Valence Romans

26 - 36

Full Time

Vannes

Valence Romans vs Vannes

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

81'

This is dangerous for the defence as Izaiha Moore-Aiono bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

81'

Thomas Geffre comes on for Vannes.

80'

Sione Kalamafoni leaves the field.

80'

Mosese Mawalu comes on.

78'

Lucas Meret comes off.

78'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Ben Stevenson getting some game time.

74'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Jean Cotarmanac'h being replaced.

74'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Lucas Meret getting some game time.

74'

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

74'

Jean Cotarmanac'h curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

74'

Try

Sione Kalamafoni scores the try from close range.

73'

Michael Ruru played a key part in that try.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Steeve Blanc-Mappaz took full advantage.

73'

Penalty Goal

Matteo Rodor has kicked a penalty goal.

71'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Thomas Lhusero coming on.

66'

Valence Romans make a substitution with Lucas Meret coming off.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Ben Neiceru goes through the gap.

65'

Vannes sub Matteo Desjeux comes onto the field.

62'

Timothe Mezou departs for Vannes.

62'

Adrien Roux comes on for Valence Romans.

58'

Thembelani Bholi leaves the field.

58'

Hayam El Bibouji comes on for Vannes.

58'

Theo Beziat leaves the field.

58'

Paul Surano comes on for Vannes.

58'

Ben Stevenson leaves the field.

58'

Sacha Idoumi comes on for Valence Romans.

55'

Dorian Marco-Pena leaves the field.

55'

Anthony Aleo comes on for Valence Romans.

55'

Andrea Pontanier leaves the field.

55'

What a run here by Anthony Bouthier as they get over the gainline!

54'

Florian Goumat comes on.

54'

Hugo Fabregue comes off.

54'

Gareth Milasinovich comes on.

54'

Vincent Vial comes off.

54'

Pierre Boudehent comes on.

52'

Francis Saili comes off.

52'

Conversion

Lucas Meret adds the two points for Valence Romans.

49'

Try

The Valence Romans maul march their way over the white wash for Dorian Marco-Pena to touch down.

48'

Yellow Card

Simon Augry (Vannes) is shown a yellow card

47'

Matteo Rodor makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Dorian Marceline getting some game time.

46'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Mosese Mawalu being replaced.

46'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Leon Boulier getting some game time.

46'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Thomas Geffre being replaced.

46'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Djehi getting some game time.

46'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Wayan De Benedittis being replaced.

46'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Nick Schonert getting some game time.

46'

Vannes decide to make a substitution, with Simon Bourgeois being replaced.

46'

Thomas Roziere makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

45'

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

45'

Valence Romans decide to make a substitution, with Matthieu Vachon being replaced.

45'

Conversion

Jean Cotarmanac'h adds the two points for Vannes.

43'

Try

Slick passing by Vannes leads to a try for Anthony Bouthier.

42'

Anthony Bouthier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Robin Taccola played a key part in that try.

42'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret kicks the penalty.

41'

Fabulous play by Valence Romans has led to Axel Bruchet 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'

Penalty Goal

Jean Cotarmanac'h has kicked a penalty goal.

36'

Trouble here as Jean Cotarmanac'h breaches the defence.

32'

The conversion is on its way from Lucas Meret but it runs out gas over the last few metres, falling short.

29'

Try

Silky skills by Valence Romans ends with a try for Mosese Mawalu.

28'

Trouble here as Mosese Mawalu breaches the defence.

28'

Spellbinding play by Adrien Martin is finished off with a try.

28'

Conversion

Jean Cotarmanac'h makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

25'

Try

Vannes are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Thomas Geffre picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

24'

Lucas Meret takes the conversion but it hits the upright and bounces away, kick unsuccessful.

20'

Try

Adrien Martin goes on their own for a try.

19'

This is dangerous for the defence as Adrien Martin bursts through to advance the Valence Romans attack.

19'

Louis Marrou sets up the try.

19'

Conversion

Jean Cotarmanac'h converts the try.

14'

Try

A series of passes by Vannes results in a try for Robin Taccola

13'

Spellbinding play by Anthony Bouthier is finished off with a try.

13'

Conversion

Jean Cotarmanac'h converts the try.

12'

Try

A series of passes by Vannes results in a try for Robin Taccola

11'

Francis Saili played a key part in that try.

10'

Penalty Goal

Lucas Meret has kicked a penalty goal.

We are underway as the referee Anthony Lac blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Valence Romans v Vannes 
  
 Round 23 
  
 Fri 6th March 2026, 12:00pm PST 
  
 Stade Georges-Pompidou 
  
 Anthony Lac

Points Flow Chart

Vannes win +10

Time in lead

Mins in lead

10%

% Of Game In Lead

88%

64%

Possession Last 10 min

36%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Kalamafoni

73'

26 - 36

Rodor

26 - 31

71'

Meret

23 - 31

49'

Marco-Pena

21 - 31

48'

Augry

47'

16 - 31

Cotarmanac'h

43'

16 - 31

Bouthier

42'

16 - 29

Meret

16 - 24

41'

Half Time

Cotarmanac'h

36'

13 - 24

Mawalu

13 - 21

28'

Cotarmanac'h

25'

8 - 21

Geffre

24'

8 - 19

Martin

8 - 14

19'

Cotarmanac'h

14'

3 - 14

Taccola

13'

3 - 12

Cotarmanac'h

12'

3 - 7

Taccola

11'

3 - 5

Meret

3 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

2.3

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

4.1

Entries

Attack Profile

Valence Romans

Vannes

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Defence Profile

Valence Romans

Vannes

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

59%

39%

3-6 secs

21%

41%

6+ secs

20%

100

Rucks Won

Valence Romans vs Vannes Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Valence Romans face off against Vannes in Pro D2 Round 23 on Fri 6th March 2026 at Stade Georges-Pompidou. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 22:00 SAST, 09:00 NZST in New Zealand, 07:00 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.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the league table with Vannes in 1st and Valence Romans in 5th underlining just how tight this match could be.

Valence Romans vs Vannes Squads

The official squads for Valence Romans 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.