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2020-21 Pro 14 season was different. Pandemic dictated, only twelve teams were involved, all regrouped in Europe - without South Africa. And it kind of brought back old memories. After a hat-trick last season with a victory over Ulster, Leinster hadn’t yet satisfy their appetite for more success. They managed to do something even more incredible that we could have imagined.A title for the agesSensational. Something that had never been done before. Historic.By winning an 8th United Rugby Championship title - a fourth one in a row - the 2021 version of Leinster has made history once again, securing a spot as one of the greatest club in the league history.This kind of superiority is likely to remain unmatched for a very long time. It is, indeed, quite hard to defend your title in URC: the only team to succeed in such a challenge was… Leinster, back in 2013 and 2014.And they meet again…It was a close season for Leinster and Ulster, being neck and neck in Conference A (14 wins, 2 losses each). But thanks to a display of tries in the previous games and 13 bonus points earned, the defending champion was ahead in the ranking table. One more victory over their fellow rivals in the round 14 (38-19) and Leinster had secured a top spot advancing to a 13th championship final.A 13th championship final against their best rival: Munster (recording a 14W-2L this season as well). The two Irish teams have played each other twice in a final, winning one each (Leinster in 2002 (24-20) and Munster in 2022 (19-9)). It was time to find out which one was going to take the lead.But this season’s final game didn’t take the expected take-off. Was it due to Covid-19 restriction and the empty crowd? Probably. But Porter, Keenan, Hanshaw and Cie kept up the good defensive work until Jack Conan found a breach. The only try of the match to secure a 16-6 win over Munster and an 8th championship title. Not the expected show, but a memorable time for the Irish team, fans and followers all around the globe.
This seventh edition of the championship was played with a four-country format and it might have not be obvious to bet on a Welsh team to succeed in a competition that had been mostly dominated by Ireland. But if you had look a bit closer, you would have seen that the Scarlets had signed big names before the start of the season: Rhys Patchell, Werner Kruger, Jonathan Evans and Jonathan Davies, being back from Clermont, where he was playing in the French Top 14. The favourites had a solid start of their season. As per usual - almost - Munster and Leinster took the two first positions of the ranking table. And then, surprise - or not - Scarlets and Ospreys completed the top four. Four teams qualified for the semis. No Italy, no Scotland. An unforgettable prowessAfter a strong season, Scarlets became a dangerous team and definitely a hard one to beat! In the regular games, they had only lost to Ospreys and to Leinster, winning a capital game to Munster at Thomond Park (21-30).A good preparation before what was to come: the play-offs. Firstly, they got their revenge to Leinster (15-27) at the RDS Arena, getting three tries very early on and heading to a tumultuous final. More than a good preparation. Having already won to Munster probably gave the welsh team more confidence, but this final was almost a walk in a park. They produced a brilliant display to defeat Munster in the Dublin final.With an attendance of almost 45,000 people at the Aviva Stadium, they didn’t get scared, producing a spell of superb passing and attacking prowess which saw them quickly take the lead. Liam Williams delivered an amazing performance, showing the way and scoring the opening try for what was to be his last game with the team before heading to the Saracens in England. Soon, he was imitated by Steff Evans, who scored his 11th try of the season, making him best scorer, helping his team to bring their first title since 2004. A memorable triumph.
