Clermont Auvergne head coach Franck Azema expressed disappointment after the team’s elimination from both the Champions Cup and the Top 14 playoffs, stating, “I didn’t take much pleasure this season” in a recent interview. The club’s exit from European competition and failure to secure a Top 14 playoff spot marked a turbulent campaign for the … Read more
Top 14 2025-26: UBB Bordeaux’s Shock Exit, La Rochelle’s Playoff Push, and Montpellier’s Semifinal Spotlight By Daniel Richardson | June 7, 2026 | Updated 14:30 UTC The 2025-26 Top 14 season regular concluded with a thunderclap: UBB Bordeaux’s unexpected elimination, La Rochelle’s dramatic playoff qualification, and Montpellier’s semifinal berth. With the knockout stages now set, … Read more
Clermont Faces Reality After Top 14 Elimination Despite Bordeaux Win Clermont Auvergne’s victory over Union Bordeaux-Bègles was ultimately a hollow triumph, as the club failed to secure a spot in the Top 14 postseason. Despite the win, the math did not fall in their favor, leaving the team outside the qualification bracket for the final … Read more
PARIS, FRANCE – Stade Français delivered a commanding performance on Sunday evening, dismantling Clermont 64-20 at Stade Jean-Bouin in a Top 14 clash that saw the Parisians reclaim their position on the podium. The victory, marked by a stunning nine tries, showcased an attacking prowess that left Clermont reeling. This match wasn’t just a win; … Read more
DECRYPTION – After Clermont’s victory against La Rochelle (32-27), Sunday, at the end of the 15th day of Top 14, discover what caught the attention of the editorial staff of the Figaro. TOPS End of suspenseful match There will have been suspense during this 15th day of Top 14. The day after a magnificent performance … Read more
During the third day of the European Cup, Bordeaux-Bègles hit hard against Northampton while Toulouse lost again away. Only ASM and Rowing are eliminated before the last day. Before the fourth and final day of the group stage of the Rugby Champions Cup, only two poor performers (out of the 24 teams entered) have already … Read more
After three defeats in a row, the Auvergnats won this Saturday at the Michelin, against the European champions from Bordeaux (34-19). In the fog, the ASM breathes a little. Clermont indeed won, this Saturday at the Michelin stadium, against Bordeaux-Bègles (34-19), on the occasion of Boxing Day of the 13th day of the Top 14. … Read more
Clermont rediscovered the taste of victory this Saturday evening against UBB in the Top 14 (34-19). Find out what caught the editorial attention. TOPS Moala, a successful first George Moala made his first appearance in the Top 14 this season perfectly. For his baptism of fire with ASM, the center delivered a complete performance, as … Read more
The Auvergne club ended a series of three defeats in a row by winning this Saturday against Bordeaux-Bègles (34-19). In doubt after three consecutive defeats, Clermont, notably supported by its opener Harry Plummer and good work from its forwards, reacted at the expense of Bordeaux-Bègles (34-19), Sunday in its Marcel-Michelin stadium in a match of … Read more
After the slap received in Perpignan and a fourth defeat in five games, the Auvergne club is playing very hard against UBB. The Toulouse residents will want to strike hard against the Rochelais. Established during the 2009-2010 season, the Top 14 Boxing Day – inspired by what is done in the English football championship – … Read more