Saintes — Cournon d'Auvergne: 26:32, Proligue

Couronn d'Auvergne took all three points from Saint on Thursday, winning 32-26 in the ProLigue. The visitors completed a clean sweep of results after three matches, while the hosts remain without a victory in their opening weekend.

Before kick-off, Saint sat ninth with two points from three games — a win and two draws. Couronn d'Auvergne led the table on six points, having won every fixture. The result keeps that gap at four points and moves the visitors further clear at the top.

Saint's recent form has been mixed. They beat Massy Éson 27-26 but lost to Pol Bieler and Session-Rennes in their last three matches. Couronn d'Auvergne, by then, had been more consistent — victories over Pont-Combeau, Sarbourg and USAM Nîmes Gard in their previous three outings.

And here's the thing: we had called for an away win with 52 per cent confidence. That one came true. The visitors were not travelling to make up the numbers, and their third straight victory shows the difference in quality between the two sides.

For Saint, the loss means they stay on two points after three games. For Couronn d'Auvergne, the six points from three matches puts them firmly in control of the early standings.