Farewell Celtic League. Goodbye Pro14. It is time for something new. Something fresh. Please welcome the United Rugby Championship. A new name to represent elite clubs across two hemispheres, because yes, it is also time to welcome the four new South Africa teams: Sharks, Stormers, Lions and Bulls. As incredible as it seems, two of them made it to the final for their very first year. What a start! But let’s rewind back to a crazy season, when the new teams have gained confidence through the year. Stormers lead the wayIn this new environment of 16 teams, they’ve all been separated into regional shield pools. And Stormers led the way to the South African one. With only four losses - the best total overall, all teams included - they finished second of the table ranking. Only Leinster, in the Irish group, did better in terms of wins with thirteen victories. One more win and six more points that made the reigning champion leader of the overall ranking table. Bulls’ achievement As the eight first teams made it to the play-offs, only Stormers, Ulster, Bulls and Leinster played the semis. An interesting South-African - Irish duel for a spot in the Grand final. And it was a massive choc in Dublin. The defending champion was knocked out of the competition against a brilliant Bulls ambush. The reigning champion, who had already lost to La Rochelle in the European Champions Cup less than a month ago, didn’t manage to get the best of the Bull’s aggressiveness. A super-close game (26-27) that stopped the Irish province from getting a fifth successive title, and a first final for the SA team of Pretoria. A great revenge for Jake White’s team who had lost in Ireland on the opening week (31-3) and didn’t want to live the same experience twice. On the other semi, Stormers got past Ulster with the same difficulty (17-15).A first URC final for a first SA derbyIt was definitely not the expected final - rather a real showpiece between two traditional rivals. But a great show to come between two teams that had both won 10 of their last 11 games as they marched through the play-offs.More than their individual performances, for the very first time in history the final of the competition did not include at least one Irish province. A great for time for the newbies, ending a run of 14 years dominated by Ireland. Prior to their arrival in the URC, the two teams had already met once in the Super Rugby final, Bulls winning (25-17) giving them a third title in four years. A crazy victory led then by Morne Steyn - still in the squad but on the bench for this special day to come.A packed Cape Town stadium welcomed Cheslin Kolbe and Victor Matfield to bring the trophy onto the pitch before celebrating what would for sure be a historical moment.Bulls were off to a better start. Ten points to three before half-time in a game dominated by kicking and gaining territory. But what could stop them from lifting their very first URC trophy in history? Probably their lack of discipline even though another part of the answer came from Evan Ross. At 22 years old, the No 8 had been playing incredible rugby the whole season and it made perfect sense that the rebellion came from the one awarded as the Next Gen Player of the year. Back from the locker-room craving to score, he turned things upside down in the game. The leading team suddenly became the defensive one and as discipline stayed a weakness, Cornal Hendricks left the pitch for 10 minutes. After almost an hour of play, Stormers eventually led the way and never let it go. Libbok secured the victory (18-13) with a drop-goal five minutes right before celebrating with teammates, becoming at the same time the player to score the most points in the regular season.
It’s a revengeful Warriors’ team that found their way to a second final in a row. Losing to Leinster the year before - the Irish becoming the first club ever to retain the trophy - the stakes were up high on the Scottish front. That season also marked something huge rugby wise: for the very first time in the league history, Leinster started the season without Brian O’Driscoll who had retired after 186 appearances with the green jersey and one last title. A good startThey were on a streak. After their 2014 campaign, Warriors kept going with the same intensity in their rugby. Sixteen wins at the end of the regular season and they easily and logically finished first of the ranking table. Right behind, Munster didn’t have any reason to blush either. 75 points as well but one less victory and they were second. Play-offs didn’t seem to be a huge obstacle as they quickly took the lead against welsh from Ospreys (21-18). The story could have been completely different for the Scot. Right before the 60th minute, Ulster was on the lead (6-17). Ulster was also dominating. It was then hard to know if the Warriors could turn the situation around. The stroke of genius came from Daniel Sander Merwe. One try, five minutes before the whistle was blown and the two teams were up to 14 all. Then, it all happened between the feet of Finn Russell. For his second season with the blue jersey, he had now the kick of the victory to kick. And he did it. 16-14. Warriors were off to a second final in a row. Exceptional. And the best was yet to come. An ever better endingThis one might have been an easy one. Truth be told - they probably deserved it after such a long and intense season. And once more, they showed a team with much character. Munster and O’Connell might differ opinion since their giant second row was playing his last rugby game. Not the expected farewell, but he’ll remain a name we remember as lock reference. A great player and a great man who gave so much to rugby.Warriors quickly and easily scored three first-half tries and Finn Russell sealed the win with a fourth right before the hour was indicated on the clock. With joy and emotion, Townsend’s men triumphed by 18 points (13-31) in a not very contested final but such a joyful one for the Scottish side.Glasgow had never won the title. No - not a single Scottish team had won a professional trophy, and that’s something to remember. A remarkable day for Scotland. A date to remember. At last, a trophy for a Scottish club in the professional rugby history.
