Monaco 7 defeated Section Paloise 7 21:0 on Friday in the Super Sevens tournament at Stade Louis II. The hosts maintained their momentum from the previous day's double-header, where they beat Toulon 7 19:10 and Racing 92 17:0. Section Paloise arrived carrying the weight of a 0:5 defeat to La Rochelle 7 just hours earlier. The clean sheet was a statement performance.
Monaco played the match with controlled aggression. They camped in the final third and found no answer from a Section Paloise side that looked shell-shocked. The visitors, who had beaten Stade Français Paris 24:10 earlier on the same day, paid for a sloppy opening. By then, Monaco were in control of the tie.
Section Paloise's recent results paint a concerning picture. Three losses in their last five matches, including two heavy defeats to Bordeaux Bègles 7. The 0:5 scoreline against La Rochelle on Thursday was particularly damaging. They failed to register a single point against Monaco, which is a stark contrast to their 24-point haul on Stade Français.
Monaco's form this weekend has been impressive. Back-to-back victories on Thursday evening followed by a commanding display on Friday. They ended a barren spell against Section Paloise, who have struggled for consistency since their 12:28 loss to Bordeaux Bègles in February. The hosts held their nerve throughout.
The result means Monaco remain at the top of the Super Sevens standings. Section Paloise drop further down the table with their third defeat in five games. The goal difference differential between the two sides has widened significantly. Monaco saw it out with authority.