Partly cloudy skies over the stadium create a crisp backdrop as Les Panthères de la Mer take on Les Loups de Plomb. The broadcast cues the excitement of a rivalry match where every tackle, lineout and burst of speed carries weight.
First half begins hot. Panther #8 blasts 30 metres to ground a try at minute 9, and Panther #21 turns it into a two‑point conversion. Two minutes later, another Panther crosses the plane, inviting Eloi to secure a successful conversion at minute 21. A sudden surge at minute 27 as Clovis slices through, grounding for another try. An attempted conversion at minute 29 fails, snapping the rhythm. Les Panthères ride a 19‑point advantage into half‑time, while Les Loups hang their score at zero.
Second half sees Les Panthères affirm dominance. A quick try at minute 43 adds five points but is followed by a missed conversion, keeping the margin wide. Les Loups retaliate at minute 45 with a sharp try and the conversion at minute 46, cutting the deficit to 12‑5. Les Panthères answer immediately; a try at minute 49 and a successful conversion at minute 50 push the total to 26‑7. Les Loups fail to convert another try at minute 60, finishing with only 12 points. An injury at minute 54 forces Les Loups to adjust their back‑line lineup.
Clovis's 27‑minute try stands out for its hard‑charged break. Eloi’s calm placement of the conversion at minute 21 keeps Les Panthères ahead, while the unnamed Panthers at minutes 9 and 19 create early momentum. Les Loups' lone try at minute 45 remains a reminder of their fight but falls short of a breakthrough.
Final score: Les Panthères 36 – 12 Les Loups. Six tries for Les Panthères vs two for Les Loups. Conversions were three successful for Les Panthères, just one for Les Loups. No penalties or cards were issued, proving the match was raw, fast and full of tactical precision. Les Panthères’ relentless pressure and accurate finishing secured the emphatic win.