CS Bourgoin-Jallieu
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CS Bourgoin-Jallieu is a French rugby union
club currently competing in the second level of the French league system (also known by its French
initialism of LNR) in the Pro D2. The club have been runners-up in the French championship and the Challenge Yves du Manoir competitions, and have won the Challenge Cup
.
Founded in 1906 as "Club Sportif Bergusien". They play at Stade Pierre Rajon
(capacity 10,000). They are based in Bourgoin-Jallieu
in Rhône-Alpes
.
final, losing to Section Paloise 13 to 11, as well as making it to the final of the French championship, where they went down to Toulouse
, 12 to 6 at Parc des Princes
in Paris. Also that year they made it to the final of the Challenge Cup
, where they defeated fellow French club Castres
18 to 9 in Béziers
. They played in the 1997-98 Heineken Cup
, winning two of their 6 pool fixtures, missing out on the finals.
The club had similar success in various competitions in the 1999 season, again contesting the Challenge Yves du Manoir, which they lost to Stade Français Paris 27 to 19, as well as contesting the European Shield final, which they also lost, to AS Montferrand
25 to 16 in Lyon
. The club saw similar results in their 1999-00 Heineken Cup
season to that of the 1997-98 competition, winning two of their six pool fixtures, not moving into the finals.
CS Bourgoin-Jallieu also contested the final two Challenge Yves du Manoir finals, in 2003. They did however lose both games, being defeated by La Rochelle
22 to 20 in early 2003, and losing to Castres 27 to 26 in November 2003. In the 2002-03 Heineken Cup
the club achieved its best result yet, finishing second in their pool, winning four of their six games, but still missing out on the finals. However, their 2004-05 Heineken Cup
campaign was not successful at all, losing all six pool games and finishing last in their group.
For the 2006-07 Heineken Cup home fixture against Munster
, Stade de Genève
which can hold over 30,000 spectators was used instead of Stade Pierre Rajon
. The attendance on the day was 16,255.
The 2008–09 season saw both a measure of success and multiple relegation dangers. While they reached the final of the that season's European Challenge Cup, losing to Northampton Saints
, they spent most of the season hovering close to the drop zone. They also faced financial trouble serious enough that they were in danger of forced relegation to Pro D2. CSBJ, however, finished the league season in a safe spot (11th) and were able to provide LNR with sufficient financial guarantees to enable them to stay in Top 14 for 2009–10.
Challenge Cup
(from
Southland) Arthur Joly (from 
Stade Français) Alexandre Péclier
(from Aix-en-Provence
) Franck Montanella
(from Aix-en-Provence
) Thomas Vervoort (from Albi
) Christophe André (from Tarbes
) Fabio Da Silva (from Saint-Étienne
) Ruben Spachuck
(from US Colomiers
) Elvis Seveali'i
(from
London Irish
) Josh Holmes (from
NSW Waratahs)
(to
Benetton Treviso
) Rudi Coetzee (to Perpignan
) Nemani Nadolo (to Exeter Chiefs
) Silvère Tian
(to Agen
) Alex Tulou (to Montpellier
) Bryce Williams
(to Northland
) Jean-Francois Coux
(to Agen) Julien Janaudy (to Agen) Coenie Basson (to Lyon
) Arnauld Tchougong (to Lyon
) Olivier Milloud
(to Stade Francais) Yann Labrit (to Aix-en-Provence
) Alexandre Dumoulin (to Racing Metro) Gaétan Germain (to Racing Metro) Julien Frier
- Retiring
Nemani Nadolo Julien Bonnaire
Benjamin Boyet
Marc Cécillon
Sébastien Chabal
Jean-Francois Coux
Yann David
Julien Frier
Florian Fritz
Stéphane Glas
Olivier Milloud
Lionel Nallet
Pascal Papé
Morgan Parra
Alexandre Péclier
Julien Pierre
Pierre Raschi
Alberto Di Bernardo
Carlo del Fava
Federico Pucciariello
Roger Randle
Karena Wihongi
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
club currently competing in the second level of the French league system (also known by its French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
initialism of LNR) in the Pro D2. The club have been runners-up in the French championship and the Challenge Yves du Manoir competitions, and have won the Challenge Cup
European Challenge Cup
The European Challenge Cup, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Amlin Challenge Cup, is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup. The cup was known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003 to 2005. The European...
.
Founded in 1906 as "Club Sportif Bergusien". They play at Stade Pierre Rajon
Stade Pierre Rajon
Stade Pierre Rajon is a multi-purpose stadium in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France.It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches and is the home stadium of CS Bourgoin-Jallieu. The stadium can hold 10,000 people....
(capacity 10,000). They are based in Bourgoin-Jallieu
Bourgoin-Jallieu
Bourgoin-Jallieu is a commune in the Isère department of south-eastern France.It lies 35 kilometres to the east-southeast of the city of Lyon. Its inhabitants are called Berjalliens.-Geography:...
in Rhône-Alpes
Rhône-Alpes
Rhône-Alpes is one of the 27 regions of France, located on the eastern border of the country, towards the south. The region was named after the Rhône River and the Alps mountain range. Its capital, Lyon, is the second-largest metropolitan area in France after Paris...
