Lyon rugby and Esneux basketball secure season objectives amid squad changes

Lyon’s Top 14 rugby side looked to rebound after a disappointing 11th‑place finish, reinforcing the pack with Argentinian prop Thomas Gallo and other signings while hoping scrum‑half Baptiste Couilloud returns to form for the coming campaign. Coach Karim Ghezal expects the new recruits to restore consistency and chase a higher league position.

In Belgium’s women’s second‑regional basketball league, Esneux (the Esneutoises) retained their R2 status after a turbulent season that featured a new coach, several new players and an early relegation scare. Captain Sophie Letihon highlighted the team’s solidarity as the key factor that allowed them to secure enough wins in the second half of the campaign.

Both clubs stressed the importance of cohesion and targeted recruitment to improve performance in the next season.