Monaco 7 beat Toulon 7 19-10 in the Super Sevens competition on Thursday evening. The visiters turned a tight encounter into a comfortable win, leaving the hosts to reflect on a match they could have taken. And here's the thing — this wasn't the Monaco side that lost 31-7 to Toulon back in August 2025.
Monaco came out sharp, scoring early and keeping Toulon chasing. The hosts managed to find the try line themselves but couldn't string together a sustained period of pressure. By then it was clear Monaco were controlling the tempo, switching between attack and defence with ease.
Toulon showed flashes of life, especially in the second half when they pushed for a comeback. But every time they looked dangerous, Monaco shut them down. The visitors didn't panic, kept their structure and waited for their chances.
Recent form tells a story. Monaco have won three of their last five, including that 17-0 victory over Racing 92 on the same day as this match. Toulon's run has been mixed — a 17-7 win against Perpignan USA earlier today, but also that heavy 31-0 defeat to Montpellier in February.
What this result means is simple. Monaco move forward with momentum, while Toulon will want to forget this one. The gap between these two sides looks wider now than it did twelve months ago.