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INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbet Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYDarby LancasterWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYHarry GodfreyHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYBrett CameronHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYReesjan PasitoaHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYJosh TengbladHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYFabian HollandHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYDylan PledgerHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYTamaiti WilliamsCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYJames WhiteCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYCameron ChristieBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYImmanuel Fey-WabosoExeter — out
INJURYGarbiel OghreBristol — out, rest of the season
INJURYJean KleynMunster — out
INJURYBenjamin GrondonaBristol — out, rest of season
INJURYGabriel OghreBristol — out, rest of season
INJURYLeroy CarterChiefs — out, quarter finals
INJURYMisinale EpenisaWestern Force — out
INJURYAidan RossQueensland Reds — out
INJURYFrankie GoldsbroughQueensland Reds — out
INJURYJoey WaltonNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYMatt PhilipNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYTom LambertNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYBen GrantNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJamie AdamsonNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJulian SaveaMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJonathan TaumateineMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYRuben LoveHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYCam RoigardHurricanes — out, 3-4 weeks
INJURYBen LopesHighlanders — out, 1 week
INJURYKershawl Sykes-MartinCrusaders — out
INJURYBraydon EnnorCrusaders — out, 4 weeks
INJURYTaha KemaraCrusaders — out, 1 week
INJURYLeroy CarerChiefs — out, quarter finals
INJURYBrodie McAlisterChiefs — out, round 14
INJURYTadhg FurlongLeinster — doubt, to be assessed later this week
INJURYLouie HennesseyBath Rugby — doubt
INJURYJack ConanLeinster — doubt
INJURYTommy ReffellTigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERChristiana Balogunsigned a new deal with Bristol Bears, staying at the club beyond the 2025-26 season.
TRANSFERDanelle Lochnersigned a new contract with Harlequins for the 2026-27 season
TRANSFERCorey DomachowskiWales prop signs from Cardiff to Scarlets, replacing Alec Hepburn
TRANSFERMaud MuirSigned a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.
TRANSFERNiamh O'DowdSigned a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.
TRANSFERTom BothaSigned a new deal with the Ospreys.
TRANSFERAdamsSigned a new deal with his side in Welsh rugby.
TRANSFERSisilia TuipolotuSigns for Harlequins from Gloucester-Hartpury for the 2026-27 season.
INJURYJack YeandleExeter Chiefs — out, remainder of the season
INJURYEthan HookerHollywoodbet Sharks — out, extended spell out
INJURYGabin VilliereRC Toulon — out, season-ending
INJURYBernard van der LindeBath Rugby — out, before end of season
INJURYDarby LancasterWestern Force — out, season-ending
INJURYHarry GodfreyHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYBrett CameronHurricanes — out, season-ending
INJURYReesjan PasitoaHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYJosh TengbladHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYFabian HollandHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYDylan PledgerHighlanders — out, season-ending
INJURYTamaiti WilliamsCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYJames WhiteCrusaders — out, season-ending
INJURYCameron ChristieBlues — out, season-ending
INJURYImmanuel Fey-WabosoExeter — out
INJURYGarbiel OghreBristol — out, rest of the season
INJURYJean KleynMunster — out
INJURYBenjamin GrondonaBristol — out, rest of season
INJURYGabriel OghreBristol — out, rest of season
INJURYLeroy CarterChiefs — out, quarter finals
INJURYMisinale EpenisaWestern Force — out
INJURYAidan RossQueensland Reds — out
INJURYFrankie GoldsbroughQueensland Reds — out
INJURYJoey WaltonNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYMatt PhilipNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYTom LambertNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYBen GrantNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJamie AdamsonNSW Waratahs — out
INJURYJulian SaveaMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYJonathan TaumateineMoana Pasifika — out
INJURYRuben LoveHurricanes — out, 1 week
INJURYCam RoigardHurricanes — out, 3-4 weeks
INJURYBen LopesHighlanders — out, 1 week
INJURYKershawl Sykes-MartinCrusaders — out
INJURYBraydon EnnorCrusaders — out, 4 weeks
INJURYTaha KemaraCrusaders — out, 1 week
INJURYLeroy CarerChiefs — out, quarter finals
INJURYBrodie McAlisterChiefs — out, round 14
INJURYTadhg FurlongLeinster — doubt, to be assessed later this week
INJURYLouie HennesseyBath Rugby — doubt
INJURYJack ConanLeinster — doubt
INJURYTommy ReffellTigers — return_pending
INJURYDuhan van der MerweEdinburgh — return_pending
INJURYJosh van der FlierLeinster — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
INJURYRobbie HenshawLeinster — return_pending, graduated return-to-play protocol
TRANSFERChristiana Balogunsigned a new deal with Bristol Bears, staying at the club beyond the 2025-26 season.
TRANSFERDanelle Lochnersigned a new contract with Harlequins for the 2026-27 season
TRANSFERCorey DomachowskiWales prop signs from Cardiff to Scarlets, replacing Alec Hepburn
TRANSFERMaud MuirSigned a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.
TRANSFERNiamh O'DowdSigned a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.
TRANSFERTom BothaSigned a new deal with the Ospreys.
TRANSFERAdamsSigned a new deal with his side in Welsh rugby.
TRANSFERSisilia TuipolotuSigns for Harlequins from Gloucester-Hartpury for the 2026-27 season.
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Top 14 — Friday 08 May 2026

Friday 08 May 2026

Match of the Day

La Rochelle vs Racing 92

The atmosphere surrounding the clash between La Rochelle and Racing 92 is not of a standard fixture; it is described as highly eliminatory, representing a pseudo "phase finale" for the chantiers aiming for the Brennus. Star flanker Oscar Jegou made it clear that the expectations are astronomical, reminding fans that the team is treating this match like a final, regardless of the calendar day. Despite an away win at Perpignan in the preceding round, securing a 29-31 victory, Jegou warned that the team must deliver performance "with manner" against Racing to build genuine confidence heading into the end of the season. He promised that if La Rochelle advances, they will be "intraitables" (unbeatable) in the final phase. The discussions surrounding the Stade Rochelais suggest a palpable change in mentality, moving from the desperate scramble of the season to the structured focus of a grand final, mirroring the kind of momentum the club has shown in previous seasons.

Talking Point
The intense pressure on La Rochelle to perform at a "final" level in what is otherwise a standard matchday game suggests the magnitude of the championship race is reaching fever pitch.
Stats
  • La Rochelle won 29-31 at Perpignan.
  • The match is in the context of the 23e journée of Top 14.
  • Montauban has been in last place (lanterne rouge) after 22 journées.
  • Toulon defeated Montauban 47-22.
  • Racing 92 defeated Montauban 59-10.

Other Results & News

Montauban faces an official relegation to Pro D2 if they suffer a defeat to Montpellier. Pau currently holds a favorable position in the ballottage, tied on points with Montpellier, making their direct confrontation with Castres crucial for their chances at the Top 6. Toulouse, preparing for a challenging encounter at Marseille against Toulon, confirmed that the coach for the forwards, Virgile Lacombe, has reviewed the preparation for the clash. Clermont, meanwhile, are preparing for their contest against Perpignan, hoping to cement an existing exploit gained against Toulouse.

Quote of the Day

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"Si on passe, c'est sûr qu'on sera intraitables en phase finale" — Oscar Jegou

Next Up

Next Fixture* Pau vs Castres (23e journée) * Clermont vs Perpignan (Saturday, 16h35) * Toulouse vs Toulon (Saturday, 21h00)
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