Through thin flakes of snow, the stand‑up crowd watched a cold‑bit contest where winter elements could not detach either side from the rhythm of forward play.
At the break Sphinx de Fer emerged from first‑half snow‑slips with a 12‑5 advantage, having crossed the line three times. After an early score by Bourrasques d'Acier ten minutes in, Sphinx de Fer answered at minute 19 with a slick break that paid immediately for a try, and a clean conversion at minute 20 lifted the scoreboard to 7‑5. A second try at 21 pushed the lead to 12‑5, even though the match‑winning conversion slipped at 22.
The second half saw Bourrasques d'Acier close the gap after a 42‑minute strike that raised the tally to 12‑10, but a missed conversion kept the margin at four points. Sphinx de Fer soon reclaimed dominance with a try by Léandre Dupont at 58, the score becoming 17‑10. Doubling the tally with another try at 68 finished the rally, a conversion call finally falling short at 70 and leaving final figures 22‑10.
Quentin Valtier's composed finish in the first half proved the decisive contribution, while Léandre Dupont's late break and touchdown proved essential in the closing stages. Both men linked powerful mauls to accurate ball‑handling that kept the opposition at bay. With no penalties or cards issued, the match settled around the rhythm of the lines and the relentless drive for the try line.
The scoreboard reads 22‑10, four tries for Sphinx de Fer versus two for Bourrasques d'Acier, with conversions settling at one successful for the home side against none for visitors. The difference in conversions and the early snowfall‑tripped rush by Bourrasques d'Acier highlighted key turning points, yet Sphinx de Fer’s ability to press the advantage twice more than the opponent sealed a clear victory.