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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

It's all over here and it's the hosts Castres who hold on for a deserved 9 point victory. Thanks to all of you that checked in for our coverage and updates, we look forward to bringing you more top flight rugby.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

PENALTY CASTRES. The latest strike from Kockott should put the game beyond reach as they move 9 points up with less than 5 to play. 27-18 the score.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

PENALTY CASTRES. Massive three points from the boot of Kockott as they stem the momentum which Oyonnax seemed to have gathered. Makes it a 6 point difference now again. 24-18.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Second yellow card of the game for Castres, this time it's openside flanker Johnnie Beattie which means they will play out the majority of what remains with just 14 players. Could have a massive bearing on the result.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

DROP GOAL OYONNAX. The travelling side just won't go away, a penalty from Lespinas on 59 minutes followed by a drop goal from the fly-half on 66 means there is only three in it. 21-18.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Both sides exchange penalties just one minute apart. First Lespinas struck for Oyonnax before Kockott responded almost instantly. 21-12

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

TRY CASTRES. Despite going down to 14 men just minutes previous when Bornman was shown a yellow, Castres manage to get over for their second try of the game, this time it's scrum-half Kockott. He fails with his conversion attempt but their lead is now stretched to 18-9.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

PENALTY OYONNAX. Encouraging start to the second period for the visitors as they narrow the deficit to four after another Lespinas penalty. 13-9.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Second half is underway!

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Half time here at Stade Pierre Antoine and it's home team Castres who lead by 7 and it's courtesy of a try from Brice Mach.