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Racing 92 Ends Home Struggles with Critical Win Over Bordeaux-Bègles

The 36-31 victory breaks a five-match home winless streak, propelling Racing 92 to 11th place and providing a vital buffer in the fight against relegation.

Overview

  • Racing 92 secured a much-needed 36-31 win against Bordeaux-Bègles on March 30, ending a five-match home winless streak at Paris La Défense Arena.
  • The victory moved Racing 92 to 11th place in the Top 14 standings, now seven points clear of the relegation zone with six matches remaining in the season.
  • The chaotic, high-scoring match featured nine tries, highlighting Racing 92's offensive strengths and defensive vulnerabilities in their unique arena conditions.
  • Bordeaux-Bègles' performance was hampered by fundamental errors, including six lost lineouts in the first half, which contributed to their defeat.
  • Racing 92's coach Patrice Collazo emphasized the need for collective responsibility and discipline as the team builds on this morale-boosting win to stabilize their season.