Perigueux finished the first month of the season with 3 wins from 4 games and are equal leaders with Nice and Suresnes.

Hickes started in the 12 jersey for the second consecutive week. He has played every minute this season outside of a spell on the sidelines for a yellow card in the opening round.

Fred Hickes scored his first try of the season for Perigueux who were on the wrong side of the scoreboard in their trip to Tarbes.

After starting last week on the wing, Hickes returned to his usual Centre position and scored in the 66th minute.

Perigueux came into this match undefeated and scored 2 tries to Tarbes 1 but were let down by ill-discipline, giving up 18 points via 6 penalties.

Perigueux hosted Nice in the 2nd round with Fred Hickes starting on the wing.

It was a battle of the heavyweights, both sides coming off impressive round 1 wins.

The home side raced out to a 16-3 lead before a second half fightback from Nissa made it a tight finish. Perigueux did enough to hold on, winning 19-15.

Fred Hickes started in his usual Centre position for Perigueux. They played hosts to Rennes in round 1 and came away with a commanding 42-21 win.