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Toulouse Secures Top 14 Semi-Final Spot as Round 23 Delivers Thrilling Clashes

Narrow victories, playoff shifts, and key player absences define a dramatic weekend in French rugby's top league.

Overview

  • Toulouse dominated Toulon 50-16 at the Stade Vélodrome, guaranteeing their place in the Top 14 semi-finals with three rounds remaining.
  • All four completed matches in Round 23 were decided by two points or fewer, showcasing the league's intense competition as the season nears its end.
  • Montpellier's 46-27 win over Bordeaux-Bègles elevated them into sixth place, solidifying their playoff contention.
  • Stade Français fell to Perpignan 20-18 and now sits 13th, just one point above the relegation zone, intensifying their battle to avoid the drop.
  • Romain Ntamack of Toulouse entered concussion protocol and will miss at least two weeks, while the Castres-Clermont match was postponed following Josaia Raisuqe's tragic death.