Toulouse Wins Third Consecutive Top 14 Title In Historic Extra-Time Thriller

Toulouse secured a historic third consecutive Top 14 title and their 24th French championship by defeating Bordeaux Begles 39-33 after extra time in a thrilling final. Full-back Thomas Ramos was the standout performer, scoring 24 points including two decisive penalties in the final moments that clinched the victory. The match was fiercely contested, with tries from Toulouse's Anthony Jelonch and Jack Willis offset by Bordeaux's Damian Penaud, Matthieu Jalibert, and Guido Petti, who kept the game competitive until the end. Bordeaux staged a late comeback to send the game into extra time, but Toulouse's resilience and forward dominance ultimately prevailed, despite missing star scrum-half Antoine Dupont due to injury. This win marks Toulouse's 11th consecutive final victory across competitions, underscoring their sustained dominance in French rugby. The final is widely regarded as one of the most dramatic and memorable in Top 14 history.