Union Bordeaux-Bègles crushed RC Toulon 46-7 in a one-sided match at Chaban-Delmas stadium, thanks to a masterful performance by Matthieu Jalibert and a decisive try from Louis Bielle-Biarrey. This win allows UBB to snatch third place in the standings from their opponents. RCT suffers yet another heavy away defeat, compounded by injuries.
The Top 14 match between UBB and RCT, played on December 21, 2025, at Chaban-Delmas stadium in Bordeaux, turned into a showcase for the Girondins. From the 2nd minute, Matthieu Jalibert orchestrated the opening score by perfectly serving Louis Bielle-Biarrey for his 8th try of the season in the championship, tying him as co-top scorer with Matthis Lebel (Stade Toulousain) and Jiuta Wainiqolo (LOU). Ten minutes later, Jalibert executed an anthology 50/22 to shift the momentum, before assisting Depoortere's try and finishing with a solo try, securing the offensive bonus point for his team.
UBB's defense was ruthless, limiting RCT to just one try despite a more contested second half. Romain Buros epitomized this solidity with a decisive save in the final moments to prevent a dangerous lineout for the Varois. For the Toulonnais, the performance was lackluster, marking their third heavy away defeat this season with over 45 points conceded each time (51 against Stade Français, 59 at Toulouse). Since the start of the season, RCT has only won one away match, against Montpellier on September 6.
The Varois' injury list grows heavier: already without Melvyn Jaminet, David Ribbans, Gabin Villière, Patrick Tuifua, and Jean-Baptiste Gros, Pierre Mignoni's men lost Rayan Rebbadj to injury, who fears an ACL tear. This defeat propels UBB to 3rd place in the Top 14, at Toulon's expense.
