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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Castres win a penalty soon after kickoff. A great kick sets up a lineout near the Grenoble tryline where another dominant maul allows Rallier to muscle his way over the line.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Castres set up another lineout near the Grenoble tryline. This time their maul is successful and it is Tulou goes over from the back of the dominant maul.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

TMO confirms the ball was lost forward. No try.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

The ball is spread wide from the lineout and David Smith manages to get over the line in the corner, but seems to have lost control of the ball.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Castres opt not to go for the points and instead set up a lineout.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Urdapilletta attempts a cross kick which is gathered by the Grenoble winger who goes on the counter. He is then penalised at the next ruck for holding.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Castres put massive pressure on Grenoble straight from the kickoff. They find themselves inside the 22m area.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Castres opt to take the easy three points and extend their lead to 4 points with 10 minutes remaining in the half

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Combezou makes a great break down the side of the field and is brought down 15m out. Castres spreads the ball wide but the final pass misses the player and goes straight out into touch. The ref was playing advantage.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Grenoble wins a penalty at the ruck, holding onto the ball. A long range penalty by Germain narrows the scores.