Dax 31 - 33 Valence

Full time

08 May 2026

Stage: Regular Season Round 29

Stade Maurice Boyau

Valence Romans secured a narrow victory over Dax with a final score of 33-31. Lucas Meret was instrumental for the away side, scoring a try and contributing multiple penalties. Dax struggled with discipline, receiving several yellow cards, including one to Adrien Roux shortly before halftime. The home side fought back with tries from Ratu Nacika and Theo Gatelier, but could not maintain their lead. Dylan Idrissi's second try for Romans in the 61st minute proved pivotal. Despite a late effort from Dax with Idrissi scoring again, they fell just short. The match showcased a thrilling contest with both teams displaying attacking flair and resilience.

Broadcasters

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Where to watch in: France, Ireland, United Kingdom

Weather

Temperature: 21.7°C (Feels like 21.7°C) Condition: PartlyCloudy Wind: 9.2 km/h, gusting to 20.6 km/h Humidity: 58% Cloud Cover: 59%

Highlights

Events

Kickoff
1'

Penalty

Lucas Meret · Valence

0 - 3
4'

Penalty

Hugo Cerisier · Dax

3 - 3
9'

Penalty

Lucas Meret · Valence

3 - 6
11'

Try

Lucas Meret · Valence

3 - 11
17'

Substitution

Joris Moura on for Paul Marsan · Valence
17'

Substitution

Joris Moura on for Paul Marsan · Valence
19'

Try

Dylan Idrissi · Valence

3 - 16
20'

Conversion

Lucas Meret · Valence

3 - 18
22'

Yellow Card

Sylvere Reteau · Dax
24'

Try

Loan Real · Valence

3 - 23
25'

Conversion

Lucas Meret · Valence

3 - 25
30'

Try

Ratu Nacika · Dax

8 - 25
31'

Conversion

Hugo Cerisier · Dax

10 - 25
32'

Yellow Card Complete

Sylvere Reteau · Dax
33'

Penalty

Lucas Meret · Valence

10 - 28
35'

Try

Theo Gatelier · Dax

15 - 28
36'

Conversion

Hugo Cerisier · Dax

17 - 28
39'

Yellow Card

Adrien Roux · Valence
40'

Try

Ratu Nacika · Dax

22 - 28
Halftime 22 - 28
Second Half
43'

Conversion

Hugo Cerisier · Dax

24 - 28
46'

Substitution

Andrea Pontanier on for Anthony Aleo · Valence
46'

Substitution

Ilia Spanderashvili on for Thembelani Bholi · Valence
46'

Substitution

Andrea Pontanier on for Anthony Aleo · Valence
46'

Substitution

Ilia Spanderashvili on for Thembelani Bholi · Valence
47'

Substitution

David Lolohea on for Nephi Leatigaga · Dax
47'

Substitution

Diogo Hasse Ferreira on for Thibaud Drean · Dax
47'

Substitution

Romuald Seguy on for Hugo Cerisier · Dax
47'

Substitution

Paul Ravier on for Sylvere Reteau · Dax
47'

Substitution

David Lolohea on for Nephi Leatigaga · Dax
47'

Substitution

Diogo Hasse Ferreira on for Thibaud Drean · Dax
47'

Substitution

Romuald Seguy on for Hugo Cerisier · Dax
47'

Substitution

Paul Ravier on for Sylvere Reteau · Dax
49'

Substitution

Gareth Milasinovich on for Vincent Vial · Valence
49'

Substitution

Matteo Rodor on for Thomas Lhusero · Valence
49'

Substitution

Gareth Milasinovich on for Vincent Vial · Valence
49'

Substitution

Matteo Rodor on for Thomas Lhusero · Valence
49'

Yellow Card Complete

Adrien Roux · Valence
52'

Yellow Card

Ratu Nacika · Dax
52'

Yellow Card

Ilia Spanderashvili · Valence
52'

