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Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Well that is all we have time for here at the Stade Pierre-Antoine. As Castres hang to claim a tight 17-16 win over Oyonnax. A very competitive game which in the end Castres were deserving of. Oyonnax started brilliantly with second row Lasselle going over the whitewash in the second minute. But that was as good as it got for the away side with Castres dominating from their with Palis touching down and the boot of Kockott pulling them clear. The boot of Lespinas brought them to just a point behind but it was little too late as Castres hung on to claim yet another win at home. Castres now close the gap on Stade as they remain third in the table while Oyonnax remain second from bottom ahead of Biarritz but will be very wary of relegation with games running out. They will be hoping for a change in fortune next week with Bordeaux Begles travelling to Stade Charles Mathon where Oyonnax have an impressive home record with only Stade Francais picking up a win their. As for Castres they travel to the Stade Mayol to take on Toulon in a repeat of last years Top 14 final. Thanks for tuning into this evenings match with Ultimate Rugby, enjoy the rest of the Rugby over the weekend. Until next time.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Ref blows his whistle for full-time, Castres narrowly hang on for the win!

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Oyonnax win the lineout and have the ball on halfway. They are going through the phases and will hope to get a late penalty or drop goal and claim a late win.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Palis climbs up high to win the drop off and is tackled to the ground. Kockott picks the ball from the back of the ruck and clears for the homeside.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Oyonnax win the scrum and the penalty which Lespinas kicks from halfway and is successful with a fantastic effort. Castres now have a slender one point lead with 4 minutes left on the clock.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Castres will hope to hold on for a win and continue their fine home form this year in the Top 14 as they aim for back to back championships. Scrum to Castres on halfway.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Lespinas gets a penalty 30 metres out for Oyonnax after Castres are penalized for hands in the ruck. 10 minutes left with Oyonnax behind by 4.

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Castres are struggling to emerge from his their half as Oyonnax are camped there possession, they need to convert their chances though

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Karena Wihongi and Tichit are both shown yellow for a scuffle

Ultimate Rugby Feb 2

Richie Gray is making a huge impact now after entering the game from the bench. The Scot makes some good ground as Castres enter into the Oyonnax 10 metre line.