Pau hosts Racing 92 in Top 14 quarter‑final clash

On Saturday 13 June 2026, Section Paloise (Pau) will meet Racing 92 in the first quarter‑final (barrage) of the Top 14 season. Pau finished fourth in the regular season and entered the match unbeaten at home – 13 wins from 13 games at the Stade du Hameau – while Racing 92 placed fifth and arrived on the back of five victories in their last six matches.

The game is scheduled for 21:00 and will be shown live on Canal+ and Canal+ Live 1. A win will send Pau to the semi‑finals, where they would face the champion Toulouse at the neutral Stade Vélodrome. Coaching staff highlighted the importance of the home‑field advantage for Pau and warned Racing not to rely on past results away from Paris.

Both clubs have confirmed their likely line‑ups, with Pau likely starting centre Émilien Gailleton and Racing 92 fielding captain Taofifenua among a back‑line that includes Fickou or Hulleu on the wing. The match represents the first Top 14 final‑phase appearance for Pau since 1998, while Racing seek to add another knockout win to their recent strong finish.