La Rochelle vs Stade Français match details

La Rochelle will face Stade Français in a TOP 14 rugby match on Saturday as part of the eighth round. The game will be held at Jean-Bouin and is scheduled to begin at 16:35. The match will be broadcast on Canal+ Live 5 and in the Canal+ multiplex.

Current standings of both teams

La Rochelle is currently in fourth place in the league standings with 18 points, while Stade Français is in ninth place with 14 points. Both teams lost their previous matches, with Stade Français falling to Castres 16-8 and La Rochelle losing to Bordeaux-Bègles 25-19.

History of their last encounter

The teams have a painful memory of their last meeting on June 14, 2026, when Stade Français defeated La Rochelle 45-5 in the play-off. That match saw seven tries from Stade Français and only one from La Rochelle, including a hat-trick by Romain Briatte, which ended La Rochelle's season and sent Stade Français to the semi-finals.

Stade Français performance at home

Stade Français has had success at Jean-Bouin this season, winning all three of their home matches against Perpignan, Lyon, and Montpellier. In contrast, they have lost all four of their away games, contributing to their lower position in the standings.

La Rochelle's recent performance and goals

La Rochelle, despite scoring three tries against Bordeaux-Bègles, conceded six penalties, all converted by Hugo Reus, which cost them the match. The team aims to consolidate their position in the top teams and move past the memory of their previous defeat. This match will be crucial for both teams, with Stade Français looking to secure a home victory and La Rochelle aiming to strengthen their position in the league.