Vannes Rugby reaches Top 14

Vannes Rugby has secured a place in the Top 14 after defeating Provence Rugby in the Pro D2 final, marking the team's return to the elite division of French rugby.

Saint-André extended by Aix-en-Provence

Philippe Saint-André, the manager of Aix-en-Provence, who led the team to an undefeated season in Pro D2, has been extended by his club for two additional years.

Top 14 match results

In the Top 14 matches, Vannes defeated Clermont 27-26, while Castres beat Stade Français 16-8, Montpellier triumphed over Racing 92 20-17, and Bayonne defeated Toulouse 31-24.

Toulouse and Toulon win matches

Toulouse managed to beat Perpignan 38-33, and Toulon defeated Pau 41-20, showing strong performances in their respective matches.

La Rochelle loses at home

La Rochelle lost 25-19 to the UBB at home, ending their match on a disappointing note.

Pauline Barat nominated for award

Pauline Barat was named by World Rugby for the Revelation of the Year award, following her previous win in May during the Six Nations tournament.

English players compete for top honor

English players Zoé Harrison and Meg Jones are competing for the Best Player of the Year award, highlighting the international presence in French rugby.

Sandrouma cleared to play

Sandrouma received clearance to play after being under a concussion protocol, which is a positive development for Toulouse and its players.

French national team injury concerns

The French national team is facing numerous injuries ahead of their upcoming matches, with three new players added to the injury list, including Marco Gazzotti, Antoine Astoy, and Fabien Broboiri.

Injury replacements confirmed

Anthony Gelon, Louis Lebrun, and Nicolas Deporter have been named as replacements for the injured players, while Carl Saurin, who was previously injured, was also replaced by Thomas Laclaia.