Stade Langonnais: Home game against Drancy - promotion remains in focus!

Stade Langonnais: Home game against Drancy - promotion remains in focus!

On October 3, 2025, rugby in Langon will be full of anticipation. The Stade Langonnais has gotten off to a brilliant start in the first three games of the season - three wins so far, including two away triumphs. With new goals and a breath of fresh air from new manager Jonathan Elgoyhen, the club is pushing to defend its lead in Group 1 of Nationale 2.

The upcoming home games are particularly important, including the eagerly awaited duel against Union Drancy – Saint-Denis on Sunday at the Comberlin Stadium. The record against these two opponents so far is positive: in the 2021-2022 season, Langon beat Drancy once and also won both games against Saint-Denis. Such statistics can certainly boost players' confidence.

Challenges and opportunities

But the competition doesn't sleep either. The Union Drancy – Saint-Denis, which is playing as a promoted team in the Nationale 2 this season, has established itself impressively. After a convincing 34-10 victory and a previous unfortunate defeat of 37-22 in Occitanie, the team proves that they can compete on the big stage. Their strong performance last season, in which they were able to win the semi-finals against L'Isle-Jourdain in sudden death, although they narrowly lost the final game against US Tyrosse, is impressive. Saint Denis remains a serious opponent.

The statistics show that Drancy has definitely proven its claim to a good season. Two wins against Salles (43-27) and Mauléon (18-12) as well as a defensive bonus point against Nantes (19-16) have already earned them some valuable points. Coach Sébastien Dimitri will certainly do everything he can to carry this momentum into the next game. The recently deceased stadium players Denis Jaunié and Josette Sourbès will certainly play a role in the team's thoughts.

The importance of the league

To better understand the framework, let us say: The National 2, i.e. the Fourth in the hierarchy of French rugby, was introduced in 2022 and consists of 24 teams, including a team from Switzerland. The division into two groups of twelve clubs each, with the possibility of the top teams advancing to the quarter-finals, makes every game an important event. Both promotions and relegations are up for debate in the coming games, which increases the pressure on players and coaches.

Stade Langonnais is currently at the top with 14 points, while Drancy-Saint-Denis is in third place with 11 points. The next matches should decide whether Langon stays ahead or whether the newcomers from Drancy can cause surprises.

The next meeting is on Sunday at 4pm in Langon - a chance for the home team to further improve their record and excite the fans.