OYONNAX, PERPIGNAN AND STADE FRANÇAIS BY A NARROW MARGIN
Oyonnax beats the Stade Rochelais 19-17 at their Charles-Mathon stadium. It was a fourth defeat in five games for the Maritimes...
USAP finally got their first win of the season against Toulon, 26-22. A victory that will free the Catalans, who were stuck with a streak of 0 points in 4 games.
Tristan Tedder was the hero of the day. He scored a try in the last minute and converted it himself to give the Racing the victory over Lyon (22-20).
CLERMONT AND THE STADE FRANÇAIS POWER 5
Clermont won with an attacking bonus point against Bayonne (46-14), scoring 7 tries. For their part, the Parisians outclassed Castres by winning 39-16 at Jean-Bouin, with an attacking bonus in their pocket.
BORDEAUX REACTS, PAU CONFIRMS TOP SPOT
After falling just 2 points short of a defensive bonus against Toulouse, UBB were quick to bounce back. Bordeaux beat Montpellier 26-13.
Surprisingly top of the table after 4 rounds, Les Palois showed that this not a coincidence. On the final game of this fifth round of matches, "La Section" took on reigning champions Toulouse. Victory 13-9 for Pau, who remain on top of the league.