Substitution

Hugo Fabregue on for Florian Goumat · Valence
52'

Substitution

Ryan McCauley on for Louis Suaud · Valence
52'

Substitution

Hugo Fabregue on for Florian Goumat · Valence
52'

Substitution

Ryan McCauley on for Louis Suaud · Valence
55'

Substitution

Genesis Mamea Lemalu on for Sam Wasley · Dax
55'

Substitution

Genesis Mamea Lemalu on for Sam Wasley · Dax
57'

Yellow Card

Andrea Pontanier · Valence
60'

Substitution

Issam Hamel on for Dorian Marco-Pena · Valence
60'

Substitution

Issam Hamel on for Dorian Marco-Pena · Valence
61'

Try

David Lolohea · Dax

29 - 28
61'

Conversion

Romuald Seguy · Dax

31 - 28
62'

Substitution

Brice Ferrer on for Ratu Nacika · Dax
62'

Substitution

Jope Naseara on for Jale Vatubua · Dax
62'

Substitution

Brice Ferrer on for Ratu Nacika · Dax
62'

Substitution

Jope Naseara on for Jale Vatubua · Dax
62'

Yellow Card Complete

Ratu Nacika · Dax
62'

Yellow Card Complete

Ilia Spanderashvili · Valence
65'

Substitution

Jale Vatubua on for Iban Hiriart-Urruty · Dax
65'

Substitution

Jale Vatubua on for Iban Hiriart-Urruty · Dax
66'

Missed Drop Goal

Romuald Seguy · Dax
67'

Red Card

Loan Real · Valence
67'

Yellow Card Complete

Andrea Pontanier · Valence
68'

Substitution

Louis Suaud on for Adrien Roux · Valence
68'

Substitution

Louis Suaud on for Adrien Roux · Valence
72'

Substitution

Joris Moura on for Louis Suaud · Valence
72'

Substitution

Joris Moura on for Louis Suaud · Valence
74'

Substitution

Louis Suaud on for Joris Moura · Valence
77'

Try

Dylan Idrissi · Valence

31 - 33
Fulltime 31 - 33

Player ratings

Dax

15 Theo Duprat 6.4
14 Naim Ben Alla 6.2
13 Bastien Daguerre 6.3
12 Jale Vatubua 6.7
11 Theo Gatelier 6.8
10 Hugo Cerisier 6.6
9 Sylvere Reteau 4.9
1 Thibaud Drean 5.9
2 Iban Hiriart-Urruty 7.0
3 Nephi Leatigaga 6.7
4 Charlie Matthews 6.0
5 Ratu Nacika 6.7
6 Jean-Baptiste Barrere 6.6
7 Arnaud Aletti 6.5
8 Sam Wasley 6.9
16 Paul Laperne –
17 Diogo Hasse Ferreira 5.7
18 Genesis Mamea Lemalu 6.2
19 Brice Ferrer 6.0
20 Romuald Seguy 5.8
21 Paul Ravier 6.5
22 Jope Naseara 5.8
23 David Lolohea 6.8

Valence

18 Ryan McCauley 6.1
19 Hugo Fabregue 6.1
20 Matteo Rodor 7.0
21 Joris Moura 6.5
22 Ilia Spanderashvili 5.7
23 Gareth Milasinovich 6.2
15 Thomas Roziere 6.2
14 Owen Lane 6.3
13 Dylan Idrissi 8.4
12 Ben Neiceru 6.9
11 Paul Marsan 6.2
10 Lucas Meret 7.2
9 Thomas Lhusero 7.4
1 Anthony Aleo 6.6
2 Dorian Marco-Pena 8.0
3 Vincent Vial 7.0
4 Louis Suaud 7.0
5 Florian Goumat 6.6
6 Adrien Roux 5.6
7 Loan Real 5.4
8 Thembelani Bholi 6.7
16 Issam Hamel 6.3
17 Andrea Pontanier 4.9