Published on April 25, 2026 at 18:09 By our correspondent Jean-Claude Boyer
In this 32nd final of the French Championship of Excellence B, which took place on neutral ground in Condom, the Figeac hopes secured their ticket to the round of 16 after a close match against the Barcus-Menditte-Xiberoa alliance (17-14). A real playoff match, intense and undecided until the end, where discipline made the difference.
Despite a sometimes turbulent conquest and gameplay marred by numerous imperfections, the “red and black” team managed to stay composed in crucial moments. After a brief observation phase, Sabut scored first in the 8th minute (3-0), quickly followed by his Basque counterpart Chuburu (3-3).
In a closed encounter where defenses dominated over attacks, the kickers animated the scoreboard. Sabut put his team ahead before halftime (6-3), but the Basques equalized just before the break (6-6).
The second half followed the same pattern. Constantin, carried by his forwards, allowed his team to take the lead (11-6). Figeac’s response was swift: Vialelles scored a remarkable equalizer (11-11).
The back-and-forth continued until the money time (14-14), before Sabut freed his team with a final penalty in the last seconds (17-14). A characterful victory that propels Petit and Frayssinoux’s proteges to the next round.
[Context: This article covers a rugby match between Figeac and Barcus, detailing the key moments and final outcome of the game.]
[Fact Check: Accuracy of the match facts and the leading team’s names should be verified from a reliable source.]
