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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

A great team try with the ball touching many hands. At the end of the phase it is Nayacalevu who scores in the corner to take the lead for his team

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

The second half is underway and both teams attacking ferociously. Macalou shows his strength in contact as Stade Francais attack on Begles 22m line

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

It has been a half of rugby that both team's kickers would rather forget. Begles dominated the opening exchanges, however the Stade Francais forwards have asserted their dominance. Neither teams have struggled to convert their opportunities onto the scoreboard. Begles lead by 2 points into the break.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

As the hooter sounds Begles try to get back on the offensive. Stade Francais defence holds strong.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Stade Francais have been dominant at scrum time, but have not been able to convert this into points.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Poirot is penalised at the ruck for hands in after the ruck had form. Stade Francais line up yet another shot at goal.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Less than 5 minutes remaining in the half

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Plisson slots an easy penalty kick to narrow the lead

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Stade Francais have a penalty 30m out from the Begles tryline. Penalty again awarded to them as Begles are offside.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Scrum on halfway soon after the restart. Penalty awarded to Stade Francais. They set up a lineout in Begles half.