Valence Romans

39 - 22

Full Time

Soyaux Angouleme

Soyaux Angouleme vs Valence Romans

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It's all over! The referee Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy has blown their whistle to end the game.

81'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Ben Botica will have to re-adjust the radar.

78'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Soyaux Angouleme is finished off by Alexis Levron

78'

Spellbinding play by Avakuki Niusalelekitoga is finished off with a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Ben Botica bursts through to advance the Soyaux Angouleme attack.

78'

Paul Berges comes on.

77'

Yassin Boutemmani comes off.

77'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Lucas Meret will have to re-adjust the radar.

77'

Yellow Card

Adrian Mitu (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card

76'

Try

Great forward play by Valence Romans allows Sacha Idoumi to score the try.

76'

Ben Botica curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

71'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Jean-Maurice Decubber places the ball down for the try.

71'

Soyaux Angouleme make a substitution with Jean-Maurice Decubber coming on.

67'

Soyaux Angouleme make a substitution with Giorgi Javakhia coming off.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Hugo Descube coming on.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Ryan McCauley coming off.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Thomas Lhusero coming on.

67'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Matteo Rodor coming off.

67'

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

67'

Try

Great hands by Valence Romans leads to a try for Lucas Meret

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Lucas Meret goes through the gap.

66'

Matteo Rodor sets up the try.

66'

Soyaux Angouleme make a substitution with Yassin Boutemmani coming on.

66'

Soyaux Angouleme make a substitution with Paul Berges coming off.

66'

Yellow Card

Pone Fa'amausili (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Alexis Levron goes through the gap.

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Kaminieli Rasaku goes through the gap.

60'

Arthur Proult comes on for Soyaux Angouleme.

59'

Mathis Lafon leaves the field.

59'

Louis Marrou comes on for Valence Romans.

59'

Joris Dupont leaves the field.

59'

Georgy Balakarev comes on for Soyaux Angouleme.

57'

Sami Zouhair leaves the field.

57'

Sacha Idoumi comes on for Valence Romans.

57'

Dorian Marco-Pena leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

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

56'

Try

The forward pack of Valence Romans will be happy with that as the rolling maul barges over for the try.

55'

Adrian Mitu comes on.

54'

Lucas Costa comes off.

54'

Pone Fa'amausili comes on.

51'

Yassin Boutemmani comes off.

51'

Gareth Milasinovich comes on.

50'

Vincent Vial comes off.

50'

Marco Trauth comes on.

50'

Anthony Aleo comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

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

50'

Joris Moura sets up the try.

50'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Joris Moura getting some game time.

49'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Osea Waqaninavatu being replaced.

49'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Izzy Moore-Aiono getting some game time.

49'

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

49'

Soyaux Angouleme decide to make a substitution, with Alexis Levron getting some game time.

49'

Soyaux Angouleme decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Escoffre being replaced.

49'

Yellow Card

Ben Botica (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card

48'

Nathan Farissier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

Penalty Goal

Ben Botica kicks the penalty.

43'

Ben Botica makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Soyaux Angouleme make a substitution with Leo Labarthe coming on.

40'

Soyaux Angouleme make a substitution with Matt Beukeboom coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Fabulous play by Soyaux Angouleme has led to Nathan Farissier being able to wriggle through a gap.

39'

Fabulous play by Soyaux Angouleme has led to Paul Berges being able to wriggle through a gap.

35'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Lucas Meret will have to re-adjust the radar.

34'

Try

The pick and go results in a try for Valence Romans as Dorian Marco-Pena goes over.

33'

Trouble here as Marco Tauleigne breaches the defence.

31'

Mathieu Bonnot comes on for Soyaux Angouleme.

31'

Mamoudou Meite leaves the field.

31'

Penalty Goal

The Soyaux Angouleme supporters go wild as Ben Botica successfully kicks the penalty goal.

30'

Trouble here as Ben Botica breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Lucas Meret makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

Great forward play by Valence Romans allows Dorian Marco-Pena to score the try.

23'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

20'

Penalty Goal

Ben Botica makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

14'

A gap opened in the defence and Baptiste Escoffre took full advantage.

13'

Penalty Goal

Ben Botica kicks the penalty.

We are underway as the referee Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Soyaux Angouleme 
  
 Round 2 
  
 Fri 4th September 2026, 10:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Pierre-Baptiste Nuchy

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +17

Time in lead

Mins in lead

73%

% Of Game In Lead

19%

65%

Possession Last 10 min

35%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Levron

78'

39 - 22

Mitu

76'

39 - 17

Idoumi

39 - 17

76'

Decubber

71'

34 - 17

Meret

34 - 12

66'

Fa'amausili

65'

29 - 12

Meret

29 - 12

56'

Marco-Pena

27 - 12

55'

Meret

22 - 12

50'

Roziere

20 - 12

50'

Botica

48'

15 - 12

Botica

43'

15 - 12

Half Time

Marco-Pena

15 - 9

33'

Botica

30'

10 - 9

Meret

10 - 6

24'

Marco-Pena

8 - 6

23'

Meret

3 - 6

20'

Botica

14'

0 - 6

Botica

0 - 3

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.7

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Soyaux Angouleme

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Soyaux Angouleme

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

56%

58%

3-6 secs

27%

21%

6+ secs

17%

21%

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs Soyaux Angouleme Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Soyaux Angouleme in Pro D2 Round 2 on Fri 4th September 2026 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 18:30. In South Africa it’s at 19:30 SAST, 05:30 NZST in New Zealand, 03:30 AEST in Australia and 10:30 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 5 places in the league table with Soyaux Angouleme in 6th and Valence Romans in 11th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Valence Romans vs Soyaux Angouleme Squads

The official squads for Valence Romans 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.