Newcastle

18 - 26

Full Time

Stade Rochelais

Newcastle vs Stade Rochelais

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

80'

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

80'

Try

Stade Rochelais are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nolhann Couillaud picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

79'

Penalty Goal

Diego Jurd kicks the penalty.

76'

Stade Rochelais decided to go for goal with Diego Jurd taking the drop goal but their aim is not up to scratch as the ball slides to the left of the post.

75'

The penalty attempt by Diego Jurd has rebounded off the right post and back into play.

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ollie Leatherbarrow coming on.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Tom Gordon coming off.

68'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Nolhann Couillaud coming on.

68'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Thomas Berjon coming off.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Mike Rewcastle coming on.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Adam Brocklebank coming off.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Reuben Parsons coming on.

68'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Ollie Leatherbarrow coming off.

68'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Alexandre Kaddouri coming on.

68'

Stade Rochelais make a substitution with Thomas Lavault coming off.

68'

The defensive line has been broken as Sacha Elissalde goes through the gap.

66'

Penalty Goal

The touch judges raise their flags as Diego Jurd kicks the penalty goal.

62'

Stade Rochelais sub Sacha Elissalde comes onto the field.

60'

Ulupano Seuteni departs for Stade Rochelais.

60'

Stade Rochelais sub Christian Luaki comes onto the field.

60'

Louis Penverne departs for Stade Rochelais.

60'

Samson Adejimi comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

58'

George McGuigan leaves the field.

58'

Tim Cardall comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

56'

Jamie Hodgson leaves the field.

56'

Ben Healy comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

56'

Oliver Spencer leaves the field.

56'

Yellow Card

Fergus Lee-Warner (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

56'

Tolu Latu comes on for Stade Rochelais.

56'

Gabin Garault leaves the field.

56'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon adds the points for Newcastle Red Bulls.

55'

What a run here by Ollie Leatherbarrow as they get over the gainline!

53'

What a run here by Ollie Leatherbarrow as they get over the gainline!

52'

Joel Sclavi comes on.

52'

Karl Sorin comes off.

52'

James Elliott comes on.

50'

Simon Benitez Cruz comes off.

50'

Fergus Lee-Warner comes on.

50'

Freddie Clarke comes off.

50'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Aleksandre Kuntelia getting some game time.

47'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Simon Huchet being replaced.

47'

Tom Gordon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Judicael Cancoriet getting some game time.

46'

Stade Rochelais decide to make a substitution, with Watisoni Waqanisaravi being replaced.

46'

Thomas Berjon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Conversion

Brett Connon adds the two points for Newcastle Red Bulls.

43'

Try

Nobody was going to stop Murray McCallum from scoring that try!

42'

Murray McCallum makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Brett Connon played a key part in that try.

42'

Rhys Beeckmans makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Tom Gordon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

41'

Fabulous play by Stade Rochelais has led to Jules Favre being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Murray McCallum coming on.

40'

Newcastle Red Bulls make a substitution with Richard Palframan coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

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

40'

Try

Incisive passing by Newcastle Red Bulls is finished off by Elliott Obatoyinbo, as they goes over for the try.

39'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Elliott Obatoyinbo being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

That's a great try assist by Brett Connon.

39'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Ollie Leatherbarrow being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Yellow Card

Ihaia West (Stade Rochelais) is shown a yellow card

37'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Oliver Spencer being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

Fabulous play by Newcastle Red Bulls has led to Ollie Leatherbarrow being able to wriggle through a gap.

37'

There wasn't enough power on that conversion attempt by Diego Jurd as it drops short of the posts.

36'

Try

Incisive passing by Stade Rochelais is finished off by Gabin Garault, as they goes over for the try.

35'

Lucas Andjisseramatchi sets up the try.

35'

The conversion is on its way from Diego Jurd but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

30'

Try

Silky skills by Stade Rochelais ends with a try for Jules Favre.

29'

Trouble here as Jules Favre breaches the defence.

29'

Spellbinding play by Ulupano Seuteni is finished off with a try.

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Elliott Obatoyinbo bursts through to advance the Newcastle Red Bulls attack.

24'

Diego Jurd curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

23'

Try

Ihaia West gathers the kick to score the try for Stade Rochelais.

22'

That's a great try assist by Adrien Seguret.

22'

This is dangerous for the defence as Karl Sorin bursts through to advance the Stade Rochelais attack.

22'

Penalty Goal

Brett Connon makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Brett Connon goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Eoghan Cross blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Stade Rochelais 
  
 Round of 16 
  
 Sat 4th April 2026, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Eoghan Cross

Points Flow Chart

Stade Rochelais win +8

Time in lead

Mins in lead

21%

% Of Game In Lead

34%

46%

Possession Last 10 min

54%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Couillaud

79'

18 - 26

Jurd

76'

18 - 21

Jurd

62'

18 - 18

Lee-Warner

18 - 15

56'

Connon

18 - 15

55'

Connon

15 - 15

43'

McCallum

13 - 15

42'

Half Time

Obatoyinbo

8 - 15

39'

West

37'

3 - 15

Garault

35'

3 - 15

Favre

29'

3 - 10

West

22'

3 - 5

Connon

3 - 0

12'

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Stade Rochelais

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Stade Rochelais

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

64%

3-6 secs

22%

6+ secs

13%

14%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

56'

58'

61'

69'

74'

Newcastle

Stade Rochelais

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Stade Rochelais Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Stade Rochelais in Challenge Cup Round of 16 on Sat 4th April 2026 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Stade Rochelais won the last encounter but Stade Rochelais are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Stade Rochelais Squads

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