29 days ago Pro D2 Tongan warrior Sione Kalamafoni extends pro career into a 17th season
The loose forward has signed a contract extension with Pro D2 high flyers, Vannes, that runs until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Vannes face off against Soyaux Angouleme in Pro D2 Round 2 on Fri 5th September 2025 at Stade de la Rabine. 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.
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 9 places in the league table with Soyaux Angouleme in 1st and Vannes in 10th as such Soyaux Angouleme are favourites on paper.
The official squads for Vannes 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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Anthony Bouthier converts the try.
Vannes are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Nick Schonert picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.
Nathan Farissier (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card
The touch judges raise their flags as Maxime Lafage kicks the conversion.
Nothing was going to stop Joe Edwards from scoring as they record the try for Vannes.
Corentin Glenat does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.
Pierre Boudehent (Vannes) is shown the red card
The touch judges raise their flags as Emmanuel Saubusse kicks the penalty goal.
Corentin Glenat (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card
Maxime Lafage converts the try.
Michael Ruru scores the try from close range.
Leo Morand Bruyat (Soyaux Angouleme) is shown a yellow card
Corentin Glenat makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
Mako Vunipola (Vannes) is shown a yellow card