TOULON OUTCLASS MHR
On the opening day of this 19th Top 14 round, Toulon literally blew Montpellier out of the water (54-7). With 8 tries scored, "Les Varois" are back in the Top 6, synonymous with qualification for the finals.
Review Duncan Paia'aua's try
PERPIGNAN WIN CRUCIAL MATCH FOR SURVIVAL
In the battle for survival, the Catalans won by the slimmest of margins against Oyonnax (14-15). The win takes USAP out of the relegation zone. However, the home defeat (almost) doomed the Oyonnax side.
Watch Alistair Crossdale's solo try
RACING SPRING A SURPRISE IN CASTRES
With the return of Le Garrec, Gibert and Fickou, the team from Paris won in the final minutes at Pierre-Fabre (21-23). It was a hugely important win, and one that secures their place in the Top 6.
Vibre ahead of the personal achievement of Racing winger, Christian Wade
CLERMONT REASSURES AGAINST PAU
After their disappointing draw against Oyonnax, Clermont were eagerly awaited when they took on Section Paloise. In a match that featured 8 tries, it was the Yellow and Blue who had the last word, winning 31-28.
Check out Baptiste Jauneau 's try after some excellent work by his forwards.
After being outplayed by Lyon for over an hour, the Parisians came out like champions at the end of the match. The pink soldiers remain leaders of the championship with this victory over the LOU (22-13).
We show you winger Lester Etien's try from the end of the line.
BAYONNE BY A HAIR AGAINST LA ROCHELLE
The Basques continue their incredible unbeaten run at Jean-Dauger! Trailing 13-0, the Rochelais responded at the end of the match to pull back to within a point of the Aviron (13-12). Hastoy even had the match ball two minutes from time. But he only hit the post... Victory by a tiny point for Bayonne.
Watch the magnificent team effort by the Rochelais, finished off by Judicaël Cancoriet.
It was THE match of the day. In an electric atmosphere at the Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux seemed to be heading for an easy victory, leading 24-7 at the break. But the Toulouse team came back strongly just after the break. It was not enough against Bordeaux, who held their nerve at the end of the match. Victory 31-28 for UBB.
Watch again the speedy try by France international Damian Penaud.
