Bordeaux-Bègles inflicts Castres’ first defeat at home

Union Bordeaux Bègles won 13-3 against Castres Olympique, during the 12th day of Top 14. Thanks to a solid defense and a decisive try from Moefana, the Bordelais put an end to the invincibility of the Tarnais in the Pierre-Fabre stadium.

A first half dominated by UBB

In the pouring rain, both teams struggled to complete their actions in the first minutes. Castres shows intensity in the contact zones, but Bordeaux opens the scoring in the 18th minute thanks to a penalty from Joey Carbery (0-3).

Castres equalizes in the 22nd minute with a penalty from Louis Le Brun (3-3). However, the Bordelais quickly regained the advantage. Carbery adds three additional points on a penalty in the 32nd minute (3-6). Just before the break, Yoram Moefana took advantage of a scratched ball to score a try, converted by Carbery, bringing the score to 3-13.

A second half without response for Castres

Despite the efforts of the Tarnais in the second half, the Bordelais maintained their impeccable defense. Castres tried to come back to the score with several penalties and breakthroughs into the opponent's 22 meters, but hand faults and an approximate conquest prevented them from achieving success.

For its part, the UBB demonstrated perfect tactical management, relying on precise footwork and judicious substitutions. The rain made conditions difficult for both camps, but Bordeaux remained solid, especially in the scrum, to contain the Castres attacks until the final whistle.

Bordeaux, a serious competitor abroad

This victory allows UBB to consolidate its place at the top of the ranking and prove its ability to win outside its bases. For Castres, this first defeat at home is a hard blow, especially as it comes during the 200th match of Mathieu Babillot, symbol of the club.

To summarizeBordeaux-Bègles won 13-3 against Castres, marking a turning point in the season for both teams. UBB shines with its efficiency away from home, while Castres will have to rectify the situation to regain its momentum at home.