Toulouse haut wins the dramatic Top 14 final against Bordeaux!

Toulouse haut wins the dramatic Top 14 final against Bordeaux!

On June 28, 2025, a true rugby thriller took place at the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis: the final of the Top 14 between Stade Toulousain and Union Bordeaux-Bègles. With a final score of 39-33 after extra time, Toulouse secured the 24th title in its history and triumphed for the third time in a row, a remarkable success that puts the team under coach Ugo Mola on the podium. Bordeaux-Bègles, who recently won the Champions League, missed the chance for the title double and have remained without a title since the merger in 2006.

The match, which kicked off at 9:05 p.m., began with a strong physical presence from Toulouse. The team initially scored three tries through Jack Willis (2) and Anthony Jelonch (1), while another attempt from Julien Marchand was disallowed due to an infringement. Union Bordeaux-Bègles also scored through Damian Penaud and Guido Petti, with Maxime Lucu equalizing with a late penalty and bringing about extra time. However, Toulouse proved more dominant in extra time, winning crucial penalties that were converted by Thomas Ramos and bringing the game to a close.

The path to the title

Toulouse managed to dominate last season with a strong squad and the support of their Stade de France crowd. Particularly worth mentioning are the statistics that underline the team's efficiency. With this new championship, Toulouse have now won this title five times in the last six seasons. Veteran referee Pierre Brousset, who took charge of the game, was also praised for his performance after previously turning heads at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Union Bordeaux-Bègles showed a promising performance compared to last year, but had to live with a high number of penalties (16), while Toulouse only produced six infringements. Maxime Lucu praised his team's progress and stated that the experience of this final defeat can be a valuable lesson. Antoine Dupont, who was watching the action from the spectator row, also noted the lack of imaginative teamwork at Toulouse, which needs to be addressed in the next training sessions.

Looking into the future

For Toulouse, this title is the third triplicity in the history of the Top 14. Expectations are now high to defend this success in the coming season. Meanwhile, Bordeaux-Bègles will need to learn lessons from this season to come back stronger next time. Fans of both teams can already look forward to next season, which promises various exciting encounters.

In conclusion, this final match was characterized not only by excitement but also by impressive rugby, providing spectators with a passionate and spectacular experience. So rugby in France remains hotly contested and exciting.

For further details on the final analysis and statistics, we recommend taking a look at the reporting from Le Monde and France Info.