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Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

TRY! Racing's pressure in attack deems too much for Grenoble. Francois Van Der Merwe forces his way through after a long phase of attack for the home side. Machenaud adds the extras and puts Racing ahead by 8 points.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

They lose the ball in attack, but the referee brings play back for the penalty advantage.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Racing find themselves just metres from Grenobles try line.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Racing go on the attack and really begin to test Grenoble's defensive ability.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Nigel Hunt sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Machenaud opens the scoring early and puts Racing in the lead with his kick at goal.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

We're back underway for the second half! The only change from either side is Audin coming in to replace Laulala.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

The referee blows it up for half time. At the interval visitors Grenoble lead by 2 points with a scoreline of 16-14. A great half of rugby by both sides, with 3 tries already in this game scored by Claassen, Machenaud and Mignot. With Racing trailing by so little, this game is still there to be won by either side. Stay tuned for live updates of the second half.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

Last play of the half and it's a scrum.

Ultimate Rugby Mar 3

TRY! Racing go into the corner and execute the maul again from their line out. Claassen controls the ball from the back of the maul and goes over to score the try.