Stade Français 31 - 36 Dragons

● full_time 80 minutes

05 Apr 2026

Stage: R16 Round 5

Stade Jean Bouin

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Dragons RFC triumphed over Stade Français Paris with a final score of 36-31 in a thrilling Challenge Cup encounter. The match started positively for the Dragons as Angus O'Brien scored an early penalty and followed it up with a try and conversion. Stade Français responded with a try from Samuel Ezeala, who was instrumental throughout the match, scoring twice to keep his team in contention. Louis Foursans-Bourdette's kicking was also pivotal as he added conversions and penalties for Stade Français. However, the Dragons maintained their lead with key contributions from Brodie Coghlan and a late try from Wyn Jones. The home side pushed hard in the closing minutes, but the Dragons' defense held firm. Ultimately, Stade Français could not overcome the Dragons' early lead, resulting in a hard-fought victory for the visitors.

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Weather

Temperature: 13.0°C (Feels like 8.6°C) Condition: Cloudy Wind: 15.9 km/h, gusting to 30.1 km/h Humidity: 69% Cloud Cover: 98%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
4' penalty Angus O'Brien
8' try Angus O'Brien
9' conversion Angus O'Brien
19' try Brodie Coghlan
20' conversion Angus O'Brien
23' substitution Levi Douglas
37' try Samuel Ezeala
38' conversion Louis Foursans-Bourdette
40' half_time
40' second_half
41' try Samuel Ezeala
42' conversion Louis Foursans-Bourdette
42' substitution Rodrigo Martinez
42' substitution Wyn Jones
43' try Yoan Tanga
44' conversion Louis Foursans-Bourdette
50' substitution Thomas Young
52' penalty Louis Foursans-Bourdette
52' substitution Brodie Coghlan
54' substitution Setareki Turagacoke
56' try Chris Coleman
57' conversion Angus O'Brien
57' substitution Lucas Peyresblanques
57' substitution Jack Iscaro
57' substitution Rodrigo Martinez
57' substitution David Richards
57' substitution Louis Foursans-Bourdette
59' substitution Yanis Lux
59' substitution Ryan Chapuis
61' try Samuel Ezeala
62' conversion Zack Henry
65' substitution Niall Armstrong
69' try Elliot Dee
70' substitution Chris Coleman
70' substitution Thibaut Motassi
76' substitution Fine Inisi
79' try Wyn Jones
80' conversion Angus O'Brien
80' full_time