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Toulouse Secures Top 14 Semi-Final Spot as Round 23 Delivers Thrilling Clashes

Narrow victories, playoff shifts, and key player absences define a dramatic weekend in French rugby's top league.

Ange Capuozzo bouillant, Baptiste Serin coupable.
Maël Moustin étincelant, Jacobs et l’UBB coulent.
Montpellier domine l’UBB ce dimanche.
Jeronimo de la Fuente et Romain Briatte.

Overview

  • Toulouse dominated Toulon 50-16 at the Stade Vélodrome, guaranteeing their place in the Top 14 semi-finals with three rounds remaining.
  • All four completed matches in Round 23 were decided by two points or fewer, showcasing the league's intense competition as the season nears its end.
  • Montpellier's 46-27 win over Bordeaux-Bègles elevated them into sixth place, solidifying their playoff contention.
  • Stade Français fell to Perpignan 20-18 and now sits 13th, just one point above the relegation zone, intensifying their battle to avoid the drop.
  • Romain Ntamack of Toulouse entered concussion protocol and will miss at least two weeks, while the Castres-Clermont match was postponed following Josaia Raisuqe's tragic death.