French Top 14 and English Premiership set playoffs as rugby season ends

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The French Top 14 regular season concluded on 6 June 2026 with Stade Toulousain winning the league (86 points) followed by Montpellier (82), Stade Français (79), Section Paloise (78), Racing 92 (74) and Stade Rochelais (72). The playoff format was confirmed: the third‑through‑sixth placed teams meet in barrages on 13 June (Stade Français vs Stade Rochelais) and 14 June (Section Paloise vs Racing 92). Winners face Toulouse and Montpellier in the semi‑finals on 19 June and 20 June, with the final scheduled for 27 June at the Stade de France.

In the relegation battle, USAP Perpignan will host Provence Rugby in a promotion‑relegation play‑off on a synthetic pitch at Stade Maurice‑David, a match that could determine Perpignan’s Top 14 status.

Across the English Premiership, the 18th‑round fixtures on 6 June wrapped up the regular season and produced the semi‑final lineup: Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers (12 June) and Bath Rugby vs Exeter Chiefs (13 June). Bath secured a 24‑22 victory over Leicester, while Exeter defeated Saracens 32‑12. Argentine internationals featured prominently, with Santiago Carreras scoring two conversions for Bath and other Argentines (Pedro Delgado, Boris Wengery, Guido Petti) appearing for Harlequins, which upset Northampton 38‑31. The season also marked the farewell of Matías Alemanno with Gloucester Rugby.