TOULON, CASTRES AND LA ROCHELLE WITH THE BONUS
The Rugby Club Toulonnais started perfectly the round 9 of the championship off to a perfect start with a bonus-point win over Les Palois (36-13).
After their defeat in Toulon, Castres Olympique responded well with a win over LOU Rugby. It was a 5-point victory for the Tarnais outfit.
After a more than mixed start of the season, the Rochelais reassured themselves in front of their Marcel Deflandre fans by outclassing USAP (35-6).
BAYONNE, CLERMONT AND STADE FRANÇAIS ASSERT THEMSELVES AT HOME
Aviron Bayonnais continued their unbeaten run at Jean-Dauger with a 34-19 win over Montpellier. Les Cistes are more than ever in crisis, languishing in the last place of the table.
ASM was solid at home to the Racing 92, who picked up a precious defensive bonus point at the end of the match (23-18).
In the clash of the round, between the Stade Français and the Stade Toulousain on Matchday 9, it was the Parisians who came out on top. The men from the capital put in a strong performance against the reigning champions (27-12).
BORDEAUX WIN AWAY FROM HOME
UBB picked up the only win away of the round against Oyonnax (23-29). The French internationals were in good shape with tries from Jalibert and Bielle-Biarrey. The inevitable Damian Penaud scored twice, confirming his excellent start of the season.
