1 day ago European Rugby Challenge Cup Second half blitz against Racing 92 sees Cardiff edge towards play-offs
Cardiff took a giant step towards the knockout stages of the Challenge Cup with a 32-13 victory over French visitors Racing 92.
Racing 92 face off against Vannes in Top 14 Round 16 on Sat 15th February 2025 at Paris La Defense Arena. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 15:30. In South Africa it’s at 17:30 SAST, 04:30 NZST in New Zealand, 02:30 AEST in Australia and 07:30 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.
Vannes won the last encounter but Vannes are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Vannes in 10th and Racing 92 in 14th underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for Racing 92 vs Vannes 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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Tristan Tedder kicks the penalty.
Maxime Lafage has kicked a penalty goal.
The Vannes supporters go wild as Maxime Lafage successfully kicks the conversion.
Vannes are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Michael Ruru touching down.
Donovan Taofifenua (Racing 92) is shown a yellow card
Tristan Tedder adds the points for Racing 92.
Nothing was going to stop Romain Taofifenua from scoring as they record the try for Racing 92.
Ibrahim Diallo (Racing 92) is shown the red card
The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lafage kicks the conversion.
The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Francisco Gorrissen dots the ball down from close range.
Antoine Gibert adds the two points for Racing 92.
A perfectly weighted kick allows Cameron Woki to score the try.
The Vannes supporters go wild as Maxime Lafage successfully kicks the penalty goal.
Antoine Gibert converts the try.
Nobody could stop that maul! Janick Tarrit places the ball down for the try.
Maxime Lafage converts the try.
Santiago Medrano scores the try from close range.
Maxime Lafage has kicked a penalty goal.