Rugby – National 2. In Graulhet, Niort RC loses a second away match in a row.

Postponed due to the sudden death of Niort RC fullback Quentin Gobet, the trip to Graulhet was put back on the calendar just before Christmas, this Saturday, December 21, 2024. After the short defeat at Saint-Jean-de-Luz (16 -15), the Niortais, still leaders, went to the Tarn with the intention of rectifying the situation.

6-13 at halftime

Trailing 3-0 (11th), then 6-3 (32nd), Johann Authier's men broke away before the break, thanks to a try from Buch converted by Sanchez (6-10, 36th). Temporarily excluded at the start of the match, the latter added three points before the break (6-13).

But this advantage goes up in smoke when, after a second yellow card on the Deux-Sévrien side, the SCG materializes its highlight with a converted try from Green (13-13, 57th), followed by a penalty from Richard (16-13, 63rd). In the 73rd minute, the NRC obtained a penalty and, rather than trying to equalize, chose the penalty to go for the win. But the touch from 5 meters does nothing, and neither does the end of the match. For the second time in a row, the Niortais must be content with a defensive bonus point away from home.

The sheet

Halftime: 6-13.

Referee: Mr. Vals.

The mark for Graulhet: 1 E Vert (57th); 1 T Richard (57th); 2 P Richard (10th, 31st, 63rd).

The score for Niort: 1 E Buch (36th); 2 P Champs (23rd), Sanchez (40th + 1); 1 T Sanchez (36th).