Newcastle

26 - 19

Full Time

Perpignan

Newcastle vs Perpignan

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Commentary

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Dubois bursts through to advance the USAP attack.

76'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Nathan Greenwood getting some game time.

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Sammy Arnold being replaced.

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Ollie Fletcher getting some game time.

70'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with George McGuigan being replaced.

70'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Gabin Kretchmann getting some game time.

70'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Maxim Granell being replaced.

70'

A gap opened in the defence and Christian Wade took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

The USAP supporters go wild as Hugo Reus successfully kicks the conversion.

65'

Try

Great hands by USAP leads to a try for Maxim Granell

64'

Gela Aprasidze sets up the try.

64'

The defensive line has been broken as Job Poulet goes through the gap.

64'

Newcastle Red Bulls sub Cameron Neild comes onto the field.

62'

Sebastian de Chaves departs for Newcastle Red Bulls.

62'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Ethan Grayson kicks the conversion.

58'

Try

The forward pack of Newcastle Red Bulls will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

58'

Cammy Hutchison comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

57'

Oliver Spencer leaves the field.

57'

Yellow Card

Jordan Petaia (USAP) is shown a yellow card

57'

Mathys Lotrian comes on for USAP.

55'

Victor Montgaillard leaves the field.

55'

Nemo Roelofse comes on for USAP.

55'

Pietro Ceccarelli leaves the field.

55'

Luan de Bruin comes on for Newcastle Red Bulls.

55'

Richard Palframan leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Elliott Obatoyinbo as they get over the gainline!

54'

Gela Aprasidze comes on.

51'

Tom Ecochard comes off.

51'

Sammy Arnold makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

48'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Lorencio Boyer Gallardo getting some game time.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Bruce Devaux being replaced.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Andro Dvali getting some game time.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Peceli Yato being replaced.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Posolo Tuilagi getting some game time.

47'

USAP decide to make a substitution, with Adrien Warion being replaced.

47'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Finn Baker getting some game time.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Tim Cardall being replaced.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Adam Brocklebank getting some game time.

46'

Newcastle Red Bulls decide to make a substitution, with Murray McCallum being replaced.

46'

Ethan Grayson has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

45'

Try

Slick passing by Newcastle Red Bulls leads to a try for Elliott Obatoyinbo.

44'

Spellbinding play by Alex Hearle is finished off with a try.

44'

Oliver Spencer makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

USAP make a substitution with Mathieu Tanguy coming on.

40'

USAP make a substitution with Lucas Velarte coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Hugo Reus does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

33'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Maxim Granell scores from close range.

32'

Trouble here as Maxim Granell breaches the defence.

32'

Tom Ecochard sets up the try.

32'

Yellow Card

Ethan Grayson (Newcastle Red Bulls) is shown a yellow card

30'

Trouble here as Mahamadou Diaby breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Sammy Arnold goes on their own for a try.

21'

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

21'

That's a great try assist by Oscar Usher.

21'

Conversion

Ethan Grayson converts the try.

19'

Try

Christian Wade goes on their own for a try.

18'

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

18'

Ethan Grayson sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucas Velarte took full advantage.

13'

Hugo Reus has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

12'

Try

Peceli Yato scores the try from close range.

11'

The defensive line has been broken as Tom Ecochard goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Peter Martin blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Newcastle v Perpignan 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sat 10th January 2026, 05:00am PST 
  
 Kingston Park 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Peter Martin

Points Flow Chart

Newcastle win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

79%

% Of Game In Lead

71%

Possession Last 10 min

29%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Reus

65'

26 - 19

Granell

64'

26 - 17

Grayson

26 - 12

58'

McGuigan

24 - 12

58'

Petaia

57'

19 - 12

Obatoyinbo

19 - 12

44'

Half Time

Reus

33'

14 - 12

Granell

32'

14 - 10

Grayson

14 - 5

30'

Grayson

14 - 5

22'

Arnold

12 - 5

21'

Grayson

7 - 5

19'

Wade

5 - 5

18'

Yato

11'

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Newcastle

Perpignan

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Defence Profile

Newcastle

Perpignan

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

76%

85%

3-6 secs

22%

10%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

62'

69'

71'

79'

Newcastle

Perpignan

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Perpignan Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Newcastle Red Bulls face off against Perpignan in Challenge Cup Round 3 on Sat 10th January 2026 at Kingston Park. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Newcastle Red Bulls won the last encounter but both teams are in the same form for their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with Perpignan in 2nd and Newcastle Red Bulls in 4th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Newcastle Red Bulls vs Perpignan Squads

The official squads for Newcastle Red Bulls 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.