Montauban Rugby Is Back | Top 14 Preview
Montauban Rugby Is Back | Top 14 Preview
Montauban Rugby begins its Top 14 return in 2025-2026. Every match streams live in the United States on FloRugby and FloSports.
Montauban Rugby enters the Top 14 in 2025-2026 carrying momentum from a successful Pro D2 season that ended with promotion.
The club, founded in 1903, returns to the top division after years of building stability in France’s second tier.
The rise comes after a 17-13-0 record last season, good for sixth in Pro D2 and capped by a playoff run that delivered them back to the highest level.
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That achievement alone is significant.
Montauban has experienced turbulence in its history, including bankruptcy in 2010 and spells outside the professional ranks.
Yet, the revival at Stade Sapiac reflects both community support and steady squad construction. Supporters now will see their team challenge heavyweights such as Toulouse, La Rochelle and Toulon in a league known for depth and physicality.
The season ahead will test whether Montauban can adjust to the pace of the Top 14.
The team's roster includes experienced internationals like Ru-Hann Greyling, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, JT Jackson, and Vaea Fifita, all of whom bring major tournament experience. The presence of seasoned forwards and a mix of versatile backs should give the squad balance.
FloRugby will provide coverage in the United States, giving fans access to every match live on the FloSports app. That visibility underscores how Montauban’s return comes at a time when the Top 14 has more global reach than ever.
How To Watch Montauban Rugby In The United States
Fans can watch Montauban matches in the United States exclusively on FloRugby and the FloSports app, which stream every Top 14 game, as well as the Investec Champions Cup, EPCR Challenge Cup, United Rugby Championship and Premiership Rugby.
Montauban Rugby Schedule 2025-2026
- Sept. 6 — Stade Français Paris vs Montauban
- Sept. 13 — Montauban vs Lyon
- Sept. 20 — Montauban vs Union Bordeaux-Bègles
- Sept. 27 — Montauban vs Perpignan
- Oct. 4 — ASM Clermont vs Montauban
- Oct. 11 — Castres Olympique vs Montauban
- Oct. 18 — Montauban vs Stade Rochelais
- Oct. 25 — Racing 92 vs Montauban
- Nov. 1 — RC Toulon vs Montauban
- Nov. 22 — Montauban vs Stade Toulousain
- Nov. 29 — Montauban vs Stade Français Paris
- Dec. 20 — Montauban vs Union Bordeaux-Bègles
- Dec. 27 — Stade Rochelais vs Montauban
- Jan. 3 — Montauban vs ASM Clermont
- Jan. 24 — Stade Français Paris vs Montauban
- Jan. 31 — Montauban vs Racing 92
- Feb. 14 — Castres Olympique vs Montauban
- Feb. 28 — Stade Toulousain vs Montauban
- Mar. 21 — Montauban vs Perpignan
- Mar. 28 — Stade Toulousain vs Montauban
- Apr. 18 — Montauban vs RC Toulon
- Apr. 25 — Montauban vs Stade Rochelais
- May 9 — Montauban vs Union Bordeaux-Bègles
- May 16 — Perpignan vs Montauban
- May 30 — Montauban vs Stade Français Paris
- Jun. 6 — Montauban vs Stade Rochelais
Montauban Rugby 2024-2025 Season Recap
Promotion defined the campaign. Montauban finished sixth in Pro D2 but used the playoffs to climb, defeating higher-ranked clubs to reclaim a Top 14 place.
The 17 wins demonstrated consistency, even if the offense sometimes lagged behind top sides.
Montauban Rugby Interesting Stat
Montauban scored four or more tries in 10 matches last season, an indicator that while defense carried them at times, attacking flair often broke through.
Montauban Rugby Roster 2025-2026
Forwards: Malino Vanai, Lucas Seyrolle, Leo Aouf, Thomas Bue, Roydon Swift, Jeremie Maurouard, Kevin Firmin, Badri Alkhazashvili, Ru-Hann Greyling, Vakhtang Jincharadze, Maixent Da Costa, Jules Casile, Tomas Lezana, Mirian Burduli, Lucio Sordoni, Tietie Tuimauga, Dimitri Vaotoa, Clement Bitz, Lewis Bean, Noa Kanika, Nolan Betton, Quentin Humbert, Victor Moreaux, Tjiuee Uanivi, Frank Bradshaw-Ryan, Karl Wilkins, Corentin Coularis, Kyllian Ringuet, Erwann Boucher, Yanis Notolan, Luca Aurejac, Kevin Gimeno, Sikhumbuzo Notshe, Fred Quercy, Tyrone Viiga, Luka Azariashvili, Jules Laumond.
Backs: Joe Powell, Yoan Cottin, Hugo Zabalza, Mael Castel, Jean Penetro, Thomas Fortunel, Baptiste Mouchous, Stephane Ahmed, Romain Fonnicola, Sevenaia Galala, Maxime Mathy, JT Jackson, Maxime Espeut, Simon Renda, Paul Vallee, Victor Olivier, Theo Adaba, Hugo Tournier, Ezio Julia, Tom Valette, Yvan Reilhac, Josua Vici, Jerome Bosviel, Segundo Tuculet, Thomas Larregain, Facundo Pomponio, Mateo Lorenzo, Gabriel Gayral, Simeon Soenen.
Montauban Rugby Stadium Stade Sapiac
Stade Sapiac remains one of French rugby’s unique venues. Opened in 1939, it has long been a symbol of Montauban’s rugby identity. The stadium’s steep terraces and loyal supporters give it an atmosphere suited for the Top 14, where visiting teams often find it challenging.
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