TOULON OUTCLASS MHR On the opening day of this 19th Top 14 round, Toulon literally blew Montpellier out of the water (54-7). With 8 tries scored, "Les Varois" are back in the Top 6, synonymous with qualification for the finals. Review Duncan Paia'aua's try PERPIGNAN WIN CRUCIAL MATCH FOR SURVIVAL In the battle for survival, the Catalans won by the slimmest of margins against Oyonnax (14-15). The win takes USAP out of the relegation zone. However, the home defeat (almost) doomed the Oyonnax side. Watch Alistair Crossdale's solo try RACING SPRING A SURPRISE IN CASTRES With the return of Le Garrec, Gibert and Fickou, the team from Paris won in the final minutes at Pierre-Fabre (21-23). It was a hugely important win, and one that secures their place in the Top 6. Vibre ahead of the personal achievement of Racing winger, Christian Wade CLERMONT REASSURES AGAINST PAU After their disappointing draw against Oyonnax, Clermont were eagerly awaited when they took on Section Paloise. In a match that featured 8 tries, it was the Yellow and Blue who had the last word, winning 31-28. Check out Baptiste Jauneau 's try after some excellent work by his forwards. STADE FRANÇAIS CONFIRM TOP SPOT After being outplayed by Lyon for over an hour, the Parisians came out like champions at the end of the match. The pink soldiers remain leaders of the championship with this victory over the LOU (22-13). We show you winger Lester Etien's try from the end of the line. BAYONNE BY A HAIR AGAINST LA ROCHELLE The Basques continue their incredible unbeaten run at Jean-Dauger! Trailing 13-0, the Rochelais responded at the end of the match to pull back to within a point of the Aviron (13-12). Hastoy even had the match ball two minutes from time. But he only hit the post... Victory by a tiny point for Bayonne. Watch the magnificent team effort by the Rochelais, finished off by Judicaël Cancoriet. BORDEAUX WITHSTANDS TOULOUSAIN'S COMEBACK It was THE match of the day. In an electric atmosphere at the Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux seemed to be heading for an easy victory, leading 24-7 at the break. But the Toulouse team came back strongly just after the break. It was not enough against Bordeaux, who held their nerve at the end of the match. Victory 31-28 for UBB. Watch again the speedy try by France international Damian Penaud.
LA ROCHELLE POWER 5 AGAINST STADE FRANÇAIS On the opening day of the 18th TOP 14 season, "Les Maritimes" beat leaders Paris 23-3 with an attacking bonus. For the first time this season, Ronan O'Gara's men are in the TOP 6! Watch the fantastic try by South African winger Dillyn Leyds. CLERMONT AND OYONNAX GO HEAD TO HEAD In the battle of the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes, Clermont and Oyonnax played out a 15-15 draw. Plisson and Miotti scored all 15 of their teams' points from penalties-kick See Domingo Miotti's penalty-kick at the siren, which gave Oyonnax a draw. LYON ON TOP AGAINST CO After their rout in the Basque Country, Lyon won 34-19 in front of their home crowd against Castres Olympique. An attacking bonus earned at the very end of the match means that the LOU are now well clear of the relegation zone. Replay the first try of the match, scored by3rd row Jordan Taufua. MONTPELLIER WIN BY THE SLIMMEST OF MARGINS AGAINST UBB The MHR secured the vital points against Bordeaux with a narrow 10-3 victory. This was the fourth consecutive victory for the Montpellier side, who have confirmed their revival this season. Replay the only try of the match, scored by Cobus Reinach. PAU DEFEATS BAYONNE IN AN XXL MATCH 82 points scored, 42 to 40 for Section, it was THE match of the weekend! The 64 derby produced an 11-try encounter in which Pau and Bayonne went head to head. In the midst of all this madness, there was one magnificent try! It was scored by Palois winger Théo Attisogbe. PERPIGNAN TOPPLES TOULOUSE IN 2024! The reigning French champions fell to the Catalans! After 8 straight wins in all competitions, Stade Toulousain lost for the first time in 2024. It was a late win for the Catalans (27-17), who are always irreproachable at Aimé-Giral. Discover the winning try, scored by Tommaso Allan RACING GET BACK TO WINNING WAYS (AT LAST) After 5 consecutive league defeats, Racing 92 got back to winning ways with a 20-6 victory over RCT at Paris La Défense-Arena. The win keeps "Les Ciel et Blanc" in the Top 6 of the Top 14. Replay the only try of the match scored by Maxime Baudonne.
