Montpellier 53 - 13 Perpignan

● full_time 80 minutes

04 Apr 2026

Stage: R16 Round 5

Septeo Stadium

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Montpellier Herault Rugby delivered a commanding performance against USA Perpignan, winning 53-13 in the Challenge Cup. Melvyn Rates was the standout player, scoring three tries, showcasing his explosive pace and finishing skills. Jon Echegaray and Justo Piccardo also contributed to the scoring, while Thomas Vincent added crucial conversions to secure the victory. Perpignan's Antoine Aucagne managed to score two penalties, but their attack struggled to break through Montpellier's solid defense. The away side's Pietro Ceccarelli scored a consolation try shortly after halftime, but it was too little to change the course of the match. Montpellier's dominance was further emphasized by their ability to maintain control and pressure throughout the game. The win reinforced Montpellier's strong form in the competition, capitalizing on their home advantage at Septeo Stadium.

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Weather

Temperature: 21.1°C (Feels like 21.4°C) Condition: Clear Wind: 13.2 km/h, gusting to 28.9 km/h Humidity: 46% Cloud Cover: 4%

Highlights

Events

0' kickoff
7' penalty Antoine Aucagne
11' try Melvyn Rates
24' penalty Antoine Aucagne
27' try Melvyn Rates
34' try Jon Echegaray
36' conversion Domingo Miotti
38' substitution Matteo Le Corvec
40' substitution Max Hicks
40' half_time
40' second_half
43' try Melvyn Rates
45' try Pietro Ceccarelli
46' conversion Antoine Aucagne
47' substitution Alexis Bernadet
51' substitution Wilfrid Hounkpatin
51' substitution Lyam Akrab
51' substitution Enzo Forletta
52' substitution Antoine Aucagne
53' substitution Giorgi Beria
53' substitution Pietro Ceccarelli
54' try Ali Price
55' substitution Alexander Masibaka
57' try Justo Piccardo
59' substitution Domingo Miotti
61' substitution Posolo Tuilagi
61' substitution Ignacio Ruiz
61' substitution Theo Forner
65' substitution Joaquin Oviedo
65' substitution Matteo Le Corvec
66' yellow_card Lucas Velarte
66' substitution Yacouba Camara
67' try Ricky Riccitelli
68' conversion Thomas Vincent
71' try Gabriel Ngandebe
72' conversion Thomas Vincent
74' try Ricky Riccitelli
75' conversion Thomas Vincent
75' substitution Arthur Vincent
76' yellow_card_complete Lucas Velarte
80' full_time