Monaco 7 saw off Toulon 7 by 21-12 in the Super Sevens tournament on Friday evening, completing a weekend sweep of their rivals. The hosts had taken a point from each side of the game earlier, winning 15-12 against both Bordeaux Beggars and La Rochelle on the same day.
It was the second time this week the visitors have beaten Toulon, having won 19-10 the previous evening. Monaco came in with momentum, having also secured 26-17 over Stade Rochelais and 21-0 against Section Paloise on Friday. By then they had already proven they could handle the pressure in these fixtures.
Toulon's recent form showed flashes of promise but also vulnerability. They'd been competitive against La Rochelle and Bordeaux, yet the margin against Monaco both times suggested a gap in execution when it mattered. The 17-7 win over Perpignan USA and the heavy 0-31 defeat to Montpellier earlier in the season painted a picture of inconsistency.
Monaco's run has been more consistent. Alongside the two victories over Toulon, they'd beaten Racing 92 17-0 and dispatched Montauban Sevens 26-12 in February. The away end never stopped backing them, and the results backed up that faith.
The final scoreline reflected Monaco's control. Twelve points for Toulon came from scattered efforts, while Monaco's 21 was built on sustained pressure. The visitors now hold every card in this round of the Super Sevens.