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Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Full-time: Racing squeeze out a result against Lyon. A match that the Parisians were heavy favorites for turned out to be a difficult test for them. The conditions played their part this evening, with a lot unforced errors that badly disrupted the flow of the match. Lyon will rue their chances this evening. They wasted possession in key areas and Porical was wayward with his boot. Racing will take the win although this performance was far below their best. Thanks for staying with our live coverage this evening!

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Huge defensive effort from Racing in their own 22 forces a knock-on from Lyon. Scrum Racing with only a couple of minutes left on the clock.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Racing are putting the pressure on here in the final minutes but the Lyon defence remains resolute. Lyon need to counter quick if they're to get a result from this game

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

As we enter the final ten minutes Racing Metro hang on to a slender two point lead but Lyon look dangerous on the attack. A tense final few minutes awaits.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Goosen has the opportunity to put his side further into the lead with a long range effort. Unfortunately, his kick drifts left and wide of the posts. It had the legs, just lacked direction. The scores remain the same.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

With less than a quarter of the game remaining this game is anyone's for the taking. An exciting and tense final 20 minutes in store no doubt!

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The Racing scrum is unable to stay on its feet and buckles under the pressure from the Lyon forwards. Penalty to Lyon. Porical slots home his third of the night to bring the hosts within 2 points once again.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

Goosen restores his sides' 5 point cushion with a good effort from distance following an infringement at the ruck from a Lyon player. A well taken opportunity from Goosen.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

The poor, wet and cold conditions are playing their part this side of the break with unforced errors creeping in for both sides.

Ultimate Rugby Jan 1

A very tight encounter is unfolding in this second half with neither giving an inch in defence.