The opening two weeks of the French D1 Elite season have already delivered surprises, tight contests, and clear separations in form. With four teams sitting undefeated and five still searching for their first win, the initial power rankings reflect both expected dominance and early shake-ups.
The defending champion Thonon Black Panthers have looked every bit the titleholders with two strong performances, while newcomers like the Fotenay Meteroes have burst into the conversation with two statement victories. As the standings begins to take shape, the league appears divided into contenders, hopefuls, and teams with work to do.
1. Thonon Black Panthers (2–0)
The defending champions have opened with authority: a tough 28–20 win over Asnières Molosses followed by a statement 14–0 shutout of archrivals La Courneuve Flash. This team is playing like the team to beat once again.
2. La Courneuve Flash (1–1)
A dominant 32–6 win over Rouen Leopards showcased their potential, but the offense went quiet in the shutout loss to Thonon. They remain a top-tier team—just not at the Panthers’ level—for now.
3. Cannes Iron Mask (2–0)
Two strong wins—13–7 over Toulouse Ours and 29–17 over Marseille Blue Stars—show this squad can win both low-scoring battles and higher-paced contests. Don’t sleep on Cannes.
4. Grizzlys Catalans (2–0)
A 24–14 victory over Grenoble Centaures and a gritty 14–7 win against Toulouse prove this team knows how to finish. They may not be flashy, but they’re effective.
5. Fotenay Meteroes (2–0)
The early surprise of the league. After edging Villepinte Diables Rouges 20–12, they stunned everyone with a 27–7 dismantling of Asnières. This team is for real.
6. Asnières Molosses (0–2)
Their record is misleading. They hung tough with Thonon in a 28–20 loss before being outplayed by Fotenay. This is still a talented squad that will likely climb.
7. Toulouse Ours (0–2)
Two one-score losses—13–7 to Cannes and 14–7 to Grizzlys Catalans—show this team is competitive. They just need to find a way to close.
8. Marseille Blue Stars (1–1)
A strong 27–5 opening win against Aix-en-Provence Argonautes was followed by a 29–17 loss to Cannes. Inconsistent, but capable.
9. Rouen Leopards (1–1)
Rebounded from a 32–6 thumping by La Courneuve with a tight 14–13 win over Villepinte. A team still finding its footing.
10. Grenoble Centaures (0–1–1)
Fell 24–14 to Grizzlys Catalans before fighting to a 7–7 draw with Aix-en-Provence. Not wins, but not collapses either.
11. Villepinte Diables Rouges (0–2)
Two tight losses—20–12 to Fotenay and 14–13 to Rouen—mean they’re just a play or two from a different record. Still, results are results.
12. Aix-en-Provence Argonautes (0–1–1)
A 27–5 loss to Marseille and a 7–7 draw with Grenoble leave them at the bottom. Improvements are needed on both sides of the ball.