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Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Its all over at the Stade Jean Dauger and its the home side that have come out victors, 27-19 the final score. Bayonne thoroughly deserved the win as they were the superior team on this occasion. The coaching staff will be relieved to get some much needed points to lift themselves out of bottom spot on the table. Not much can be said for Blanco's army however, it really is a very bleak affair at this stage. That's only one 1 win in 8 eight games now. What makes things even harder to swallow was Pietersen missing a very kickable last minute penalty which would have earned them the losing bonus point. The South African winger had been poor with the boot all evening and this just made things far worse. That's all from us here this evening but please tune in again soon for some more live rugby coverage!

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

TRY BIARRITZ. A consolation try at this stage with only 5 minutes left on the clock but the losing bonus point is now within touching distance. Pietersen crosses in the corner and is virtually untouched as he places the ball down. The same winger also adds the extras. 27-19

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Ugalde earns himself 10 minutes in the bin for killing the ball when Biarritz were in a threatening position.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

TRY BAYONNE. Mike Phillips takes a quick tap penalty 5 metres from the Biarritz line and the big number 9 bursts over for a opportunistic try. Just reward having been denied a try by the TMO just moments earlier. Bustos Moyano just misses with the conversion. 27-12

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Bayonne pinned for offiside in the ruck but Pieterson unable to take advantage yet again. 22-12

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Bayonne have started this half brightly and are looking dangerous with ball in hand! After sustained pressure they are eventually awarded with a penalty and Bustos Moyano maintains his superb record. 22-9

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

That's half time at Stade Jean Dauger and its Bayonne who lead by 19 points to 9. Biarritz have put in a poor first half performance that has defined their season thus far. The only try of the half has come through Marvin O'Connor and his opposite winger, Martin Bustos Moyano has been impeccable with the boot. Bayonne deserve their 10 point lead at this stage as they have dominated most facets of game in the first 40 minutes. Will Blanco's men have any response in the second half? Stay tuned to find out.

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

That's another missed opportunity for Pieterson. His team mates can't be thanking him at this stage

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

TRY BAYONNE. The first try of the game has arrived and its Marvin O'Connor who grabs it. Lovely link up play with Joe Rokocoko and O'Connor allows to barrel over from 10 metres out. The TMO was needed to clarify things but the try was eventually awarded. 19-6

Ultimate Rugby Sep 9

Yet another penalty from the winger bring the score now to 12-3. Offside the foundation of this penalty.