
Émilien Gailleton, player from the Section Paloise, saw his try scored against Aviron Bayonnais during the 21st day of Top 14 being voted the best try of the 2025-2026 season during the Nuit du Rugby, thanks to the votes of more than 21,000 supporters.
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La Nuit du Rugby is an annual ceremony rewarding the notable performances of the Top 14, the French rugby union championship.
Émilien Gailleton rewarded. On the occasion of Rugby Night, this Monday evening, the player from the Section Paloise saw his try scored against Aviron Bayonnais during the 21st day of Top 14, being voted the best try of the 2025-2026 season.
Unlike the other distinctions of the evening, it was the supporters and spectators who voted for this award. The followers of the Top 14 therefore gave their voice to Le Palois. Among the nominees, alongside the winner Émilien Gailleton, were Kalvin Gourgues against UBB, Joris Jurand against Stade Rochelais and Jiuta Wainiqolo against Stade Toulousain and Louis Bielle-Biarrey with his try against Lyon.
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More than 21,000 people voted for this try which allowed the Palois to snatch the bonus at the end of the match.

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