LOU ends losing streak with dramatic win

The LOU rugby team ended a four-match losing streak with a thrilling 31-27 victory over Bayonne in a Top 14 match at the Jean-Dauger Stadium. The game attracted 14,619 spectators, who witnessed a dramatic turnaround by the Lyonnais team.

Early lead for Bayonne

The match started strongly for Bayonne, who scored two tries in the first half. Millet scored in the 8th minute, and Wainiqolo added another in the 15th minute, giving the visitors an early advantage.

Bayonne dominates first half

Bayonne responded with three tries of their own, scored by Cramont in the 12th and 31st minutes, and Coly in the 22nd minute. This gave them a 21-12 lead at halftime, with a penalty by Segonds extending their advantage to 24-12 in the second half.

LOU's remarkable comeback

The LOU fought back in the second half, with Lorre scoring a try in the 48th minute and captain Baptiste Couilloud adding another in the 56th minute. Conversions by Berdeu helped Lyon take the lead again at 26-24.

Winning try seals victory

With only four minutes remaining, Masi scored the decisive try, securing a 31-27 win for the LOU. This was only the third victory in the team's history at Jean-Dauger and the second in the Top 14, with their previous win dating back to March 2021.

LOU climbs to fifth place

The victory lifted the LOU to fifth place in the Top 14 standings, marking a significant turnaround for the team after their losing streak.