Ulster

26 - 19

Full Time

Stade Francais

Stade Francais vs Ulster

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee Adam Leal has blown their whistle to end the game.

82'

Giorgi Melikidze comes on.

75'

Yanis Lux comes off.

75'

Conversion

The Stade Francais Paris supporters go wild as Louis Foursans-Bourdette successfully kicks the conversion.

68'

Try

Lucas Peyresblanques scores the try from close range.

67'

A gap opened in the defence and Lucas Peyresblanques took full advantage.

67'

Ulster Rugby sub Sean Reffell comes onto the field.

63'

David McCann departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Ulster Rugby sub Matthew Dalton comes onto the field.

63'

Iain Henderson departs for Ulster Rugby.

63'

Stade Francais Paris sub Tanginoa Halaifonua comes onto the field.

61'

Jacques Botha departs for Stade Francais Paris.

61'

The defensive line has been broken as Jude Postlethwaite goes through the gap.

60'

Louis Foursans-Bourdette has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

56'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Charles Laloi to score the try.

55'

What a run here by Charles Laloi as they get over the gainline!

55'

That's a great try assist by Louis Foursans-Bourdette.

55'

What a run here by Juan Martin Scelzo as they get over the gainline!

53'

Jude Postlethwaite comes on.

52'

James Hume comes off.

52'

Scott Wilson comes on.

52'

Tom O'Toole comes off.

52'

Yanis Lux comes on.

51'

Giorgi Melikidze comes off.

51'

Eric O'Sullivan comes on.

51'

Sam Crean comes off.

51'

Rob Herring comes on.

51'

Tom Stewart comes off.

51'

What a run here by Giorgi Melikidze as they get over the gainline!

50'

Conversion

Louis Foursans-Bourdette adds the two points for Stade Francais Paris.

47'

Try

The defence are desperately trying to hold out here but it was to no avail as Giorgi Melikidze dots the ball down from close range.

46'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Setareki Turagacoke getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Pierre-Henri Azagoh being replaced.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Louis Foursans-Bourdette getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Zack Henry being replaced.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Sergo Abramishvili getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Jack Iscaro being replaced.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Thibaut Motassi getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Paul Abadie being replaced.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Peyresblanques getting some game time.

45'

Stade Francais Paris decide to make a substitution, with Alvaro Garcia being replaced.

45'

James Hume makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Fabulous play by Stade Francais Paris has led to Yoan Tanga being able to wriggle through a gap.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

40'

Conversion

Jack Murphy does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

Silky skills by Ulster Rugby ends with a try for Nathan Doak.

30'

Spellbinding play by Robert Baloucoune is finished off with a try.

30'

Trouble here as Robert Baloucoune breaches the defence.

30'

Conversion

Jack Murphy makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

24'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Ulster Rugby is finished off by Stuart McCloskey

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stuart McCloskey bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

23'

That's a great try assist by Zac Ward.

23'

This is dangerous for the defence as Stuart McCloskey bursts through to advance the Ulster Rugby attack.

21'

This is dangerous for the defence as Tani Vili bursts through to advance the Stade Francais Paris attack.

18'

Jack Murphy curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

15'

Try

A series of passes by Ulster Rugby results in a try for Robert Baloucoune

15'

Spellbinding play by Jack Murphy is finished off with a try.

14'

Stade Francais Paris sub Samuel Ezeala comes onto the field.

13'

Lester Etien departs for Stade Francais Paris.

13'

A gap opened in the defence and Robert Baloucoune took full advantage.

12'

A gap opened in the defence and Stuart McCloskey took full advantage.

12'

The defensive line has been broken as Zac Ward goes through the gap.

Conversion

Jack Murphy has kicked a conversion.

Try

Ulster Rugby are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Tom O'Toole touching down.

Nathan Doak sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Robert Baloucoune goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Zac Ward goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee Adam Leal blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Ulster v Stade Francais 
  
 Round 4 
  
 Sat 17th January 2026, 05:00am PST 
  
 Affidea Stadium 
  
 Flo Rugby 
  
 Adam Leal

Points Flow Chart

Ulster win +7

Time in lead

Mins in lead

100%

% Of Game In Lead

30%

Possession Last 10 min

70%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Foursans-Bourdette

68'

26 - 19

Peyresblanques

67'

26 - 17

Laloi

55'

26 - 12

Foursans-Bourdette

47'

26 - 7

Melikidze

46'

26 - 5

Half Time

Murphy

26 - 0

31'

Doak

24 - 0

30'

Murphy

19 - 0

24'

McCloskey

17 - 0

23'

Baloucoune

12 - 0

15'

Murphy

7 - 0

O'Toole

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

Ulster

86%

Draw

Stade Francais

13%

Ruck-Won by Mathieu Hirigoyen

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.9

Entries

Attack Profile

Ulster

Stade Francais

More Less

Defence Profile

Ulster

Stade Francais

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

65%

69%

3-6 secs

25%

23%

6+ secs

10%

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

60'

62'

64'

71'

81'

Ulster

Stade Francais

Ulster vs Stade Francais Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Ulster face off against Stade Francais in Challenge Cup Round 4 on Sat 17th January 2026 at Affidea Stadium. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 13:00 and is broadcast on Premier Sports. In South Africa it’s at 15:00 SAST, 02:00 NZST in New Zealand, 00:00 AEST in Australia and 05:00 EST on Flo Rugby in the US.

Ulster 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 1 place in the league table with Stade Francais in 1st and Ulster in 2nd underlining just how tight this match could be.

Ulster vs Stade Francais Squads

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