Top 14 — Saturday 09 May 2026

The final whistle confirmed it: Stade toulousain marched past Toulon 51-27 at the Vélodrome. It was a statement victory, cementing Toulouse's twelve-point lead in the championship. The attack was built on a relentless, dominant combination between Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack. Ntamack, specifically, put on a masterclass, scoring 22 points—a new career record—while Dupont guided his side to a performance of championship caliber. The result underlined a class difference, especially given that Toulouse was rebuilding momentum after a previous loss. In the contrasting fixture at the same ground, the local crowd saw a vastly different picture, as the defeat was marked by the struggle of the Toulonnais, who faced increasing criticism following their 27-51 loss.