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Section Paloise, often referred to as La Section or Pau, play in the Top 14. They’ve won the French Championship three times, most recently in 1964.
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History of Section Paloise
The Pau rugby team is a symbol of Béarn culture and heritage. Traditional Béarn songs are very popular among fans and the team's anthem is Honhada. Plus, the team's mascot is called Bearnie!
Since the club's formation way back in 1902, the Pau rugby team has been hugely successful. They have been crowned as the champions of France three times (in 1928, 1946 and 1964) and they won the European Rugby Challenge Cup in 2000. Plus, the Pau rugby team has also won the Challenge Yves du Manoir in 1939 and 1952, the French Cup in 1997 and the Pro D2 title in 2015.
Ever since the Section Paloise rugby team won the Pro D2 title in 2015, the side has remained in the Top 14. Plus, during this period, the Pau rugby team has also regularly represented France in the European Rugby Challenge Cup, the same competition that they won back in 2000. For the 2025-26 season, they qualified for the European Rugby Champions Cup for the first time since 2001.
Undoubtedly one of France’s finest teams, the Section Paloise rugby side has a rich history. Think they can win the Top 14 title once again? Follow the team's progress with RugbyPass.
FAQs
Who is the captain of Pau?
Luke Whitelock is the current captain of Pau.
Who has made the most appearances for Pau?
Robert Paparemborde is Pau’s record appearance-maker. He played for the club nearly 500 times in the 1970s and 80s.
Who has scored the most points for Pau?
Jean-Michel Aguirre has scored the most points for Pau. He scored more than 2,500 points for the club in the 1970s and 80s.
Who has scored the most tries for Pau?
André Abadie scored more than 100 tries for Pau in the 1940s and 50s.
When did Pau last win the Top 14?
Pau last won the Top 14 in 1964.
When did Pau last win the EPCR Challenge Cup?
Pau last won the EPCR Challenge Cup in 2000. To date, it’s the only time the team has ever won the competition.
When did Pau last win the European Rugby Champions Cup?
Sadly, Pau have never won the European Rugby Champions Cup.