What if we took a step back in time? What if we relived the best actions of the French championship?Legendary Plays has selected 49 iconic Top 14 players just for you. You'll be able to rediscover some of these players' finest actions and most memorable moments.This collection will take you back ten or even twenty years! Without further ado, here is a presentation of some of the players in this collection.Christophe Dominici, the shooting starAgainst Biarritz Olympique, in the Top 16 final at the time, Christophe Dominici scored one of the finest tries ever scored in a French championship final.He picked up the ball on the halfway line, accelerated but was caught out...But he wasn't held! He rose to his feet at lightning speed, after sliding off his knees. His top speed then did the rest as he finished behind the try line. It was quite a career for the man with 67 caps for the French national team, and winner of the 1998 V Nations Tournament and 3 Six Nations Tournaments. A two-time European runner-up and 5-time French champion with Stade Français, Dominici was one of the greatest French wingers in history. Frédéric Michalak, the gifted FrenchmanDuring the 2001 final between Stade Toulousain and ASM Clermont, Michalak used his full range of skills to score a penalty from almost 50 metres. At just 19 years of age, the player trained at Stade Toulousain is discovering himself in the eyes of the rugby world.And his record of achievements is STRATOSPHERIC. Three times French champion (2 with Toulouse and 1 with Toulon), 6 times European champion (3 with Toulouse and 3 with Toulon). He has won the Six Nations Tournament 4 times, including 3 Grand Slams, and is the highest scorer in the history of the French national team with 436 points! Are you still alive? We can hardly believe it! Sébastien Chabal, Hummmm « Chabal »Naturally, this list includes the monster, the beast that is Sébastien Chabal, 62 caps for the French national team. A 113-kilogram colossus colliding with you at full speed obviously leaves its mark. His monstrous tackle in the Top 16 semi-final in 2003-2004 was a case in point.Click here to try to obtain his extraordinary tackleTo his credit? Two Six Nations tournaments, in the squad for two Rugby World Cups with Les Bleus. Apart from winning the French Pro D2 title with LOU in 2014, his record of achievements in France unfortunately does not reflect his career... A SENSATIONAL player that French rugby will never forget. Juan-Martin Hernandez, “El Mago”Juan-Martin Hernandez scored his side's only try of the semi-final in the corner against Bourgoin with his club Stade Français. It was a crucial try that sent the Parisians into the final at the Stade de France, before they went on to win it.A two-time French champion with Stade Français and European champion in 2015 with RCT, the Argentinian magician has spent some fine seasons on French soil. Whether he played as an opener, fullback, centre or even winger, his time in France was marked by his vision and exceptional intelligence. Hernandez won 74 caps for the Pumas, with whom he played in three World Cups. A monstrous career for an exceptional player. Imanol Harinordoquy, the leaping basqueDuring the Basque Country derby between Biarritz Olympique and Aviron Bayonnais, Imanol Harinordoquy was on the receiving end of a clever overhead kick from Dimitri Yachvili.The Basque player has won twice the French championship with Biarritz Olympique and is a two-time finalist in the European Cup.Winner of 4 Six Nations tournaments with the French team, including 3 Grand Slams (2002, 2004 and 2010), Imanol has also taken part in three Rugby World Cups, reaching the final in 2011. Finishing his career with Stade Toulousain, Harinordoquy's career was a reflection of his size (1.92 metres and 105 kilos): HUGE. You can find other old-fashioned players in our collection:Fabien Galthié : Stade Français 🇫🇷Xavier Garbajosa : Stade Toulousain 🇫🇷Florian Fritz : Stade Toulousain 🇫🇷Rupeni Caucaunibuca : SU Agen 🇫🇯Napolioni Nalaga : ASM 🇫🇯Jonny Wilkinson : RCT 🏴Jean-Baptiste Elissalde : Stade Toulousain 🇫🇷Julien Arias : Stade Français 🇫🇷Yann Delaigue : Castres Olympique 🇫🇷Dimitri Szarzewski : Stade Français 🇫🇷Brock James : ASM 🇦🇺Sonny Bill Williams : RCT 🇳🇿Lionel Beauxis : Stade Français 🇫🇷Pierre Mignoni : ASM 🇫🇷Pepito Elhorga : Aviron Bayonnais 🇫🇷Patricio Albacete : Stade Toulousain 🇦🇷Felipe Contepomi : RCT 🇦🇷Julien Malzieu : ASM 🇫🇷Byron Kelleher : Stade Toulousain 🇳🇿Iain Balshaw : Biarritz Olympique 🏴Julien Dupuy : Stade Français 🇫🇷Clément Poitrenaud : Stade Toulousain 🇫🇷Joe Van Niekerk : RCT 🇿🇦David Skrela : ASM 🇫🇷Sireli Bobo : Racing 🇫🇯Paul Sackey : Stade Français 🏴Luke McAlister : Stade Toulousain 🇳🇿Romain Teulet : Castres Olympique 🇫🇷Matt Giteau : RCT 🇦🇺Benoit August : Biarritz Olympique 🇫🇷Ignacio Corleto : Stade Français 🇦🇷Jamie Cudmore : ASM 🇨🇦Jean-Baptiste Poux : Stade Toulousain 🇫🇷Lionel Nallet : Racing 🇫🇷Mario Ledesma : ASM 🇦🇷Nicolas Brusque : Biarritz Olympique 🇫🇷Nicolas Mas : USAP 🇫🇷Pascal Pape : Stade Français 🇫🇷Percy Montgomery : USAP 🇿🇦Rodrigo Capo-Ortega: Castres Olympique 🇺🇾Sylvain Marconnet: Stade Français 🇫🇷Thibaut Privat: ASM 🇫🇷William Servat: Stade Toulousain 🇫🇷Yoann Maestri: Stade Toulousain 🇫🇷All these players and their actions are now available on Legendary Plays So don't wait, open your pack the old-fashioned way and let the magic begin.
