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Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Castres take a 14-9 lead over the Newport Gwent Dragons into halftime. The home side have scored two tries, but the boot of Dorian Jones has kept Newport in the game. It's just a 5 point gap at the break with everything to play for in the second forty.

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Jones converts his third penalty kick, Castres 14-9 Newport

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Jones closes the gap to eight, Castres 14-6 Newport

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Palis bags the second try for the hosts, Castres 14-3 Newport

Mark Howel Nov 11

come on Dragons

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Jones closes the gap to four points, Castres 7-3 Newport

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Kirkpatrick gets the first try of the match, Castres 7-0 Newport

Ultimate Rugby Nov 11

Castres hosts the Newport Gwent Dragons in round 2 of the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
Castres sit in a disappointing 10th position in the French Top 14, with three wins and five losses from their eight games. It will be their first match in the Challenge Cup, as their first round fixture against Pau was postponed in the wake of the tragic Paris attacks.
Newport lies in 9th spot in the Guinness Pro 12 with two wins and five defeats from their seven matches. They did however get their Challenge Cup campaign off to a successful start with a 30-12 win over the Sale Sharks in round 1. They will be looking for back to back wins in the competition.