Soyaux-Angoulême secured a narrow 29-26 victory over Vannes in a Pro D2 clash on Friday evening, April 17, 2026, at Stade Chanzy. The result confirmed Vannes’ first loss since clinching a playoff berth, while Colomiers capitalized on the slip to narrow the gap in the race for direct semifinal qualification.
The match, part of the 27th round of the 2025-2026 Pro D2 season, saw Soyaux-Angoulême improve their home record with a hard-fought win. Vannes entered the game having already secured their place in the postseason, but the defeat ended their recent momentum.
According to match statistics from the encounter, Soyaux-Angoulême scored four tries through Baptiste Escoffre (13′), Paul Bergès (14′ and 30′), Hugo Texier (29′), and Mathieu Meïté (34′ and 80′). Baptiste Botica added three conversions and a penalty. For Vannes, Ben Stevenson (19′), Maxime Lafage (20′ and 27′ and 32′), François Gorrissen (26′), and Wayan De Benedittis (31′ and 37′) scored tries, with Lafage landing three conversions.
The victory allowed Soyaux-Angoulême to collect valuable points in their bid to avoid relegation, while Vannes, despite the loss, maintained their position in the playoff places. Colomiers, meanwhile, benefited from other results around the league, including Valence-Romans’ 36-35 defeat to Nevers, to move closer to the top two spots that grant automatic semifinal berths.
Stade Chanzy, located in Angoulême in western France, hosted the fixture under standard Pro D2 regulations. The attendance and weather conditions were not detailed in the verified match reports consulted for this article.
With the regular season entering its final stages, every point becomes critical for teams positioning themselves for the playoffs. Vannes will look to reset ahead of their next fixture, while Soyaux-Angoulême aims to build on this result in their pursuit of safety.
The Pro D2 league continues to deliver tight contests as clubs jostle for promotion places and playoff advantages. Fans can follow official league channels for updated standings and upcoming match schedules as the season progresses toward its conclusion.
Stay tuned to archysport.com for continued coverage of the Pro D2 playoffs race and all developments from France’s second-tier rugby competition.
