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Top 14 — Tuesday 21 April 2026

Tuesday 21 April 2026

Match of the Day

Castres Olympique 25 - 42 Stade Toulousain

It was a monumental display of the brute force Stade Toulousain brings, dismantling Castres with a ruthless efficiency that saw them cross the line an astonishing four times. The momentum shift was palpable after the early flurry of tries from Leo Banos and Matias Remue. Castres fought back, utilizing their clean breaks to score through Enzo Herve, Guillaume Ducat, and Geoffrey Palis, looking like they had the momentum swinging their way.

But the Touloise machine rarely stops. A steady barrage of tries followed, starting with Santiago Chocobares and picking up pace with Guillaume Cramont and Benjamin Bertrand. The final two tries sealed the deal, completing a devastating afternoon performance. Coupled with the cards—including multiple yellow cards for both sides—it was a game of attrition, showcasing how deep the gap still is between the top dogs and the rest of the league.

Player of the Match

Matias Remue (Stade Toulousain) — He contributed 1 tries, 0 assists, 84m, 1 clean breaks, 4 tackles, 5 points, leading the top performers in total points contribution.

Talking Point

Stade Toulousain’s record 14 lineouts won versus only 0 lost in a massive match suggests dominance in set-piece situations, a core element of their winning culture.

Stats

Castres Olympique: 49% possession | 379m | 10 clean breaks | 139 tackles (29 missed) | 10 penalties | 3 yellows
Stade Toulousain: 51% possession | 410m | 5 clean breaks | 156 tackles (26 missed) | 12 penalties | 2 yellows

Other Results & News

ASM Clermont Auvergne 41 - 23 Lyon (Clermont put on a seven-try clinic in front of their faithful).
Bayonne 22 - 54 Section Paloise (The Section delivered a punishing scoring performance, bagging six tries).
Montpellier Herault Rugby 42 - 31 USAP (Montpellier showcased massive attacking depth with six different scorers contributing tries).
Racing 92 47 - 20 Stade Francais Paris (Max Spring notched a brace in a commanding victory for the Parisians).
US Montauban 22 - 47 RC Toulon (RC Toulon’s attacking arsenal proved unstoppable, piling up seven tries).
Stade Rochelais 45 - 15 Union Bordeaux-Begles (Stade Rochelais ran riot, netting six tries across the afternoon).

Quote of the Day

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