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Top 14 Club Of The Week: Perpignan Late Surge Downs Table-Topping Toulouse

Top 14 Club Of The Week: Perpignan Late Surge Downs Table-Topping Toulouse

Perpignan earned a statement 30-27 win over Top 14 leader Toulouse, climbing to 13th place and showing continued progress after a challenging start.

Jan 5, 2026 by Amelia Engstrom
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Perpignan continues to build, one result at a time.

After earning their first win of the season against Clermont, the Catalans hit a setback with a 31-16 loss to Toulon. Rather than losing momentum, they responded with their most complete performance yet, knocking off Top 14 leader Toulouse 30-27 last weekend and moving up to 13th place in the standings.

Perpignan set the tone early, opening the match with two penalty goals and a try to claim an 11-0 lead. Toulouse answered before the break, scoring three converted tries to take a 21-11 advantage into halftime. 

The gap was real, but so was Perpignan’s composure.

The second half unfolded as a controlled push, rather than a scramble. Perpignan crossed for three tries and added two conversions, while Toulouse was limited to two penalty goals. 

The decisive sequence came late, between the 69th and 75th minutes, when sustained pressure finally paid off. Joaquin Oviedo’s try, followed by the conversion, edged Perpignan back in front for good.

It was not perfect, but it was purposeful. 

Against the league’s top side, Perpignan stayed connected, managed the moment and finished stronger. The climb from 14th to 13th may be modest on paper, but the trend is clear: Perpignan is competing with intent, and the margins are starting to turn their way.

How To Watch Investec Champions Cup Round 3 Matches

All EPCR Challenge Cup matches stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. 

EPCR Challenge Cup Round 3 Fixtures

Sat, Jan. 10, 2026

  • 7 a.m. ET: Stade Français Paris vs. Exeter Chiefs, Stade Jean Bouin
  • 7 a.m. ET: US Montauban vs. Black Lion, Stade Sapiac
  • 7 a.m. ET: Newcastle Red Bulls vs. Perpignan, Kingston Park
  • 9:15 a.m. ET: Lions vs. Lyon O.U., Ellis Park
  • 9:15 a.m. ET: Cardiff Rugby vs. Racing 92, Cardiff Arms Park
  • 11:30 a.m. ET: Benetton Rugby vs. Dragons RFC, Stadio Monigo

Sun, Jan. 11, 2026

  • 7 a.m. ET: Montpellier Hérault Rugby vs. Connacht Rugby, Septeo Stadium
  • 7 a.m. ET: Zebre Parma vs. Ospreys, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi
  • 9:15 a.m. ET: Toyota Cheetahs vs. Ulster Rugby, NRCA Stadium

EPCR Challenge Cup Round 4 Fixtures

Fri, Jan. 16, 2026

  • 2 p.m. ET: Dragons RFC vs. Newcastle Red Bulls, Rodney Parade

Sat, Jan. 17, 2026

  • 7 a.m. ET: Ulster Rugby vs. Stade Français Paris, Affidea Stadium
  • 7 a.m. ET: Black Lion vs. Zebre Parma, Mikheil Meskhi Stadium
  • 11:30 a.m. ET: Perpignan vs. Lions, Stade Aimé Giral
  • 2 p.m. ET: Connacht Rugby vs. US Montauban, Dexcom Stadium
  • 2 p.m. ET: Ospreys vs. Montpellier Hérault Rugby, Dunraven Brewery Field

Sun, Jan. 18, 2026

  • 7 a.m. ET: Exeter Chiefs vs. Cardiff Rugby, Sandy Park
  • 7 a.m. ET: Lyon O.U. vs. Benetton Rugby, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
  • 11:30 a.m. ET: Racing 92 vs. Toyota Cheetahs, Paris La Défense Arena

European Union Rugby Lives On FloSports And FloRugby

Rugby fans can stream every match from the Top 14, Gallagher Premiership and United Rugby Championship on FloRugby, along with the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup, making the platform the U.S. home for the world’s biggest club competitions and the game’s top players.

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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