Pau Rugby go by several names. The team’s full name is Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées, but they’re often known simply as Pau or Section by rugby fans in France.
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 the Honhada. Plus, Pau Rugby’s coat of arms features the peak of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, which symbolises the region for many locals. The team’s mascot is even called Bearnie!
On this page, you can discover even more about the Pau Rugby team. You can read the latest news about Pau Rugby and see the team’s upcoming fixtures.
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Pau Rugby go by several names. The team’s full name is Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées, but they’re often known simply as Pau or Section by rugby fans in France.
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 the Honhada. Plus, Pau Rugby’s coat of arms features the peak of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau, which symbolises the region for many locals. The team’s mascot is even called Bearnie!
On this page, you can discover even more about the Pau Rugby team. You can read the latest news about Pau Rugby and see the team’s upcoming fixtures.
Since the club’s formation way back in 1902, the Pau Rugby team have 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 club have also won the Challenge Yves du Manoir in 1939, 1952 and 1997, as well as a French Pro D2 title in 2015.
Ever since the team won the Pro D2 title in 2015, the side have played in the Top 14, which is the top flight of rugby union in France. During this period, the Pau Rugby team have also represented France in the European Rugby Challenge Cup. In the 2017-18 edition, the side even reached the semi-final stage of the competition. However, they were beaten by Cardiff Blues, who were the competition’s eventual champions.
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Watisoni Votu Wing Because the Pau Rugby side compete in the Top 14, several international and former international players currently represent Pau Rugby. Plus, the club also has a reputation as a breeding ground for young French talent. For example, prominent French internationals such as Imanol Harinordoquy, Damien Traille, and Lionel Beauxis all began their playing careers at Pau Rugby.
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