Valence Romans

40 - 21

Full Time

Oyonnax

Oyonnax vs Valence Romans

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

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Karim Qadiri bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Wandrille Picault bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

79'

A gap opened in the defence and Paul Dumas took full advantage.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Idrissi took full advantage.

74'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Jonathan Ruru getting some game time.

73'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Louis Morland being replaced.

73'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

73'

Try

Dylan Idrissi scores an interception try.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Dylan Idrissi took full advantage.

72'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Louis Marrou getting some game time.

71'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Adrien Martin being replaced.

71'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Paul Dumas coming on.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Paul Marsan coming off.

68'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Wandrille Picault coming on.

67'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Uzair Cassiem coming off.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Izaiha Moore-Aiono coming on.

66'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Ilia Spanderashvili coming off.

66'

Conversion

The Valence Romans supporters go wild as Lucas Meret successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

Valence Romans are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Thembelani Bholi touching down.

65'

Oyonnax sub Robin Couly comes onto the field.

64'

Vano Karkadze departs for Oyonnax.

64'

Valence Romans sub Florian Goumat comes onto the field.

63'

Hugo Fabregue departs for Valence Romans.

63'

Oyonnax sub Jules Solinas comes onto the field.

61'

Jonathan Ruru departs for Oyonnax.

61'

Valence Romans sub Thomas Lhusero comes onto the field.

60'

Ben Neiceru departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Paul Auradou comes on for Oyonnax.

58'

Lucas Mensa leaves the field.

58'

What a run here by Justin Bouraux as they get over the gainline!

57'

Sacha Idoumi comes on for Valence Romans.

57'

Dorian Marco-Pena leaves the field.

57'

Thembelani Bholi comes on.

54'

Izaiha Moore-Aiono comes off.

54'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Lucas Meret kicks the conversion.

54'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Dorian Marco-Pena from scoring as they record the try for Valence Romans.

53'

That's a great try assist by Matteo Rodor.

53'

Gareth Milasinovich comes on.

52'

Vincent Vial comes off.

52'

Esteban Chouteau comes on.

52'

Anthony Aleo comes off.

52'

Karim Qadiri comes on.

52'

Robin Couly comes off.

52'

Manuel Leindekar comes on.

52'

Ratu Rotuisolia comes off.

52'

Kevin Lebreton comes on.

52'

Wandrille Picault comes off.

52'

Ali Oz comes on.

52'

Christopher Vaotoa comes off.

52'

Lucas Mensa comes on.

50'

Maelan Rabut comes off.

50'

Lucas Meret has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

50'

Try

Slick passing by Valence Romans leads to a try for Adrien Martin.

49'

Adrien Martin makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Lucas Meret sets up the try.

49'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Maelan Rabut getting some game time.

47'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Mensa being replaced.

47'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Antoine Abraham getting some game time.

47'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Mayco Vivas being replaced.

47'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Robin Couly getting some game time.

47'

Oyonnax decide to make a substitution, with Karim Qadiri being replaced.

47'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Dylan Idrissi getting some game time.

46'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Louis Marrou being replaced.

46'

Conversion

Lucas Meret adds the two points for Valence Romans.

44'

Try

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

43'

Matteo Rodor played a key part in that try.

43'

Yellow Card

Vano Karkadze (Oyonnax) is shown a yellow card

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Justin Bouraux does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

39'

Try

Incisive passing by Oyonnax is finished off by Karim Qadiri, as they goes over for the try.

38'

That's a great try assist by Hugo Hermet.

38'

Fabulous play by Oyonnax has led to Hugo Hermet being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Conversion

Lucas Meret does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

35'

Try

What an effort there by Ben Neiceru as they score the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Ben Neiceru being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Lucas Meret sets up the try.

33'

Conversion

Justin Bouraux does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Oyonnax ends with a try for Uzair Cassiem.

30'

Trouble here as Uzair Cassiem breaches the defence.

30'

Spellbinding play by Lucas Mensa is finished off with a try.

30'

Yellow Card

Paul Marsan (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

29'

This is dangerous for the defence as Lucas Mensa bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Cyriac Guilly bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Uzair Cassiem bursts through to advance the Oyonnax attack.

18'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Christopher Vaotoa coming on.

18'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Ali Oz coming off.

18'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Ali Oz coming on.

15'

Oyonnax make a substitution with Christopher Vaotoa coming off.

15'

Conversion

Justin Bouraux has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by Oyonnax leads to a try for Louis Morland

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Morland goes through the gap.

Justin Bouraux sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Enzo Reybier goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Adrien Martin goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Jonathan Dufort blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Oyonnax 
  
 Round 24 
  
 Fri 27th March 2026, 11:00am PDT 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Jonathan Dufort

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +19

Time in lead

Mins in lead

35%

% Of Game In Lead

65%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meret

40 - 21

73'

Idrissi

38 - 21

72'

Meret

33 - 21

66'

Bholi

31 - 21

65'

Meret

26 - 21

54'

Marco-Pena

24 - 21

53'

Martin

19 - 21

49'

Meret

14 - 21

44'

Neiceru

12 - 21

43'

Karkadze

42'

7 - 21

Half Time

Bouraux

39'

7 - 21

Qadiri

38'

7 - 19

Meret

7 - 14

35'

Neiceru

5 - 14

34'

Bouraux

31'

0 - 14

Cassiem

30'

0 - 12

Marsan

0 - 7

29'

Bouraux

0 - 7

Morland

0 - 5

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.5

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Oyonnax

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Oyonnax

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

45%

53%

3-6 secs

23%

32%

6+ secs

32%

15%

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs Oyonnax Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Oyonnax in Pro D2 Round 24 on Fri 27th March 2026 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:00. In South Africa it’s at 20:00 SAST, 07:00 NZST in New Zealand, 05:00 AEST in Australia and 11:00 EST in the US.

Valence Romans won the last encounter but Valence Romans are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Oyonnax in 4th and Valence Romans in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Valence Romans vs Oyonnax Squads

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