34 days ago Pro D2 Emotional club statement confirms Ned Hanigan forced to end career
Former Wallaby back-row Ned Hanigan has been forced to retire from the game - Provence Ruby have confirmed in a statement.
Provence Rugby face off against Soyaux Angouleme in Pro D2 Round 21 on Fri 21st February 2025 at Stade Maurice David. 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 10:00 EST in the US.
Soyaux Angouleme won the last encounter but Provence Rugby are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 1 place in the league table with Soyaux Angouleme in 4th and Provence Rugby in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Provence Rugby vs Soyaux Angouleme will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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Jules Plisson has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Provence Rugby results in a try for Izack Rodda
Massimo Ortolan has kicked a conversion.
A bit of individual brilliance by Paul Tailhades leads to a try for Soyaux Angouleme
The Soyaux Angouleme supporters go wild as Massimo Ortolan successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Mathis Lafon
The touch judges raise their flags as Jules Plisson kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Josh Tyrell from scoring as they record the try for Provence Rugby.
The touch judges raise their flags as Massimo Ortolan kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Samuel Nollet from scoring as they record the try for Soyaux Angouleme.
The touch judges raise their flags as Jules Plisson kicks the conversion.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Josh Tyrell dots the ball down from close range.
Jules Plisson adds the two points for Provence Rugby.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Andres Zafra Tarazona dots the ball down from close range.
Jules Plisson adds the two points for Provence Rugby.
Incisive passing by Provence Rugby is finished off by Jimmy Gopperth, as they goes over for the try.
The pick and go results in a try for Soyaux Angouleme as Ben Botica goes over.
Incisive passing by Soyaux Angouleme is finished off by Jules Dubecq, as they goes over for the try.
Andres Zafra Tarazona (Provence Rugby) is shown a yellow card
It's going to take a miracle to stop this Provence Rugby maul...no miracles today as Andres Zafra Tarazona powers over.
Massimo Ortolan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Gautier Gibouin scores from close range.
Jules Plisson makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Provence Rugby are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Malohi Suta picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Hubert Texier (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card
Jules Dubecq (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card
Jules Plisson converts the try.
A series of passes by Provence Rugby results in a try for Adrien Lapegue-Lafaye
Massimo Ortolan has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Soyaux Angouleme leads to a try for Francois Carlo Mey