Tuivuaka scores in Brive loss to Beziers
Brive suffered another loss on Friday night, this time to Beziers 25-17.
Asaeli Tuivuaka scored his 3rd try of the season after charging into the Beziers wall and powering over right on the stroke of halftime.
He was up against his former Sevens teammate Aminiasi Tuimaba. Both players turned in solid performances for their respective sides but Tuimaba and Beziers were a little too good at home.
Vatubua scores as Dax win second straight game
Things are looking up at Dax after they secured their second straight win, the first time they have won back-to-back matches this season.
Even more impressive they did it on the road, vs Biarritz.
Veteran Centre Jale Vatubua scored his first try of the season in the 48th minute after running up in support and receiving a beautiful offload close to the Biarritz tryline.
After sitting at the bottom of the ladder for most the season, Dax are now outside the relegation zone but will have to beat 15th placed Mont de Marsan next up to avoid dropping back.
Sawailau try the winner for Oyonnax
Edward Sawailau's 71st minute try was the difference for Oyonnax in their 27-24 win over Agen.
They move once step closer to the top 6 after enjoying their best month of the season, winning 3 of their last 4 games including away to Agen who sit in 6th spot.
Sawailau was making his return, his first match since round 3 and dotted down after chasing through on a perfectly weighted chip kick inside the opposition 22 metres.
Tutuvuli scores first try for Carcassonne
Viliame Tutuvuli scored his first try for Carcassonne in their round 11 loss to Valence. At home, they put up a big fight against the top 4 Romans but couldn’t quite finish their comeback after trailing 29-7 at one point in the second half.
In the 59th minute Tutuvuli leapt above his opposition winger to take a cross-field kick and touch down in the left corner in an impressive show of athleticism.
He made a match high 60 metres from 9 carries and 1 linebreak.
Carcassonne are now winless in their last 6 games and sit at the bottom of the table. Things don’t get easier, with a tough schedule over the next 5 weeks starting with Provence, Vannes, Brive, Soyaux and Oyonnax.
First Pro D2 try for Thompson
Grenoble Looseforward Josh Thompson scored his first Pro D2 try in their round 11 loss to Vannes 28-18.
He broke away from the side of a lineout maul to crash over in the 76th minute.
The former Western Force backrower has impressed over the past month, holding down a starting position.
Flying Fijians lose opening November test
The Flying Fijians were beaten by England in their opening match of the Quilter Nations Series in Twickenham 38-18.
Fiji Captain Tevita Ikanivere scored 2 tries including their first in the 9th minute from the back of a lineout maul. He crossed again in the 51st minute from a lineout move close to the English tryline.
Flyhalf Caleb Muntz scored a brilliant team try but was inefficient with the boot, missing all 3 conversion attempts.
Yellow cards to Selestino Ravutaumada and Josua Tuisova proved costly as 2 of England's tries were scored with Fiji down to 14 men.
Fiji regroup and head to Bordeaux to face France on Saturday night (Sunday morning FJT).
Powell scores first try for Nissa
Nissa Centre Christa Powell scored his first competition try for the club in their win over the struggling Marcq-en-Baroeul 30-21.
His try came in the 52nd minute when he ran a great line to slice through the defence from 15 metres out.
Nice maintain first spot, equal with Narbonne.
Qeleca try seals win for Bourgoin
Bourgoin Flyer Saimone Qeleca scored his first try for the club. He chased through on a kick inside the opposition 22 to score in the 75th minute, his try sealing the win over Suresnes 26-16.
It's only his 2nd match for the club after making his debut in last week's victory over Rouen.
Bourgoin move into 11th position following their 3rd win, 2 of which in the past 2 outings.
Perigueux win 3 straight
CA Perigueux won their third straight match after defeating Bressane 28-10.
Centre Fred Hickes scored his 3rd try of the season and 2nd in as many games in the 74th minute when he powered through several defenders from close range.
They move into 3rd on the National 1 ladder after 10 rounds, a single point behind joint leaders Nice and Narbonne.
Dax move from bottom of ladder
Dax are finally off the bottom of the Pro D2 ladder, leapfrogging their opponents Carcassonne following their 19-0 shut-out win.
Winger Jope Naseara scored in the 26th minute after scooting from the base of the ruck. It's his 3rd five pointer this season.
They have an opportunity to get their season back on track with somewhat favourable matchups coming up in Biarritz and Mont de Marsan.