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Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Blues are mauling forward well from the lineout.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

The Blues are awarded a penalty after Montpellier are guilty of holding on. They make touch inside the Montpellier 22'. There are just under 2 minutes left.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Touch isn't made and the full backs exchange a few kicks before Ben Lucas makes touch just inside the Blues' half.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Josh Turnbull and his fellow forwards just picking-and-going to bring it forward. They hold on for too long and the referee awards the visitors a penalty.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Rhys Patchell gathers from the kick-off and makes another great break to bring it straight back to the Montpellier 22'.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

He misses to the right and it remains 7-20.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Blues win a penalty after Montpellier use their hands on the ground. The referee warns the Montpellier players that there will be cards next time it happens. Rhys Patchell goes for goal this time.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Cardiff turn over from the lineout. Tom James is playing well and he makes a good break. Rhys Patchell does one better and brings the home side up to the Montpellier 22'.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

10 minutes to go in this first half.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

The lineout goes long and Cardiff get close but they hold on to the ball and Montpellier get the penalty.