If Stade Toulouse, leader with 48 points, and Pau, its runner-up (47), have broken away and seem well on their way to a direct qualification for the semi-final, the fight for the next four places, giving entitlement to the final phase, looks particularly uncertain. Like never before. Breathtaking suspense for observers, stressful for actors and supporters.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
