopher Tolofua being replaced.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Lyam Akrab getting some game time.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Jordan Uelese being replaced.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Valentin Welsch getting some game time.

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby decide to make a substitution, with Enzo Forletta being replaced.

46'

Yellow Card

Billy Vunipola (Montpellier Herault Rugby) is shown a yellow card

46'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Marco Tauleigne coming on.

44'

Montpellier Herault Rugby make a substitution with Florian Verhaeghe coming off.

44'

Montpellier Herault Rugby go for goal with Thomas Vincent 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 Adam Beard dots the ball down from close range.

43'

Alexis Bernadet played a key part in that try.

43'

Justo Piccardo makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

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

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

43'

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

39'

Conversion

Thomas Vincent does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Justo Piccardo as they score the try.

34'

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

34'

Alexis Bernadet sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Jon Echegaray breaches the defence.

32'

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

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Sikhumbuzo Notshe bursts through to advance the US Montauban attack.

21'

The referee has had enough, awarding the penalty try to Montpellier Herault Rugby.

17'

Yellow Card

Noa Kanika (US Montauban) is shown a yellow card

16'

Thomas Vincent has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

14'

Try

Justo Piccardo scores an interception try.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Justo Piccardo took full advantage.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Mael Moustin took full advantage.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as JT Jackson goes through the gap.

Conversion

Thomas Vincent has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Justo Piccardo

The defensive line has been broken as Justo Piccardo goes through the gap.

Alexis Bernadet sets up the try.

We are underway as the referee Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Montpellier v US Montauban 
  
 Round 23 
  
 Sat 9th May 2026, 07:35am PDT 
  
 Septeo Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy

Points Flow Chart

Montpellier win +52

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

58%

Possession Last 10 min

42%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Vincent

59 - 7

73'

Piccardo

57 - 7

73'

Vincent

52 - 7

65'

Vincent

50 - 7

64'

Vincent

45 - 7

60'

Akrab

43 - 7

59'

Vincent

38 - 7

54'

Moustin

36 - 7

53'

Bean

51'

31 - 7

Leflamand

48'

31 - 7

Gade

47'

31 - 5

Vunipola

31 - 0

46'

Beard

31 - 0

43'

Half Time

Vincent

26 - 0

35'

Piccardo

24 - 0

34'

Penalty Try

19 - 0

17'

Kanika

16'

12 - 0

Piccardo

12 - 0

13'

Vincent

7 - 0

Piccardo

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.5

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

Montpellier

US Montauban

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Defence Profile

Montpellier

US Montauban

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

73%

63%

3-6 secs

16%

27%

6+ secs

11%

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

49'

51'

66'

68'

71'

Montpellier

US Montauban

Montpellier vs US Montauban Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Montpellier face off against US Montauban in Top 14 Round 23 on Sat 9th May 2026 at Septeo Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:35. In South Africa it’s at 16:35 SAST, 02:35 NZST in New Zealand, 00:35 AEST in Australia and 07:35 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 12 places in the league table with US Montauban in 2nd and Montpellier in 14th as such US Montauban are favourites on paper.

Montpellier vs US Montauban Squads

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