Montpellier 26 - 18 Pau

● full_time 80 minutes

30 May 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 25

Septeo Stadium

Montpellier Herault Rugby secured a 26-18 victory over Section Paloise in a tightly contested Top 14 match at Septeo Stadium. Key moments included a try from Gregoire Arfeuil of Paloise early in the second half, which narrowed the gap to 16-13. However, Montpellier's Leo Coly responded with two penalties, showcasing his kicking prowess. After a yellow card to Julian Montoya, Paloise's Stuart Hogg capitalised with a try, bringing the score to 19-18. Late in the game, Loic Credoz scored a crucial try for Montpellier, sealing the match. Coly's conversion ensured Montpellier's victory, despite a valiant effort from Paloise. Overall, Montpellier's discipline and strong defensive effort ultimately earned them the win against their rivals.

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Weather

Temperature: 25.7°C (Feels like 25.0°C) Condition: MostlyCloudy Wind: 12.4 km/h, gusting to 24.2 km/h Humidity: 53% Cloud Cover: 84%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
23' substitution Sacha Zegueur
27' yellow_card Billy Vunipola
28' substitution Guram Papidze
29' penalty Axel Desperes
34' penalty Leo Coly
36' substitution Jordan Uelese
37' yellow_card_complete Billy Vunipola
38' penalty Leo Coly
40' half_time
40' second_half
42' try Gregoire Arfeuil
46' penalty Leo Coly
48' substitution Lekso Kaulashvili
48' substitution Thomas Souverbie
48' substitution Tumua Manu
48' substitution Axel Desperes
49' substitution Alexandre Becognee
49' substitution Tyler Duguid
50' try Gabriel Ngandebe
51' yellow_card Julian Montoya
51' conversion Leo Coly
53' substitution Luke Whitelock
59' penalty Joe Simmonds
59' substitution Baptiste Erdocio
59' substitution Mohamed Haouas
61' substitution Julian Montoya
61' substitution Hugo Auradou
61' yellow_card_complete Julian Montoya
62' substitution Donovan Taofifenua
65' substitution Theo Attissogbe
66' substitution Tom Banks
69' substitution Thomas Jolmes
70' penalty Leo Coly
75' try Stuart Hogg
76' conversion Leo Coly
80' try Loic Credoz
81' conversion Joe Simmonds
80' full_time