Lawn of the Marcel-Michelin stadium: ASM Clermont last in the Top 14

ASM Clermont takes an administrative beating which goes badly. The pitch at the Marcel-Michelin stadium has been officially designated as the worst in the Top 14 by the National Rugby League (LNR), a humiliating ranking for a club that wants to be one of the flagships of the championship. Published on July 2, 2026, this evaluation places the Auvergne venue at the bottom of the ranking, tied with another French rugby institution, RC Toulon.

This clear verdict falls like a blow to Clermont's leaders, who see the quality of their sports infrastructure severely called into question by the governing body. The technical rating assigned to the Marcel-Michelin stadium pitch reflects performances well below the standards expected at this level of competition, suggesting insufficient maintenance work during the past season. This ranking comes in a context where the quality of the playing surface is becoming a major issue for the LNR.