Toulouse improve against neighbours Castres The South-West derby quickly turned in favour of Ugo Mola's men. Impressively effective, Toulouse outclassed their neighbours with 5 tries scored (33-6). A bonus-point victory that puts Stade Toulousain comfortably in the top 2 of the rankings. Watch the try scored by Juan-Cruz Mallia Bayonne outclass LOU in the race to stay up In an important game at the bottom of the table, it was the Basques who came out on top, and with flying colours. In front of their home crowd at Jean-Dauger, Bayonnais waited until the hour mark to turn the match in their favour (39-10). Replay the5th Bayonnais try by fullback Cheikh Tiberghien Montpellier record 3rd consecutive win over Oyonnax Les Cistes confirm their current good form. The MHR won at Oyonnax (35-39). The win sees the Montpellier side leave the red zone for the first time since matchday 4! Oyonnax remain in last place in the Top 14. Watch again the try by Montpellier3rd row Nico Janse Van Rensburg Stade Français consolidate top spot The Parisians beat Section Paloise 25-12 at the Stade Jean-Bouin. Thanks to a brace from the inevitable Sekou Macalou, Stade Français clinched an attacking bonus point and remain top of the league. See one of Sekou Macalou's tries Toulon forget the bonus point against USAP A convincing victory for "Les Varois" on their home turf against USAP (44-22). Gaël Drean scored twice, enabling Toulon to regain a place in the top 6. USAP, on the other hand, find themselves relegated. Enjoy the crazy run made by Toulon winger Gaël Drean Bordeaux reassure themselves against Racing After their heavy defeat at Castres, UBB responded well in front of their home crowd with an easy 21-5 win over Racing 92. With Nicolas Depoortere on fire, Bordeaux are back on the podium. The Francilians, on the other hand, are on a downward spiral, suffering their fifth successive defeat in the league... For you, the Nicolas Depoortere rocket ! La Rochelle close in on the Top 6 It was a victory that will do La Rochelle's morale a world of good. In poor form since the start of the season, the Maritimes put on a show at Marcel-Deflandre. By scoring no fewer than 6 tries, the "Yellow and Black" secured a valuable attacking bonus point in the race for qualification. Final score? 42-3! You can see Teddy Thomas' try here
Montpellier secure home advantage Buoyed by their comfortable win at Racing last week, Montpellier are continuing their drive to stay in the top flight. Les Cistes won on home turf against a valiant Bayonnais side (28-23). The Basques secured a precious bonus point at the end of the match. Replay the MHR team try, scored by Brandon Paenga Amosa Pau dispose of Toulon Following their success at Chaban-Delmas, Section Paloise overcame RCT this weekend (17-9). It was a small but precious victory for the Palois, who are back in the TOP 6. Watch the interception that led to Luke Withelock's try USAP win with bonus point against La Rochelle The Catalans have confirmed that they will be hard to beat at Aimé-Giral. Perpignan beat the European champions 27-15 with an attacking bonus. Replay of Tommaso Allan's splendid try from the line Castres Olympique roll over UBB In the top-of-the-table match, it was Castres Olympique who came out on top against Bordeaux. A bonus-point win (41-12) sees Jeremy Davidson's men join the Top 14 podium. Take a look at the first try scored by Jack Goodhue, the all-black centre in the colours of the CO. Lyon take a breath of fresh air LOU Rugby beat Oyonnax 43-26 in a match crucial to their survival. The Lyon side are now 10th in the table, while Oyonnax are more relegated than ever. Watch Davit Niniashvili's splendid try Stade Français take the derby by storm The Paris derby was the eagerly-awaited match of matchday 16. The match ended in a solid victory for Stade Français at La Défense Arena (11-27). With Peniasi Dakuwaqa on fire, the men in pink are still top of the Top 14. Vibre ahead of Peniasi Dakuwaqa 's crazy 127-metre run! Toulouse's Espoirs win at Clermont It's THE big win of the 16th matchday. With a (very) young team, Toulouse won the battle against Clermont (33-37). With no fewer than 10 tries scored in the match, Ugo Mola's men join Stade Français at the top of the table. Watch Arthur Retière's speedy try
