CHALLENGE CUP
Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Full Time and Lyon finish strong having dominated for large periods in what was an action packed game with plenty of excitement. Tonight's victory serves as a response to last weeks result. Lyon will move above Bordeaux in Pool 4. Final score-37-28. Thanks for following with Ultimate Rugby.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

TRY! Lyon respond with Thibaut Regard scoring. Porical converts. 34-28

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

TRY Bordeaux! Thibault LaCroix delivers for his side and puts Bordeaux in front with just over 10 minutes to go. Beauxis's conversion effort drifts wide. 27-28.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Both sides emptying their benches with a massive last quarter to play.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Again, Jerome Porical making no mistakes in capitalising on Bordeaux ill-discipline. 27-23.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Beauxis brings his side to within 1 point after converting a penalty despite the strong wind.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

TRY Bordeaux! Hooker Wayne Ole Avei crosses for his sides second of the evening. Beauxis converts reducing the gap to just 4.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Bordeaux are pinged for an offence at the breakdown. Porical makes no mistakes from the tee.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

And we're underway for the second half.

Ultimate Rugby Dec 12

Half time at Matmut Stadium and Lyon lead by a scoreline of 21-13. A flurry of tries in the opening 40 with the hosts claiming 3 to Bordeaux's 1. Bordeaux had a promising start but were held scoreless for 25 minutes. It's still there to play for so we can expect an exciting second half. Stay with us for further updates.