Clermont Rugby Seeks Top 14 Playoff Return | Top 14 Preview

Clermont Rugby seeks a Top 14 playoff return in 2025-2026. Every match streams in the United States on FloRugby and FloSports.

Sep 4, 2025 by Joe Harrington

Clermont Rugby Seeks Top 14 Playoff Return | Top 14 Preview

Clermont Rugby enters the 2025-2026 Top 14 season with plenty of history behind it and questions about where it stands in French rugby’s hierarchy.

The club, officially known as ASM Clermont Auvergne, long has been tied to tire manufacturer Michelin and its famous Stade Marcel-Michelin in Montferrand. The team plays in yellow and blue, the traditional colors of the company, and has built a legacy of resilience, having reached 13 league finals in its history.

Supporters in the United States can follow Clermont through FloRugby and the FloSports app, which stream every Top 14 match live.

Alongside domestic competition, the platform also carries the Gallagher Premiership, United Rugby Championship and European tournaments, making it a hub for global rugby fans.

Last season, Clermont finished in the middle of the Top 14 table (11-1-14).

It was not a year of contention for trophies, but the club’s mix of veterans and internationals ensured competitiveness in nearly every round.

Several overseas players bring valuable experience, including Argentina’s Marcos Kremer, Australia’s Rob Simmons and Fiji’s Tevita Ratuva.

The team’s past also looms large.

Twice champions of France (2010 and 2017), Clermont also has lifted the European Challenge Cup three times, while falling just short in three Champions Cup finals.

Fans often view the club as both battle-tested and searching for another breakthrough.

How To Watch Clermont Rugby On FloRugby

Every Clermont Top 14 match will stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app in the United States. The service also provides highlights, replays, and shoulder programming to give supporters more than just the game broadcast.

Clermont Rugby Schedule 2025-2026

Sept. 6 — at Stade Français Paris, Stade Jean-Bouin
Sept. 13 — at Toulouse, Stade Ernest-Wallon
Sept. 20 — vs. Pau, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Sept. 27 — at Racing 92, Paris La Défense Arena
Oct. 4 — at US Montauban, Stade Sapiac
Oct. 11 — at RC Toulon, Stade Mayol
Oct. 18 — at Bayonne, Stade Jean-Dauger
Oct. 25 — vs. Castres Olympique, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Nov. 1 — at Montpellier Hérault Rugby, GGL Stadium
Nov. 22 — at Lyon (LOU Rugby), Matmut Stadium de Gerland
Nov. 29 — vs. Stade Français Paris, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Dec. 20 — at Toulouse, Stade Ernest-Wallon
Dec. 27 — vs. Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Jan. 3 — at USA Perpignan, Stade Aimé Giral
Jan. 24 — vs. La Rochelle, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Jan. 31 — at Castres Olympique, Stade Pierre-Fabre
Feb. 14 — at RC Toulon, Stade Mayol
Feb. 28 — vs. Bayonne, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Mar. 21 — vs. Montpellier Hérault Rugby, Stade Marcel-Michelin
Mar. 28 — at Stade Français Paris, Stade Jean-Bouin
Apr. 18 — vs. Lyon (LOU Rugby), Stade Marcel-Michelin
Apr. 25 — at Toulouse, Stade Ernest-Wallon
May 9 — vs. USA Perpignan, Stade Marcel-Michelin
May 16 — at Pau, Stade du Hameau
May 30 — vs. Racing 92, Stade Marcel-Michelin
June 6 — at Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Chaban-Delmas

Clermont Rugby 2024-2025 Season Recap

Clermont finished 11th last year, a campaign marked by inconsistency.

The club struggled against the top 4 but earned statement wins against rivals such as Toulon.

Injuries hurt continuity, though the squad showed promise with the emergence of young talents alongside established internationals.

Clermont Rugby Interesting Stat

Winger Alivereti Raka is the league’s active top try scorer with 74 career tries. His pace and finishing ability remain central to Clermont’s attack, and his total puts him within reach of surpassing Aurélien Rougerie’s historic 88.

Clermont Rugby Roster 2025-2026

Forwards: Folau Fainga’a, Rob Simmons, Marcos Kremer, Pita Gus Sowakula, Giorgi Dzmanashvili, Tevita Ratuva, Pio Muarua, Michael Ala’alatoa, Killian Tixeront, Giorgi Akhaladze.

Backs: Bautista Delguy, Harry Plummer, Irae Simone, Alex Newsome, George Moala, Alivereti Loaloa, Alivereti Raka.

Clermont Rugby Stadium Stade Marcel-Michelin

The Stade Marcel-Michelin has been Clermont’s home since its founding. Known for its intense atmosphere and close connection to the Michelin company, the ground remains one of the most recognizable venues in French rugby.

How To Watch Rugby Matches In The United States On FloRugby

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FloRugby also is home to match archives and match replays.

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