1 day ago Rugby World Cup
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard Saint-Étienne
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard is nicknamed ‘le Chaudron' (the Cauldron), or ‘l'enfer vert' (the Green Hell). This is due to colours worn by the local football team, AS Saint-Étienne.
Although primarily a football stadium, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard has also been used to host high profile rugby matches, including clashes at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
Originally built in 1930, the stadium has undergone several renovations over the years. Over the course of the past century, it has also been used to host some of the world's biggest football matches, including games at UEFA Euro 1984 and 2016, as well as the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup.
During the 2023 Rugby World Cup, Stade Geoffroy-Guichard will be used to host four pool-stage games, including clashes involving Australia, Argentina and Italy.
Games at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Italy
52
- 8
FT
Namibia
Local Time:
13:00 Sat, 9 Sep
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Match Center 13:00 Sat, 9 Sep
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Who is your pick to win?
94%
6%
Australia
15
- 22
FT
Fiji
Local Time:
17:45 Sun, 17 Sep
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Match Center 17:45 Sun, 17 Sep
Stade Geoffroy-Guichard
Who is your pick to win?
62%
38%
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