Oyonnax secured a comfortable 47-25 victory over Biarritz Olympique in their Pro D2 fixture at home on 4 September 2026. The result was expected by many, given the gap between the two sides in the table, but that does not diminish the performance on the day. By then, Oyonnax had already established themselves as genuine contenders for promotion.
Going into the match, Oyonnax sat fourth with 86 points from 30 games — 17 wins and no draws. Biarritz, meanwhile, occupied tenth place with 56 points from 12 victories and a single draw. The 30-point difference in the standings told its own story, and the scoreline reflected that disparity without embellishment.
Oyonnax arrived with momentum, having beaten Béziers 31-21 in their most recent outing. Their form over the past few months had been inconsistent at best, but they found their rhythm when it mattered. Biarritz came off a dominant 36-5 victory against Niort, yet that result looked fragile when measured against Oyonnax's attack.
And here's the thing — we had backed the home side at 89% confidence before kickoff. To be fair, the prediction held water. Oyonnax's defensive structure at home has been solid, and Biarritz have struggled away from their fortress. The outcome was less about surprise and more about execution.
What this means is that Oyonnax move closer to the top four, while Biarritz remain stuck in the middle of the pack. The gap between them has widened, and for a team that started the season with ambition, this result will feel like a setback. The table does not lie, and neither did today's match.