.
History
The club was established in 1906 as "Club Sportif Bergusien". In 1997 the club had a very successful season; contesting the Challenge Yves du ManoirChallenge Yves du Manoir
The Challenge Yves du Manoir was a rugby union club competition that was played in France between 1931 and 2003 under different names. It is named after former player Yves du Manoir.-History:...
final, losing to Section Paloise 13 to 11, as well as making it to the final of the French championship, where they went down to Toulouse
Stade Toulousain
Stade Toulousain, also referred to as Toulouse, is a French rugby union club from Toulouse in Midi-Pyrénées. Toulouse is one of the finest rugby clubs in Europe, having won the Heineken Cup four times – in 1996, 2003, 2005 and 2010. They were also runners-up in 2004 and 2008 against London Wasps...
, 12 to 6 at Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes is an all-seater football stadium located in the southwest of Paris, France. The venue, with a seating capacity of 48,712 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The current Parc des Princes was inaugurated on 4 June 1972, endowed...
in Paris. Also that year they made it to the final of the Challenge Cup
European Challenge Cup
The European Challenge Cup, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Amlin Challenge Cup, is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup. The cup was known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003 to 2005. The European...
, where they defeated fellow French club Castres
Castres Olympique
Castres Olympique is a French rugby union club located in the Midi-Pyrénées city of Castres and currently competing in the top level of the French league system.Founded in 1898, the club took its current name in 1906...
18 to 9 in Béziers
Béziers
Béziers is a town in Languedoc in southern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the Hérault department. Béziers hosts the famous Feria de Béziers, centred around bullfighting, every August. A million visitors are attracted to the five-day event...
. They played in the 1997-98 Heineken Cup
1997-98 Heineken Cup
The 1997–98 Heineken Cup was the third edition of the Heineken Cup. Competing teams from France, Ireland, Italy, Wales, England and Scotland, were divided into five pools of four, in which teams played home and away matches against each other. The pool winners automatically qualified for the...
, winning two of their 6 pool fixtures, missing out on the finals.
The club had similar success in various competitions in the 1999 season, again contesting the Challenge Yves du Manoir, which they lost to Stade Français Paris 27 to 19, as well as contesting the European Shield final, which they also lost, to AS Montferrand
ASM Clermont Auvergne
Association Sportive Montferrandaise Clermont Auvergne are a French rugby union club from Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne that currently competes in Top 14, the top level of the French league system, ASMCA are the were the 2010 France Top 14 Champions. It is the rugby section of the multi-sport club...
25 to 16 in Lyon
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
. The club saw similar results in their 1999-00 Heineken Cup
1999-00 Heineken Cup
The 1999–2000 Heineken Cup was the fifth edition of the Heineken Cup. Competing teams from France, Ireland, Italy, Wales, England and Scotland, were divided into six pools of four, in which teams played home and away matches against each other...
season to that of the 1997-98 competition, winning two of their six pool fixtures, not moving into the finals.
CS Bourgoin-Jallieu also contested the final two Challenge Yves du Manoir finals, in 2003. They did however lose both games, being defeated by La Rochelle
Atlantique Stade Rochelais
Stade Rochelais is a French rugby union club who compete in the Pro D2. They are often known simply as La Rochelle.They were founded in 1898 and play at Stade Marcel-Deflandre . They wear yellow and black...
22 to 20 in early 2003, and losing to Castres 27 to 26 in November 2003. In the 2002-03 Heineken Cup
2002-03 Heineken Cup
The 2002–03 Heineken Cup was the eighth edition of the Heineken Cup. Competing teams from France, Ireland, Italy, Wales, England and Scotland, were divided into six pools of four, in which teams played home and away matches against each other...
the club achieved its best result yet, finishing second in their pool, winning four of their six games, but still missing out on the finals. However, their 2004-05 Heineken Cup
2004-05 Heineken Cup
The 2004-5 Heineken Cup was the tenth edition of the Heineken Cup. Competing teams, from England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, were divided into six pools of four, in which teams played home and away matches against each other...
campaign was not successful at all, losing all six pool games and finishing last in their group.
For the 2006-07 Heineken Cup home fixture against Munster
Munster Rugby
Munster Rugby is an Irish professional rugby union team based in Munster, that competes in the RaboDirect Pro12 and Heineken Cup.The team represents the Irish Rugby Football Union Munster Branch which is one of four primary branches of the IRFU, and is responsible for rugby union in the Irish...
, Stade de Genève
Stade de Genève
Stade de Genève is a stadium in the greater Geneva, Switzerland area . It has a capacity of 30,084.-Overview:The stadium was completed in 2003 by Zschokke Construction S.A. after nearly three years of construction...
which can hold over 30,000 spectators was used instead of Stade Pierre Rajon
Stade Pierre Rajon
Stade Pierre Rajon is a multi-purpose stadium in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France.It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches and is the home stadium of CS Bourgoin-Jallieu. The stadium can hold 10,000 people....
