Top 14 — Saturday 06 June 2026

Montpellier confirmed their immediate progression to the semi-finals, a milestone the club has not reached since 2022. The victory in Lyon, confirmed with a narrow 28-25 margin, gives the team crucial momentum heading into their first phase final match since 2022. The breakthrough moment came when Gabriel Ngandebe scored the opening try at the 18th minute, setting the tone for the subsequent tight battle. After managing 12 consecutive weekends on the pitch, the win allows the side to rest before traveling to Marseille for the semi-finals on June 20. For manager Joan Caudullo, securing the second place spot in the Top 14 means immediate respite, allowing the squad to focus on the high stakes semi-final fixture. Meanwhile, the rest of the league saw mixed fortunes: La Rochelle claimed qualification with a massive six-win performance against Stade Français, while Clermont found themselves just short of their own playoff ambitions, achieving nothing but honor despite the win at UBB. The Top 14 table appears to be resetting drastically, with Montpellier proving themselves the latest pedigree team to navigate the competition so successfully.