Valence Romans

69 - 21

Full Time

USON Nevers

USON Nevers vs Valence Romans

Events

Commentary

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

80'

Conversion

Lucas Meret converts the try.

80'

Try

A wonderful passing move by Valence Romans is finished off by Anatole Pauvert

79'

Spellbinding play by Adam Vargas is finished off with a try.

79'

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

79'

Anatole Pauvert comes on.

75'

Ben Neiceru comes off.

75'

Conversion

Lucas Meret has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Valence Romans results in a try for Axel Bruchet

74'

Mathieu Guillomot played a key part in that try.

74'

USO Nevers decide to make a substitution, with Luka Plataret getting some game time.

72'

USO Nevers decide to make a substitution, with Tom Deleuze being replaced.

72'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Ilia Spanderashvili coming on.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Loan Real coming off.

68'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Owen Lane coming on.

65'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Gauthier Minguillon coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Dylan Jaminet goes through the gap.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Gauthier Minguillon goes through the gap.

62'

USO Nevers sub Mahamadou Coulibaly comes onto the field.

62'

Louis Chanet departs for USO Nevers.

62'

Valence Romans sub Gauthier Minguillon comes onto the field.

60'

Owen Lane departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Valence Romans sub Thembelani Bholi comes onto the field.

60'

Florian Goumat departs for Valence Romans.

60'

Valence Romans sub Vincent Vial comes onto the field.

60'

Gareth Milasinovich departs for Valence Romans.

60'

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

60'

Conversion

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

59'

Try

A pinpoint kick has enabled Adam Vargas to score the try.

59'

The defensive line has been broken as Adam Vargas goes through the gap.

59'

Joris Moura played a key part in that try.

59'

Thomas Lhusero comes on for Valence Romans.

57'

Matteo Rodor leaves the field.

57'

Cyril Deligny comes on for Valence Romans.

57'

Dorian Marco-Pena leaves the field.

57'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Deleuze kicks the conversion.

57'

Try

Paula Walisoliso scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

56'

What a run here by Paula Walisoliso as they get over the gainline!

56'

Simon Tarel played a key part in that try.

56'

Andrea Pontanier comes on.

53'

Anthony Aleo comes off.

53'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Tom Deleuze kicks the conversion.

53'

Try

A penetrating move by USO Nevers results in a try for Simon Tarel.

52'

That's a great try assist by Tom Deleuze.

52'

What a run here by Tom Deleuze as they get over the gainline!

52'

Louis Chanet comes on.

52'

Luka Plataret comes off.

52'

Senio Toleafoa comes on.

51'

George Smith comes off.

51'

Axel Bruchet comes on.

51'

Ilia Spanderashvili comes off.

51'

Yellow Card

Lasha Pkhakadze (USO Nevers) is shown a yellow card

50'

Aselo Ikahehegi comes on.

50'

Hugo Ndiaye comes off.

50'

Noa Pommelet comes on.

50'

Atu Manu comes off.

50'

Efi Ma'afu comes on.

50'

Stefan Buruiana comes off.

50'

Conversion

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

50'

Try

Slick passing by Valence Romans leads to a try for Ben Neiceru.

49'

Adrien Roux sets up the try.

49'

Adrien Roux makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Ben Neiceru getting some game time.

47'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Anatole Pauvert being replaced.

47'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Paula Walisoliso coming on.

44'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Noa Pommelet coming off.

44'

Conversion

Lucas Meret adds the two points for Valence Romans.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Valence Romans leads to a try for Adam Vargas.

43'

Adam Vargas makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

43'

Lucas Meret played a key part in that try.

43'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Enoal Joguet coming on.

40'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Perry Mayo coming off.

40'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Lasha Pkhakadze coming on.

40'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Louis Chanet coming off.

40'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Maka Polutele coming on.

40'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Senio Toleafoa coming off.

40'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Steven David coming on.

40'

USO Nevers make a substitution with Mahamadou Coulibaly coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

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

42'

Conversion

Lucas Meret adds the two points for Valence Romans.

42'

Try

Incisive passing by Valence Romans is finished off by Adam Vargas, as they goes over for the try.

41'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Adam Vargas being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Owen Lane played a key part in that try.

41'

Conversion

Lucas Meret does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

34'

Try

Incisive passing by Valence Romans is finished off by Joris Moura, as they goes over for the try.

34'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Joris Moura being able to wriggle through a gap.

34'

Owen Lane sets up the try.

34'

Trouble here as Anatole Pauvert breaches the defence.

31'

Conversion

Lucas Meret makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Valence Romans ends with a try for Ryan McCauley.

29'

Spellbinding play by Dorian Marco-Pena is finished off with a try.

29'

Trouble here as Dorian Marco-Pena breaches the defence.

28'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret adds the points for Valence Romans.

24'

USO Nevers decide to make a substitution, with Luka Plataret getting some game time.

23'

USO Nevers decide to make a substitution, with Lasha Pkhakadze being replaced.

23'

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

20'

Conversion

Tom Deleuze converts the try.

18'

Try

USO Nevers are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Lasha Pkhakadze picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

16'

Yellow Card

Ilia Spanderashvili (Valence Romans) is shown a yellow card

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Tom Deleuze took full advantage.

14'

USO Nevers sub Lasha Pkhakadze comes onto the field.

12'

Luka Plataret departs for USO Nevers.

12'

Lucas Meret has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

11'

Try

Nobody could stop that maul! Dorian Marco-Pena places the ball down for the try.

10'

Yellow Card

Louis Chanet (USO Nevers) is shown a yellow card

10'

A gap opened in the defence and Joris Moura took full advantage.

Lucas Meret has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Valence Romans leads to a try for Dorian Marco-Pena

Adam Vargas sets up the try.

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

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v USON Nevers 
  
 Round 28 
  
 Fri 25th April 2025, 10:30am PDT 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Mathieu Noirot

Points Flow Chart

Valence Romans win +48

Time in lead

Mins in lead

99%

% Of Game In Lead

83%

Possession Last 10 min

17%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Meret

69 - 21

80'

Pauvert

67 - 21

79'

Meret

62 - 21

75'

Bruchet

60 - 21

74'

Meret

55 - 21

59'

Vargas

53 - 21

59'

Deleuze

57'

48 - 21

Walisoliso

56'

48 - 19

Deleuze

53'

48 - 14

Tarel

52'

48 - 12

Pkhakadze

50'

48 - 7

Meret

48 - 7

50'

Neiceru

46 - 7

49'

Meret

41 - 7

43'

Vargas

39 - 7

43'

Half Time

Meret

34 - 7

42'

Vargas

32 - 7

41'

Meret

27 - 7

34'

Moura

25 - 7

34'

Meret

20 - 7

29'

McCauley

18 - 7

29'

Meret

13 - 7

24'

Deleuze

18'

10 - 7

Pkhakadze

16'

10 - 5

Spanderashvili

10 - 0

16'

Marco-Pena

10 - 0

10'

Chanet

10'

5 - 0

Marco-Pena

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.6

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Attack Profile

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Defence Profile

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USON Nevers

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

68%

58%

3-6 secs

22%

26%

6+ secs

10%

16%

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs USON Nevers Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against USON Nevers in Pro D2 Round 28 on Fri 25th April 2025 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 Valence Romans are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 2 places in the league table with USON Nevers in 8th and Valence Romans in 10th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Valence Romans vs USON Nevers Squads

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