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 Quarter Final on Thu 22nd May 2025 at Stade Maurice David. 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 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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A wonderful passing move by Soyaux Angouleme is finished off by Mathis Lafon
Jimmy Gopperth has kicked a conversion.
A series of passes by Provence Rugby results in a try for Paul Cellio
The Provence Rugby supporters go wild as Jimmy Gopperth successfully kicks the conversion.
A stunning solo try from Adrien Lapegue-Lafaye
The touch judges raise their flags as Corentin Glenat kicks the conversion.
Soyaux Angouleme are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Hubert Texier touching down.
Jimmy Gopperth adds the points for Provence Rugby.
Jimmy Gopperth makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Sikeli Nabou (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card
Jimmy Gopperth has kicked a penalty goal.
Jimmy Gopperth does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Silky skills by Provence Rugby ends with a try for Jules Soulan.
Sami Zouhair (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card
Jimmy Gopperth makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
The pressure has finally told as Guillaume Piazzoli scores from close range.
Nadir Bouhedjeur goes on their own for a try.
Corentin Glenat kicks the penalty.
Jimmy Gopperth has kicked a conversion.
Provence Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Inga Finau touching down.
Corentin Glenat has kicked a conversion.
Great hands by Soyaux Angouleme leads to a try for Nathan Farissier