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The most recent Top 14 match between Castres Olympique and USA Perpignan ended with Castres winning 23–7 at home on 29 November 2025, in a tightly contested game where Perpignan started strong but faded in the second half.

🔹 Latest Match Result (Castres vs Perpignan)

On 29 November 2025, Castres Olympique hosted USA Perpignan at Stade Pierre Fabre in Castres for Top 14 Matchday 11. The final score was:

• Castres Olympique 23 – 7 USA Perpignan

Perpignan opened the scoring with an early try by Dubois, converted by Urdapilleta (0–7), but Castres equalized before halftime with a powerful try from Veresa Ramototabua, converted by Popelin (7–7). In the second half, Castres took control with three penalties from Popelin and a late intercept try by Jack Goodhue, sealing the 23–7 win.

🔹 Key Moments & Stats (29 Nov 2025)

• First half :
  • Perpignan scored first (25′ Dubois try, Urdapilleta conversion).

* Castres replied with a forward-driven try by Ramototabua (31′), converted by Popelin.

* Score at halftime: 7–7.

• Second half :
  • Popelin kicked three penalties (46′, 51′, 66′) to put Castres ahead.

* Jack Goodhue intercepted and ran the length of the field for a late try (80′), converted by Chabouni.

* Perpignan were reduced to 14 men after a yellow card, which hurt their defensive shape.

• Discipline & territory:
  • Castres dominated territory and possession in the second half, especially around the breakdown.

* Perpignan’s discipline issues (yellow card, penalties) proved costly in the final 20 minutes.

🔹 Upcoming Fixture (Perpignan vs Castres)

The reverse fixture is scheduled for 30 May 2026 , when USA Perpignan will host Castres Olympique at Stade Aimé Giral in Perpignan in the Top 14. This will be one of the final rounds of the 2025–2026 Top 14 season, and it could be crucial for playoff or relegation battles depending on both teams’ positions at that stage.

🔹 Recent Form & Context

• Castres Olympique :
  • Coming into the Nov 2025 match, Castres were inconsistent but showed resilience, often grinding out wins at home.

* They rely heavily on their forwards and set‑piece, with Popelin and Goodhue as key attacking threats.

• USA Perpignan :
  • Perpignan started brightly in the 2025–2026 season but struggled with consistency, especially in away games.

* Their attack is built around pace out wide (Dubois, Urdapilleta) but can be vulnerable under sustained pressure.

🔹 What Fans Are Saying

On French rugby forums and fan threads, the 23–7 result sparked debate:

“Perpignan had the early spark, but their discipline killed them. One yellow and a few soft penalties in the second half let Castres take control.”

“Castres aren’t flashy, but they’re tough at home. That Goodhue intercept try was the killer blow – Perpignan’s heads dropped after that.”

Many fans expect a tighter, more physical battle when the teams meet again in Perpignan in May 2026, especially if both sides are fighting for European spots or to avoid the drop.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.