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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

A great kick chase forces Castres to kick the ball out 5m from their own tryline. After the lineout Oz takes the opportunity to narrow the score.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Grenoble set up a lineout 40m out, but are unable to make a dent in the defence. They opt to put boot to ball and hand possession back to Castres and a wonderful take by David Smith.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Penalty to Grenoble. Player isolated and holds onto the ball at the ruck.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Both sides have rung the changes. It has had a positive affect on the pace of the match.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Castres launch another attack from the lineout and make a line break through winger David Smith. Once the ball is recycled, it goes through the hands until Tulou barges over for a try.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Grenoble penalised as Latorre plays the ball on the ground. Castres will be able to clear the ball up field and relieve the pressure.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Possession changing hands with both sides having a go on attack. Grenoble take the ball through the phases on the Castres 22m line.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Great passage of play by Grenoble. Unfortunately for Tupuola he loses the ball forward to bring the attack to an end

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

The second 40 is underway and Grenoble are the first to attack. Tupuola makes a line break. Grenoble going forward

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Grenoble have been a victim of their own ill discipline. Castres have manage to convert the numerous penalties into points by making use of their powerful maul. Grenoble will have to fix their discipline if they are to get back into this match.