Saintes at the top of the first ovalometer of 2025

Rising

Saintes (Regional 1). A feat from Saintes who won 25 to 24 on the field of leader Saint-Jean-d’Angély. The Saintais, who clearly led at the break (10-18) inflicted their first home defeat on the RACA. With 31 points, they are relaunching in this championship before welcoming Le Bouscat, since they are 4th (31 points), one length behind Pessac and three behind Bouscat. The RACA is still alone in front (37 points).

Saintes (R1 reserves). Like the first team, the Saintongeais reservists also brought down the second team of Saint-Jean-d’Angély on their lawn (3-15). Like the first team, they were in the lead at the break (3-10). But this victory does not have the same feel of an achievement, Saintes being 3rd in the ranking (with 41 points) and the RACA 5th (28 pts).

Declining

Marans (Regional 1). Impregnable in 2024, the Marandais fortress fell at the start of 2025. Clearly dominated by Le Bouscat 40 to 24 (12-20 at half-time), the Marandais lost their invincibility on their land and fell into line before moving at La Pimpine.

Aytré (Regional 1). Faced with the penultimate in the ranking Martignas, holder of only two victories, we expected a reaction from Aytré. Unfortunately, as in 2024, the Aytresians once again lowered their flag and suffered a severe defeat (10-41). It will be complicated for the future.

Marsilly (Regional 2). Manhandled at the end of 2024, we expected a positive reaction from Marsilly. Unfortunately 2025 started very badly with a heavy defeat (5-66) suffered against Jarnac. The Tangos once again cracked in defense with 9 tries conceded.