Stade Toulousain Beats Lyon 39-31, Reaches Marseille Semi-Final

Stade Toulousain secured a place in the Top 14 semi‑finals in Marseille by defeating Lyon Olympique Universitaire 39‑31 on Saturday. The victory moved the triple defending champions into the last four of the competition. Stade Toulousain crossed the try line six times. However, the side committed numerous handling errors and defensive lapses. Thuéry said, “Of course it’s always frustrating,” referring to the defensive shortcomings. His remarks highlighted the team’s need to tighten the back‑line after the win. Lyon Olympique Universitaire kept the match competitive despite the loss. Their defense limited Stade Toulousain to 31 points. Stade Toulousain will face the winner of the other quarter‑final in Marseille next week. A cleaner defensive display will be crucial to advance to the final.