Massy and Marcq-en-Barœul Win in Nationale Round 8
Massy retained its undefeated status atop the Nationale rugby championship with a 41-23 victory over Albi, while Marcq-en-Barœul secured its first win of the season by defeating Bourg-en-Bresse 21-0, according to Rugbyrama. The eighth round of fixtures reshaped the upper and lower tiers of the standings, highlighted by Massy claiming its second offensive bonus of the campaign and Marcq-en-Barœul escaping the bottom of the table.
Heading into the ninth round scheduled for late October, the hierarchy at the top shifted as Chambéry capitalized on Albi’s defeat. Chambéry earned a 40-14 bonus-point win against Vienne, moving past Albi into second place in the standings and sitting four points behind the leaders from Massy. Massy’s victory at home saw them outscore Albi despite two tries from visiting player Galtier.
Carcassonne maintained its competitive positioning by overcoming a halftime deficit against Bourgoin-Jallieu. Trailing at the break, Carcassonne secured a victory thanks to a late try by Fenuafanote in the 78th minute. Meanwhile, Périgueux entered the top six by defeating Mont-de-Marsan 39-8, dropping the Landais to seventh place. Rouen strengthened its position just behind the leading quartet by defeating Rennes 30-24, and Suresnes held off a late surge from Orléans to win 21-14 after establishing a 21-5 lead at the hour mark.
Marcq-en-Barœul Escapes the Bottom Place Against Bourg-en-Bresse
At the Stadium Lille Métropole in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, Marcq-en-Barœul ended its winless streak on Friday, October 16, by shutting out Bourg-en-Bresse 21-0, as reported by Média sportif. The northern club built a 14-0 lead by halftime, supported by tries from Mathias Ortiz in the 5th minute and Hugues Crespo in the 35th minute. Ortiz added his second try in the 49th minute, while Maxime Javaux converted all three attempts.
The bonus-point victory lifted Marcq-en-Barœul off the bottom of the league table, swapping positions with Bourg-en-Bresse, which dropped to last place. According to Le Progrès, the visiting Bressane side suffered physical setbacks during the match, with three players forced to leave the field due to injuries under a fine rain.
Upcoming Matchups for the Ninth Round
The championship will continue with the ninth round of fixtures split across Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31. The Friday night slate features Carcassonne hosting Suresnes, Albi facing Chambéry, Bourg-en-Bresse playing Massy, and Mont-de-Marsan meeting Bourgoin-Jallieu, alongside Rouen hosting Marcq-en-Barœul at 20:00. Saturday’s matches include Rennes against Orléans and Vienne welcoming Périgueux.
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