The Grand Dole Rugby was eliminated from promotion to Fédérale 2 after a 30-37 loss to the Illkirch-Graffenstaden Alsaciens.

The Lynx of Grand Dole Rugby led 13-0 in the first quarter but then received yellow cards that relaunched the Alsaciens.

The match was intense and physical, with both teams fighting until the last seconds.

The five-point lead of the Alsaciens was ultimately enough to propel them to Fédérale 2.