Rain pours from the start, turning the pitch into a greasy expanse that tests ball handling and kicking. Les Hérauts de l'Aurore Sombre (hereafter Les Hérauts) begin under these damp conditions, while Sphinx de Fer faces the challenge of keeping the ball clean in the slick field.
The opening minute sees a quick injury for Les Hérauts, forcing an early adjustment. At minute 4 Sphinx de Fer snatches a try, but the subsequent conversion fails at minute 5, leaving the score at 5‑0 in favour of Sphinx. The momentum shifts at minute 7 when Benoît of Sphinx receives a yellow card, reducing Sphinx to twelve men and exposing gaps in their defense.
Les Hérauts seize the opportunity. A try at minute 9 gives them a 5‑5 tie, and their conversion proves successful, giving Les Hérauts a slender lead of 7‑5. The pressure mounts on Sphinx; at minute 16 Les Hérauts score again, but the conversion attempt fails, keeping the score at 12‑5. Another try at minute 19 extends Les Hérauts’ advantage to 15‑5, with yet another conversion missed, while Sphinx’s only score of the half remains unchanged.
The second half sees little action from Sphinx. Les Hérauts continue to dominate, scoring a final try at minute 58. The conversion fails at minute 60, finalising the score at 22‑5. No further penalties or cards appear after the early yellow card for Benoît.
Despite the lack of named performers on the Les Hérauts side, their forwards maintain relentless pressure, while the backs exploit gaps left by Sphinx’s reduced numbers. Benoît’s yellow card proves decisive, as Sphinx struggles to regain their rhythm in the back line.
In summary: Les Hérauts score four tries, converting only one; Sphinx records a single try with a missed conversion. One injury and one yellow card shape the contest. Les Hérauts’ ability to secure a conversion early and their persistence in the later minutes lead them to a convincing 22‑5 victory over Sphinx de Fer.