Vannes
37 - 24
Montpellier
22 Feb 2025
Stage: Regular Season Round 17
Stade de la Rabine
RC Vannes secured a commanding 37-24 victory against Montpellier Herault Rugby at Stade de la Rabine. The home side took an early lead with tries from Ruru, Surano, and Moukoro, all converted by Lafage, establishing a 24-6 advantage by halftime. Montpellier struggled under pressure, receiving multiple yellow cards, including Verhaeghe and Becognee, which limited their defensive options. In the second half, Lafage continued his excellent kicking performance, adding penalties to extend Vannes' lead. Although Montpellier rallied with a penalty try and late scores from Simmonds and Doan, it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Vannes' strong performance was highlighted by Lafage's precision and Moukoro's impactful play. The win showcased Vannes' attacking prowess and solidified their position in the league standings.
Weather
Temperature: 13.5°C (Feels like 11.9°C) Condition: MostlyClear Wind: 16.5 km/h, gusting to 31.6 km/h Humidity: 71% Cloud Cover: 17%
Highlights
Events
- 0' kickoff
- 6' yellow_card Florian Verhaeghe
- 8' try Michael Ruru
- 9' conversion Maxime Lafage
- 16' penalty Maxime Lafage
- 16' yellow_card_complete Florian Verhaeghe
- 21' penalty Hugo Reus
- 22' yellow_card Alexandre Becognee
- 24' try Paul Surano
- 24' conversion Maxime Lafage
- 30' penalty Maxime Lafage
- 32' yellow_card_complete Alexandre Becognee
- 38' try Thomas Moukoro
- 39' conversion Maxime Lafage
- 40' substitution Billy Vunipola
- 40' substitution Anthony Bouthier
- 40' substitution Nika Abuladze
- 40' half_time
- 40' second_half
- 43' penalty Maxime Lafage
- 44' substitution Anton Bresler
- 47' yellow_card Filipo Nakosi
- 50' substitution Wilfrid Hounkpatin
- 53' substitution Alex Arrate
- 55' substitution Cobus Reinach
- 56' substitution Jordan Uelese
- 57' yellow_card_complete Filipo Nakosi
- 59' substitution Tyler Duguid
- 59' substitution Fabrice Metz
- 61' yellow_card Jan Serfontein
- 63' substitution Cyril Blanchard
- 63' substitution Thomas Moukoro
- 63' substitution Santiago Medrano
- 65' substitution Yacouba Camara
- 68' substitution Sione Kalamafoni
- 68' substitution Michael Ruru
- 69' yellow_card Joe Edwards
- 69' yellow_card Thomas Moukoro
- 69' penalty_try No Player
- 69' substitution Charlesty Berguet
- 69' substitution Filipo Nakosi
- 71' yellow_card_complete Jan Serfontein
- 72' substitution Jan Serfontein
- 76' try Leon Boulier
- 78' conversion Maxime Lafage
- 79' try Sam Simmonds
- 79' conversion Hugo Reus
- 79' yellow_card_complete Joe Edwards
- 79' yellow_card_complete Thomas Moukoro
- 80' try Martin Doan
- 81' conversion Hugo Reus
- 80' full_time