Lyon bounce back against Rochelais. The LOU beat the reigning European champions 28-17 thanks in particular to a brace from Baptiste Couilloud. The Lyon side have given themselves some breathing space, but are still under pressure in the race to avoid relegation. Check out the trickster try by Lyon's captain. Pau score big in Bordeaux Section Paloise beat Union Bordeaux Bègles 20-10 at Chaban-Delmas. The Béarnais are back on track after a run of 4 consecutive defeats, while the Girondins have come to a real standstill. Replay the first try of the match scored by Axel Desperes Paris snatch bonus point from USAP. The pink soldiers were held by the Catalans for 60 minutes before winning 32-19. The Parisians take the offensive bonus point and the lead in the French championship. Watch the 4th Parisian try by Rory Kockott. Racing humiliated by Montpellier. The league's bottom side pulled off a major coup with a 44-20 win at Paris La Défense Arena. The bonus-point win moves the Cistes back to within a point of 12th place. You will find the trial of Christopher Tolofua, who arrived a week ago from Toulon. Toulouse beat Oyonnax in a festival of tries The red-and-black duel was won by Toulouse with a (prolific) score of 61-34. It was a big win with an attacking bonus, marked by a four-try haul from Paul Graou, named man of the match. Watch one of the tries scored by Toulouse's scrum-half Bayonne win their tussle with Clermont. The Basques maintained their unbeaten home record by beating ASM 21-13. Grégory Patat's men continue to defend the impregnable Jean-Dauger turf, and are now in tenth place in the league. Watch again the try by Bayonne centre Guillaume Martocq. Castres dominate Toulon and return to the top 6 In this duel between contenders for the final stages of the competition, Castres defeated Toulon 25-17. Thanks to this victory, the Castrais are back in the Top 6 and confirming their good momentum. The winning try was scored by Josaia Raisuqe, and you can relive it here!
UBB's young winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey gave the French team the victory in the Six Nations match against Scotland (16-20). Scoring a solitary try with 10 minutes remaining, 'LBB' demonstrated his extraordinary athletic qualities to the French people. At just 20 years of age, the Bordeaux winger is slowly establishing himself as a starter in the French team. Find out more about Bielle-Biarrey's greatest Top 14 tries for Bordeaux. Legendary Plays tells you all about his qualities.A rare precocity: first try at 18!it was in March 2022, against ASM, that Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored his very first Top 14 try! Well served by an amazing pass between the legs of Gatien Massé, he picked up the ball on the wing and accelerated to finish behind the goal line. The first try of a long series. He's barely of age, but he's already fearless. Votre navigateur ne prend pas en charge la lecture de la vidéo. Crazy speed, amazing stepsAgainst the Stade Toulousain on the round 24 of the 2022-23 Top 14 season, Bielle-Biarrey was at the end of a splendid move by UBB. Pierre Bochaton escaped along the touchline and fed his winger inside. The Girondin accelerated and left aside Retière with a side step before finishing between the posts. It was a try that confirmed that the 19-year-old winger was in the process of blossoming at the highest level. Votre navigateur ne prend pas en charge la lecture de la vidéo. A constant concern for supportAnother illustration of his qualities, this time against LOU Rugby. On the 6 of the 2022/23 Top 14 season, Jalibert broke through the Lyon defence in midfield. Louis Bielle-Biarrey stepped up to the ball and all he had to do was to extend his stride to score his 2nd Top 14 try. Votre navigateur ne prend pas en charge la lecture de la vidéo. Concluding aloneThis try he created all by himself! Against Montpellier, Bielle-Biarrey was on the left wing with no space in between... He took out two opponent players with a magnificent inside step, accelerated and then literally put the last defender down to score a try of his own. An action worthy of the greatest! Votre navigateur ne prend pas en charge la lecture de la vidéo. A scorer's instinctIt was against Oyonnax a few months ago, in December 2023 to be precise. Under the snow, Maxime Lucu kicked a penalty right next to the posts... The Oyonnax backs couldn't catch the ball and 'LLB', who came in at full speed, scored the try. It was a "strange" one, but opportunistic one for the international winger. Votre navigateur ne prend pas en charge la lecture de la vidéo.
