In this article, we will take a closer look at Stade Niçois, a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent years. From its impact on society to its implications on daily life, Stade Niçois has been the focus of numerous debates and discussions. Throughout this article, we will examine different perspectives and opinions on Stade Niçois, as well as its possible implications for the future. Through detailed and comprehensive analysis, we hope to provide a comprehensive view of Stade Niçois and its relevance in the contemporary world.
Full name | Stade Niçois RFC | ||
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Union | French Rugby Federation | ||
Nickname(s) | Les Aigles (The Eagles) | ||
Founded | 2012 | ||
Location | Nice, France | ||
Ground(s) | Stade des Arboras (Capacity: 3,000) | ||
League(s) | Nationale | ||
2022–23 | 8th | ||
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Stade Niçois is a French amateur rugby club based in Nice, founded in 2012. It currently operates in Nationale, one division below the French professional Top14 and Pro D2 leagues.
The club was previously known as Rugby Nice Côte d'Azur Université-Racing. However this club was liquated in 2012.
The new club Stade Niçois was formed for the season 2012–13. They play under new colours: red, white and black.
The club won promotion from Fédérale 2 at the end of season 2017-18 and will play in Fédérale 1 for season 2018–19.
Date | Winner | Runner-up | Score | 'Venue | Spectators |
20 May 1983 | AS Béziers | RRC Nice | 14-6 | Parc des Princes, Paris | 43,100 |
Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
1985 | RC Nice | 21-16 | AS Montferrand |
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TB | LB | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
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1 | Dax (P) | 26 | 21 | 0 | 5 | 715 | 435 | +280 | 9 | 2 | 104 | Semi-final promotion play-off |
2 | Valence Romans (P) | 26 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 675 | 385 | +290 | 10 | 7 | 96 | |
3 | Albi | 26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 620 | 398 | +222 | 5 | 4 | 92 | Quarter-final promotion play-off |
4 | Blagnac | 26 | 17 | 2 | 7 | 572 | 504 | +68 | 2 | 3 | 86 | |
5 | Bourgoin-Jallieu | 26 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 606 | 536 | +70 | 3 | 3 | 83 | |
6 | Bourg-en-Bresse | 26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 527 | 485 | +42 | 4 | 5 | 78 | |
7 | Narbonne | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 590 | 565 | +25 | 3 | 5 | 75 | |
8 | Nice | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 538 | 475 | +63 | 4 | 9 | 74 | |
9 | Chambéry | 26 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 581 | 521 | +60 | 3 | 6 | 70 | |
10 | Tarbes | 26 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 575 | 577 | −2 | 2 | 6 | 66 | |
11 | Suresnes | 26 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 450 | 704 | −254 | 1 | 3 | 51 | |
12 | Hyères | 26 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 479 | 590 | −111 | 1 | 7 | 49 | |
13 | Rennes (R) | 26 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 322 | 620 | −298 | 1 | 6 | 32 | Relegation to Nationale 2 |
14 | Cognac Saint-Jean-d'Angély (R) | 26 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 380 | 835 | −455 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
The club includes a women's section: the Nice University Racing Rugby Club, which plays in the second division (Federale 1).
The club includes a rugby school.
On 25 July 2017, the Scottish Rugby Union announced a 'Performance Pathway' partnership with Stade Niçois.
As part of this partnership, former Scotland international rugby union players Peter Murchie and Tyrone Holmes joined the French club. Peter Murchie joined as a coach, while Tyrone Holmes joined as a Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Two Glasgow Warriors players from the Scottish Rugby Academy; fly-half Josh Henderson and flanker Bruce Flockhart were loaned to the club for game time for the season 2017–18. In addition, former London Scottish player Dave Cherry also joined the club. although he later moved back to Edinburgh.