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Ultimate Rugby May 5

Jerome Porical makes a disappointing attempt at a penalty and fails to secure 3 points.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

Swift break by the away side's centre, Hingano, sets up a try by Levani Botia. Fortassin converts for a 7-3 lead over the home side.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

La Rochelle manage to deny another assault by the home side, as they win the penalty from a scrum 5 metres from their try line.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

Lyon make a wonderful break with an unexpected quick penalty, but fail to make the try line because of a knock-on.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

Solid defense by Lyon as Vincent Pelo is pulled out into touch to give Lyon the put-in to the lineout.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

A good block down from La Rochelle prevents Ricky Januarie from executing a box kick to clear.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

Fabien Fortassin fails to level the sides with missed penalty.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

Brilliant offload by Lyon fuels a swift break, and awards the home side with a penalty in front of the La Rochelle posts.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

Lyon get an early penalty to bring play into the La Rochelle twenty-two.

Ultimate Rugby May 5

Hello all, welcome to today's clash between Lyon and La Rochelle. This match is part of the Top 14 Orange league, and will be played in Matmut Stadium, Lyon. The home side is currently sitting at the bottom of the table with and underwhelming 35 points, while La Rochelle are slightly higher at 50. Both teams will be eager for a win. Conditions look good, with clear skies and a temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius. Kick-off to begin shortly.