Castres defeats Toulon 38‑21 in final Top 14 match

On Saturday, 6 June 2026, Castres Olympique hosted Rugby Club Toulonnais at the Stade Pierre‑Fabre for the 26th and final round of the 2025‑26 Top 14 season. Castres won 38‑21, taking a 16‑minute lead after Baptiste Delaporte’s try and extending it with scores from Santiago Arata, Florent Vanverberghe and Théo Chabouni. Toulon’s points came from Setariki Tuicuvu, a conversion by Melvyn Jaminet, a late try by Mikheili Shioshvil and a final try by Colin Dupuy in the last minute.

The defeat confirmed Castres’ ninth‑place finish in the league, while Toulon ended their campaign without a playoff spot, looking ahead to the Champions Cup from home. The match highlighted Toulon’s season of inconsistent performances and numerous injuries, prompting coach Pierre Mignoni to remark that the team’s era may be ending.