# French rugby competition updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/french-rugby-competition-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-16T14:38:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The French rugby season has seen activity across different regional and national competitions. In the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, the women’s season commenced with US Bergeracoise defeating La Couronne’s Cocquettes Fracasses 17 to 5. During the same period, RAS Périgueux-Copo earned a defensive bonus point in a 31-26 loss to Laroque-Timbaut.

In the Nationale rugby championship, US Carcassonne secured a 34-27 away victory against Bourgoin, a performance Elie De Fleurian attributed to the team’s mental fortitude. Additionally, Rouen defeated Rennes 30-24, with manager Yannick Nyanga noting improvements in set pieces despite challenges in open play.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Nationale rugby: Carcassonne and Rouen secure key victories

US Carcassonne defeated Bourgoin 34-27 in the Nationale rugby championship, while Rouen secured a 30-24 victory over Rennes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nationale-rugby-carcassonne-and-rouen-secure-key-victories

### 2026-10-06: Women's rugby season begins with US Bergeracoise victory

Women's rugby season begins in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with US Bergeracoise securing an away win and RAS Périgueux-Copo earning a defensive bonus point.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/womens-rugby-season-begins-with-us-bergeracoise-victory

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