Bordeaux promoted to Top 14

Bordeaux-Bègles have secured a place in the Top 14 next season after winning their promotion play-off against Albi.

Begles back at 10-year exile

Bordeaux-Bègles have secured a place in the Top 14 next season after winning their promotion play-off against Albi. Bordeaux had finished the regular season in fifth, but they ensured they would be joining champions Lyon in the top-flight after recording a 21-14 victory. It is 10 years since Bordeaux last played in the Top 14 - with the side having won the title in 1991. Tries from Julien Rey and Vunga Lilo plus 11 points from the boot of Gordan Fraser sealed their return and ended Albi's bid to bounce back at the first attempt.