Top 14 Highlights: Agen vs Montpellier
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Agen pulled off a surprise 29-10 home win over Montpellier in round 4 of the French Top 14. Agen opened the scoring with an early penalty and a try soon after gave them an 8-0 lead. An Agen penalty midway through the half extended the lead, but Montpellier hit back with their first try to reduce the deficit to 11-7. Agen would have the final say of the half, with a penalty on the stroke of halftime giving the hosts a 14-7 advantage at the break. Agen picked up a yellow card at the start of the second half, with the resulting Montpellier penalty closing the gap to 14-10. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Agen went over for a try shortly after to extend the lead to 21-10. An Agen penalty with a little over ten minutes remaining made it a 14 point ball game. Agen would cross for their third try with the final play of the game to seal a well deserved upset victory.