Bordeaux Beggars 7 lost 27-10 to Rochelle Stade 7 in the Super Sevens tournament in France on 22 August 2026. The visitors ended a difficult spell with a convincing result, while the hosts went through one of their tougher days. Both sides had already played earlier that same day, so fatigue was likely a factor.
The match itself
Rochelle took control early and never let go. They scored consistently, putting pressure on a Bordeaux side that struggled to respond. The hosts managed to find the try line but could not match their opponents' efficiency. By then the gap was too large, and Bordeaux had to settle for damage limitation.
The visitors' attack flowed with few interruptions. They moved the ball well and exploited gaps that Bordeaux could not close. Three tries in quick succession in the second half sealed the result. The hosts kept fighting but could not change the direction of the game.
Recent form
Rochelle had mixed results before this win. They lost to Monaco 26-17 and to Lyon 19-14, but beat Vannes 10-5. The loss to Bordeaux 24-17 on 21 August made this comeback feel earned. They had not won since their victory over Castres in August 2025, so this result broke a lean run.
Bordeaux came into the fixture with momentum. They beat Bayonne 28-0 and the Barbarians 21-12, and had also defeated Rochelle 24-17 the day before. The heavy defeat to Toulon 15-12 earlier that same day must have drained them. They had not lost this badly in recent memory.
What the result means
The scoreline tells you everything about the difference between the two sides on this afternoon. Rochelle showed they can bounce back after setbacks, while Bordeaux exposed their weaknesses under pressure. The goal difference of 17 points separates them clearly. This was not a close contest, and neither side can claim it was anything other than one-sided.