Onore al rovigo!!!

FULL TIME! Thats the full 80 minutes here at the Stadio Mario Battaglini. The final score is 17-20. A real test for Grenoble. A strong push by Rovigo and it looked like either team could have won this one. Grenoble defended well in the last 10 minutes while two men down. Rovigo did themselves proud however couldn't get their first Challenge cup win since 2008. Grenoble grab an important away win.

An admirable performance by Rovigo is unfortunately not enough as Grenoble come away with a close 17-20 victory, putting them tied for points with London Irish in Pool 1.

A real lack of discipline from the French side. Louise Marrou has now also been yellow carded. Rovigo now chasing the game with two extra men.

Rovigo not looking out of place in the Challenge Cup. Huge effort from the Italian side. Still three points behind Grenoble but have an extra man for the remaining 10 minutes as Thibault Rey has been yellow carded for Grenoble.

End to end stuff. Grenoble back ahead with a try from Chris Farrell. Looking like the match can go either way

Tries from Laurent Bouchet and Robinson Caire put Grenoble infront on the 47th minute. However Rovigo show resilience with a try from Davide Farolini. Rovigo back in front, with the home side up 17-15

Second half is underway. The home side will com out full of confidence after the opening forty and with a man advantage for the opening exchanges they will be hoping to push on.

A surprisingly solid first half by the Italian squad leaves them with a 12-5 lead over Grenoble at half time.

Half-time whistle goes and the home side hold an encouraging 12-5 lead.