Sun glistens over the pitch as Bourrasques d'Acier take the kickoff against Sphinx de Fer. Warm, dry conditions give teams plenty of running room and allow fast ball to fly high.
First half begins with a quick flourish from Sphinx de Fer when Quentin Valtier (20) breaks through for a try at minute 4, but a conversion fails at 5. Bourrasques d'Acier answer swiftly; a lineout win turns into a try at 9 and a successful conversion at 10. Momentum shifts again when Bourrasques score a second try at 11, though the conversion is missed at 12. A third try at 19, followed by a successful conversion at 20, puts Bourrasques ahead. Sphinx de Fer equalises at 21, and a conversion at 22 brings the score to 16-12. By half‑time Bourrasques d'Acier have 3 conversions, 3 failed conversions, and 3 tries to Sphinx de Fer's 1 try and 1 conversion.
In the second half Sphinx de Fer mounts a comeback when Trémayne Legrand (4) scores a try at 42, and the conversion at 43 levels the match at 18-18. Bourrasques d'Acier regain the edge with a try at 46, but the conversion fails at 47, keeping the score at 23-18. A yellow card for Pétrus Blondel (3) at 49 leaves Sphinx de Fer short of ten men. Bourrasques d'Acier take advantage, scoring at 50 and converting at 51 for a 31-18 lead. Sphinx de Fer responds with a try at 52, conversion at 53, cutting the gap to 31-23. Bourrasques d'Acier finish strong with a final try at 54, conversion fails at 55, ending the game at 36-26.
Standout performances shine through: Quentin Valtier drives 5 points with an early try; Trémayne Legrand adds another 5, securing a crucial score; Pétrus Blondel's yellow card at 49 turns the tide against Sphinx de Fer. Bourrasques d'Acier's 6 tries and 3 conversions, despite 3 misses, prove the decisive factor.
Final tally: Bourrasques d'Acier 36 (6 tries, 3 conversions, 3 failed conversions), Sphinx de Fer 26 (4 tries, 3 conversions, 1 failed conversion, 1 yellow card). The 10‑point swing after minute 49 and Bourrasques' relentless attacking play seal the victory.