5-point victory for USAP over RacingPerpignan comfortably beat the Racing 92 on their Aimé-Giral field (26-5). The bonus-point victory moves the Catalans away from the red zone, where they now lie 11th in the table.With this defeat, the team from the Paris region lose their spot at the top of the table and drop to the 4th one.Louis Dupichot's early try. Stade Français win at OyonnaxWith their 19-23 victory over Oyonnax, the Parisians are now at the top of the Top 14. The men in pink have confirmed that they are serious contenders for the title.Despite their defeat, we show you the powerful try scored by former Parisian Théo Millet. Clermont improve against LyonClermont won their 4th consecutive win in all competitions against LOU. With 6 tries scored, ASM pocketed the attacking bonus point and returned to the Top 6.Watch the try scored by Fijian third row Peceli Yato. La Rochelle secures victory over MontpellierLa Rochelle battled hard, but came out on top against MHR. An 18-10 victory in front of their home crowd keeps the Maritimes in touch with the play-off places.Brice Dulin's try was a model combination. Castres scores big against PauCastres' run of bad luck came to an end at Pau. After 4 straight defeats in the league, the CO won nicely against the Section Paloise (33-44). Les Béarnais, on the other hand, have been at a standstill for a few weeks now, suffering their 4th consecutive defeat in the league.You can find Vilimoni Botitu's try here. Toulouse at the very end against BayonneAfter a long struggle against a courageous Bayonne team, Toulouse finally came out on top against the Basques (46-26). This last-gasp bonus-point win means that Ugo Mola's men can hold on to the 2nd place in the table.Replay Antoine Dupont's splendid chistera for Pita Ahki. Bordeaux wins at Toulon for the first time in their history!It was THE match of the 14th round! Union Bordeaux-Bègles won in Toulon, something they had never managed to do before. A sumptuous try from Nicolas Depoortère gave Bordeaux victory at the very end of the match.
Stade Français spring a surprise in Bordeaux!The club from the French capital beat Union Bordeaux-Bègles 26-30 at Chaban-Delmas. It was a real performance from the men in pink, enabling them to leapfrog their opponents in the standings.Watch the best try of the match, scored on the counterattack by Romain Buros. Bayonne secure the points against OyonnaxThe Aviron gave itself a scare against a valiant team of USO. Trailing 14-6 after half an hour, the Basques turned the tide to maintain their unbeaten home record (21-17). A deft try from Aurélien Callandret gave Bayonne the victory at Jean Dauger. Clermont come from behind to beat CastresASM won 20-23 at Pierre-Fabre! It was a fantastic performance from the Yellow army, who confirmed their two last very good matches in the Challenge Cup. On the other hand, it was a second consecutive home defeat for Les Castrais.A worrying setback, despite Santiago Arata's bright try. Tough Lyon solid against USAPIn a hard-fought match, with 3 tries each, it was the LOU who emerged victorious (36-24). After suffering 45-0 at Ernest Wallon, the Rhodanians reacted well against Perpignan.Take a look back at the amazing try scored by Baptiste Couilloud. His fourth of the season. MHR give themselves some air against PauLast in the table, Montpellier needed to win at all costs against Pau. They did just that, with a precious 22-17 win. Jan Serfontein's early try was a major factor in the "Héraultais" success. Toulon wins by the skin of their teethOn Saturday evening's match between Toulon and La Rochelle, it was the men in Red and Black that came out on top at the very end. A final penalty kick from Melvyn Jaminet gave the RCT victory (25-23). Toulouse wins at the Defense ArenaIn the match of the day, it was Toulouse who emerged victorious. A final try from Ange Capuozzo gave Toulouse a precious victory (20-27).