Toulouse Extends Top 14 Lead with Victory Over Montpellier, Pau Climbs to Second

Toulouse cemented its position at the top of the Top 14 standings on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with a dominant 45-29 victory over Montpellier at the Stade Ernest Wallon. The win, fueled by a strong first-half performance and two tries from scrum-half Paul Graou, extends Toulouse’s lead to 14 points over Pau. Elsewhere in the league, Pau secured a dramatic late victory over Racing 92, whereas Bordeaux-Bègles completed a late comeback against Lyon.

Toulouse Dominates Montpellier in High-Scoring Affair

The match between Toulouse and Montpellier was a showcase of attacking rugby, with a combined total of ten tries scored. Toulouse, having rested several key international players during their previous defeat against Bordeaux-Bègles, brought back their stars – including Thomas Ramos, Flament, Jelonch, Kinghorn, Dupont, and Aldegheri – for this crucial encounter. Montpellier, however, opted to rest their key players.

The home side started strongly, with Thomas Ramos crossing for the opening try in the 6th minute, following a well-executed pass. Ramos continued to be a key figure, adding further points throughout the match. By halftime, Toulouse had established a significant lead, capitalizing on Montpellier’s rotated squad. The final tally saw Toulouse score six tries to Montpellier’s four, with Toulouse also converting six conversions and a penalty, while Montpellier managed three conversions and a penalty.

This victory marks Toulouse’s eleventh consecutive home win, solidifying their status as the team to beat in the Top 14. The team’s consistent performance throughout the season has created a comfortable cushion at the top of the table.

Pau Snatch Late Win Against Racing 92

In a thrilling finish at the Stade de la Défense, Pau edged out Racing 92 with a 27-17 victory. Trailing by ten points with just two minutes remaining, Pau mounted a remarkable comeback, securing the win with late tries from Sam Whitelock in the 79th minute and Emilien Gailleton in the 80th + 1 minute.

Racing 92, who had led 17-3 at the 46th minute mark, will be left to rue missed opportunities. The defeat is their eighth of the season and leaves them in a provisional seventh place in the championship standings. They face a challenging derby against Stade Français in three weeks.

Bordeaux-Bègles Complete Comeback Against Lyon

Bordeaux-Bègles also secured a dramatic late victory, overcoming Lyon 21-17. Despite trailing 17-14 with just six minutes left on the clock, a try from prop Benjamin Tameifuna, expertly converted by Maxime Lucu, sealed the win for the home side in the 76th minute.

Bordeaux-Bègles had a strong start to the match, leading 14-0 despite the absence of several key players, but Lyon fought back to take the lead before the late drama unfolded. This win breaks Lyon’s four-match unbeaten run (three wins and one draw) and sees Bordeaux-Bègles climb to third place in the standings.

The Top 14 continues to deliver compelling action, with several teams vying for playoff positions. Toulouse’s dominant form makes them the clear favorites, but the chasing pack, including Pau and Bordeaux-Bègles, will be determined to close the gap.

Next up for Toulouse is a home match against [Next Opponent – Not Confirmed], while Pau will look to continue their momentum with a match against [Next Opponent – Not Confirmed]. Bordeaux-Bègles will travel to face [Next Opponent – Not Confirmed].

The league standings are constantly evolving, and fans can stay up-to-date with the latest results and news on the official Top 14 website.