Rouen defeated Orléans 59:29 in the French National Championship on Thursday evening. The hosts put in a commanding performance at home. The final margin reflected their superiority throughout the contest.
Rouen arrived having lost their previous outing 13:23 to Suresnes. They bounced back with this comprehensive victory. The result ended a run of mixed form for the home side.
Orléans came into the fixture with a win over Bressan 27:6 in their last match. They found themselves outclassed against a determined Rouen side. The away team struggled to contain the home attack.
The scoreline told the story of a one-sided affair. Rouen's forwards made the early impact. Orléans could not respond to the pressure applied.
This result leaves Rouen with momentum heading forward. Orléans will need to regroup after this heavy defeat. The championship campaign has properly begun for both sides.