FRENCH RUGBY · COMPETITION HUB · 2026/27
TOP 14
France’s elite rugby league
Fourteen clubs, twenty-six rounds and a race for the Bouclier de Brennus. Explore dated league standings, the latest results, participating teams and a clear explanation of the French playoff system.
Rechecked 30 October 2026. The Round 7 league table and 49 completed scores are checked against LNR information. All 26 rounds are included; future match dates and kick-off times are shown only where confirmed. This is not a live feed.
2026/27 Top 14 standings
Provisional table from 56 verified final matches. LNR tie-break rules apply; rare ties requiring try statistics need an official check.
Based on positions after Round 7, not final season outcomes.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | BP | PF | PA | +/− | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stade ToulousainSemi-finals | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 249 | 191 | +58 | 28 |
| 2 | Union Bordeaux-Bègles | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 259 | 184 | +75 | 27 |
| 3 | Section PaloisePlayoffs | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 293 | 236 | +57 | 26 |
| 4 | Montpellier Hérault Rugby | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 252 | 149 | +103 | 23 |
| 5 | LOU Rugby | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 272 | 254 | +18 | 23 |
| 6 | RC Toulon | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 196 | 174 | +22 | 21 |
| 7 | Aviron Bayonnais | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 231 | 264 | -33 | 19 |
| 8 | Stade Français Paris | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 198 | 198 | 0 | 19 |
| 9 | Stade Rochelais | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 187 | 203 | -16 | 18 |
| 10 | ASM Clermont | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 203 | 226 | -23 | 16 |
| 11 | USA Perpignan | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 223 | 262 | -39 | 15 |
| 12 | Castres Olympique | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 152 | 230 | -78 | 13 |
| 13 | Racing 92Access match | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 190 | 253 | -63 | 11 |
| 14 | RC VannesRelegation | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 169 | 250 | -81 | 5 |
TOP 14 bonus rules: one attacking bonus for scoring at least three more tries than the opposition, or one defensive bonus for losing by five points or fewer. LNR · J6 ↗
2026/27 · All 26 rounds
Provisional table from 56 verified final matches. LNR tie-break rules apply; rare ties requiring try statistics need an official check.
Season statistics after Round 6
After Round 7 · Rechecked 30 October 2026 · Current standings based on seven completed rounds, not final season positions
All 14 Top 14 clubs
2026/27 participating teams, including promoted RC Vannes.
Individual club profiles are the next part of this hub and will link here once available.
How France’s Top 14 works
Different from the URC: 26 rounds and six playoff qualifiers, with league-table position affecting the finals route.
Fourteen clubs play each other home and away. Each club has 26 regular-season matches.
The top two clubs go directly to the semi-finals. Teams placed third to sixth contest the barrages to fill the other semi-final places.
The 2026/27 final is scheduled for 26 June 2027 at Stade de France. The team at the bottom is relegated, while the 13th-placed club plays the Pro D2 access match.
Sources: Official calendar and playoff dates · Official standings and qualification legend.
Recent Top 14 champions
The last six completed finals, from 2021 to 2026. The Bouclier de Brennus is awarded to the playoff final winner—not necessarily the team finishing first in the regular-season table.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Final score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Stade Toulousain | Montpellier Hérault Rugby | 28–20 |
| 2025 | Stade Toulousain | Union Bordeaux-Bègles | 39–33* |
| 2024 | Stade Toulousain | Union Bordeaux-Bègles | 59–3 |
| 2023 | Stade Toulousain | Stade Rochelais | 29–26 |
| 2022 | Montpellier Hérault Rugby | Castres Olympique | 29–10 |
| 2021 | Stade Toulousain | Stade Rochelais | 18–8 |
Results verified against the LNR’s official winners and finalists archive. LNR ↗ · * After extra time
2026/27 season notes
An initial editorial area for original RugbyOrbit news and analysis.
RC Vannes returned after winning promotion from Pro D2. Their opening run and survival challenge are one of this season’s key stories.
Stade Toulousain began 2026/27 as champions after defeating Montpellier in the 2026 final.
Bordeaux-Bègles edged ASM Clermont 23–22 on 10 October, the closest result of Round 6. Toulouse also completed the round with a 45–34 win over Bayonne on 11 October.
Editorial context grounded in the official Top 14 season calendar and dated Round 6 results.