Stade Toulousain maintains Top 14 lead despite Perpignan comeback

Stade Toulousain extended its winning streak to seven matches with a 38-33 victory over Perpignan during the seventh round of the Top 14. Despite holding a commanding 38-7 lead at the hour mark, Toulouse saw a late surge from Perpignan, which prevented the leaders from securing an offensive bonus.

During the match, Teddy Thomas set a new milestone by becoming the leading active try-scorer in the Top 14. His 82nd career try surpassed Alivereti Raka (81) to place him ahead of other notable players like Josua Tuisova and Damian Penaud.

Other key results from the round included Montpellier defeating Racing 92 20-17 in a high-tension match decided by a video referee decision, and Vannes securing its first victory of the season with a narrow 27-26 win over Clermont. Meanwhile, Pau suffered a significant 41-20 defeat against Toulon, leaving them six points behind Toulouse in the standings.