At the end of the 26th and final day of Top 14, Union Bordeaux-Bègles was eliminated after a 31-34 loss to Clermont. Stade Rochelais qualified by beating Stade Français 27-22, while Montpellier secured second place.
La Rochelle staged a remarkable comeback to claim sixth place. The Maritimes edged Stade Français in a tight contest, thanks in part to 17 points from Nolann Le Garrec. Montpellier confirmed its status among the favorites with a 28-25 win at Lyon. The Héraultais extended a tenth consecutive victory across all competitions and advanced directly to the semifinals. Racing 92 secured its playoff spot by defeating Stade Toulousain 31-20. The Parisians will face Section Paloise in the playoffs, while Stade Français will host La Rochelle. Toulouse, already first, will play its semifinal against the winner of the playoff between Pau and Racing 92. ASM Clermont finished seventh and missed the playoffs despite its win in Bordeaux.
