Valence Romans

63 - 7

Full Time

Provence Rugby

Provence Rugby vs Valence Romans

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

81'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Valence Romans are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Ilia Spanderashvili picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ilia Spanderashvili bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

77'

Spellbinding play by Thomas Lhusero is finished off with a try.

77'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adam Vargas bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

77'

Andrea Pontanier comes on.

77'

Anthony Aleo comes off.

77'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Adrien Roux getting some game time.

73'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Matthieu Vachon being replaced.

73'

Lucas Meret curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the left.

70'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Cyril Deligny places the ball down for the try.

69'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Yannick Youyoutte coming on.

68'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Izack Rodda coming off.

68'

A gap opened in the defence and Thomas Lhusero took full advantage.

68'

Conversion

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

64'

Try

Great hands by Valence Romans leads to a try for Louis Marrou

64'

Spellbinding play by Axel Bruchet is finished off with a try.

63'

The defensive line has been broken as Axel Bruchet goes through the gap.

63'

Valence Romans sub Ben Neiceru comes onto the field.

63'

Anatole Pauvert departs for Valence Romans.

63'

Valence Romans sub Thembelani Bholi comes onto the field.

63'

Florian Goumat departs for Valence Romans.

63'

Provence Rugby sub Tornike Jalagonia comes onto the field.

63'

Andres Zafra Tarazona departs for Provence Rugby.

63'

Valence Romans sub Axel Bruchet comes onto the field.

63'

Adrien Roux departs for Valence Romans.

63'

Valence Romans sub Vincent Vial comes onto the field.

60'

Gareth Milasinovich departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Yellow Card

Baptiste Belhadj (Provence Rugby) is shown a yellow card

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Thomas Lhusero goes through the gap.

59'

Conversion

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

57'

Try

A penetrating move by Valence Romans results in a try for Thomas Lhusero.

56'

Florian Goumat played a key part in that try.

56'

What a run here by Florian Goumat as they get over the gainline!

56'

Thomas Lhusero comes on for Valence Romans.

56'

Matteo Rodor leaves the field.

56'

Cyril Deligny comes on for Valence Romans.

56'

Dorian Marco-Pena leaves the field.

56'

What a run here by Adrien Lapegue-Lafaye as they get over the gainline!

53'

Anthony Aleo comes on.

51'

Andrea Pontanier comes off.

51'

What a run here by Leo Drouet as they get over the gainline!

50'

Adam Vargas comes on.

50'

Joris Moura comes off.

50'

Conversion

Lucas Meret adds the two points for Valence Romans.

47'

Try

Slick passing by Valence Romans leads to a try for Anatole Pauvert.

46'

Spellbinding play by Gareth Milasinovich is finished off with a try.

46'

Gareth Milasinovich makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

46'

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

44'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Enrique Pieretto coming on.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Eliott Yemsi coming off.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Sauveterre coming on.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Kapeli Pifeleti coming off.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Jules Plisson coming on.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Jules Soulan coming off.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Federico Wegrzyn coming on.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Thomas Vernet coming off.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Arthur Coville coming on.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Joris Cazenave coming off.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Paul Cellio coming on.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Mathias Colombet coming off.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Malohi Suta coming on.

40'

Provence Rugby make a substitution with Tornike Jalagonia coming off.

40'

Provence Rugby sub Baptiste Belhadj comes onto the field.

40'

Yannick Youyoutte departs for Provence Rugby.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Drop Goal

Lucas Meret adds the three points for Valence Romans.

39'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Adrien Roux being able to wriggle through a gap.

38'

Penalty Goal

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

32'

Conversion

Jules Soulan makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

28'

Try

Brilliant skill shown there by Adrien Lapegue-Lafaye as they go over the white wash for a try.

27'

Trouble here as Adrien Lapegue-Lafaye breaches the defence.

27'

Yellow Card

Louis Marrou (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

23'

Conversion

Lucas Meret makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

22'

Try

Thomas Roziere gathers the kick to score the try for Valence Romans.

21'

That's a great try assist by Lucas Meret.

21'

Lucas Meret takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.

17'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

11'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

Try

Valence Romans are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Dorian Marco-Pena touching down.

The defensive line has been broken as Leo Drouet goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Ilia Spanderashvili goes through the gap.

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Joris Moura

The defensive line has been broken as Joris Moura goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Joris Cazenave goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Provence Rugby 
  
 Round 24 
  
 Fri 28th March 2025, 11:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Jonathan Dufort

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +56

Time in lead

Mins in lead

98%

% Of Game In Lead

50%

Possession Last 10 min

50%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meret

63 - 7

78'

Spanderashvili

61 - 7

77'

Deligny

56 - 7

69'

Meret

51 - 7

64'

Marrou

49 - 7

64'

Belhadj

59'

44 - 7

Meret

44 - 7

57'

Lhusero

42 - 7

56'

Meret

37 - 7

47'

Pauvert

35 - 7

46'

Half Time

Meret

30 - 7

39'

Meret

27 - 7

32'

Soulan

28'

24 - 7

Lapegue-Lafaye

27'

24 - 5

Marrou

24 - 0

23'

Meret

24 - 0

22'

Roziere

22 - 0

21'

Meret

17 - 0

11'

Meret

14 - 0

Marco-Pena

12 - 0

Meret

7 - 0

Moura

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

0.8

Entries

Attack Profile

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Provence Rugby

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Provence Rugby

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

36%

69%

3-6 secs

28%

23%

6+ secs

36%

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs Provence Rugby Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Provence Rugby in Pro D2 Round 24 on Fri 28th March 2025 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:30. In South Africa it’s at 20:30 SAST, 07:30 NZST in New Zealand, 05:30 AEST in Australia and 11:30 EST in the US.

Valence Romans 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 4 places in the league table with Provence Rugby in 4th and Valence Romans in 8th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Valence Romans vs Provence Rugby Squads

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