. The attendance on the day was 16,255.
The 2008–09 season saw both a measure of success and multiple relegation dangers. While they reached the final of the that season's European Challenge Cup, losing to Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints
Northampton Saints are a professional rugby union club from Northampton, England. The Northampton Saints were formed in 1880. They play in green, black and gold colours. They play their home games at Franklin's Gardens, which has a capacity of 13,591....
, they spent most of the season hovering close to the drop zone. They also faced financial trouble serious enough that they were in danger of forced relegation to Pro D2. CSBJ, however, finished the league season in a safe spot (11th) and were able to provide LNR with sufficient financial guarantees to enable them to stay in Top 14 for 2009–10.
Club honours
- French championship
- Runners-up: 1997
- European Challenge CupEuropean Challenge CupThe European Challenge Cup, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Amlin Challenge Cup, is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup. The cup was known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003 to 2005. The European...
- Champions: 1997
- Runners-up: 1999, 2009
- Challenge Yves du ManoirChallenge Yves du ManoirThe Challenge Yves du Manoir was a rugby union club competition that was played in France between 1931 and 2003 under different names. It is named after former player Yves du Manoir.-History:...
- Runners-up: 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003
French championship
| Date | Winner | Runner-up | Score | Venue | Spectaters |
| 31 May 1997 | Stade Toulousain Stade Toulousain Stade Toulousain, also referred to as Toulouse, is a French rugby union club from Toulouse in Midi-Pyrénées. Toulouse is one of the finest rugby clubs in Europe, having won the Heineken Cup four times – in 1996, 2003, 2005 and 2010. They were also runners-up in 2004 and 2008 against London Wasps... |
CS Bourgoin | 12-6 | Parc des Princes Parc des Princes The Parc des Princes is an all-seater football stadium located in the southwest of Paris, France. The venue, with a seating capacity of 48,712 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The current Parc des Princes was inaugurated on 4 June 1972, endowed... , Paris |
44.000 |
Challenge CupEuropean Challenge CupThe European Challenge Cup, currently known for sponsorship reasons as the Amlin Challenge Cup, is one of two annual rugby union competitions organised by European Rugby Cup. The cup was known as the Parker Pen Shield from 2001 to 2003 and Parker Pen Challenge Cup from 2003 to 2005. The European...
| Date | Winner | Runner-up | Score | Venue | Spectators |
| 26 January 1997 | CS Bourgoin-Jallieu | Castres Olympique Castres Olympique Castres Olympique is a French rugby union club located in the Midi-Pyrénées city of Castres and currently competing in the top level of the French league system.Founded in 1898, the club took its current name in 1906... |
18-9 | Stade de la Méditerranée Stade de la Méditerranée Stade de la Méditerranée is a multi-purpose stadium in Béziers, France. It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches and is the home stadium of AS Béziers Hérault. The stadium is able to hold 18,555 people and was built in 1989.... , Béziers Béziers Béziers is a town in Languedoc in southern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the Hérault department. Béziers hosts the famous Feria de Béziers, centred around bullfighting, every August. A million visitors are attracted to the five-day event... |
10.000 |
| 27 February 1999 | AS Montferrand ASM Clermont Auvergne Association Sportive Montferrandaise Clermont Auvergne are a French rugby union club from Clermont-Ferrand in Auvergne that currently competes in Top 14, the top level of the French league system, ASMCA are the were the 2010 France Top 14 Champions. It is the rugby section of the multi-sport club... |
CS Bourgoin-Jallieu | 35-16 | Stade de Gerland, Lyon Lyon Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais.... |
31.986 |
| 22 May 2009 | Northampton Saints Northampton Saints Northampton Saints are a professional rugby union club from Northampton, England. The Northampton Saints were formed in 1880. They play in green, black and gold colours. They play their home games at Franklin's Gardens, which has a capacity of 13,591.... |
CS Bourgoin-Jallieu | 15-3 | The Stoop The Stoop Twickenham Stoop is a sports stadium located in the western suburbs of London, England. The stadium is home to Harlequins rugby union team, who play in the Aviva Premiership, and tenants London Broncos, who play in the Super League... , Twickenham Twickenham Twickenham is a large suburban town southwest of central London. It is the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and one of the locally important district centres identified in the London Plan... |
9.260 |
Challenge Yves du Manoir
| Year | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
| 1997 | Section Paloise Section Paloise Section Paloise is a French rugby union club from Pau in Pyrénées-Atlantiques currently competing in Rugby Pro D2, the second level of the French league system.-History:... |
13-11 | CS Bourgoin-Jallieu |
| 1999 | Stade Français Paris Stade Français Paris Stade Français CASG is a French professional rugby union club based in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The club plays in the Top 14 domestic league in France and is one of the most successful French clubs of the modern era.... |
27-19 | CS Bourgoin-Jallieu |
| 2003 (March) | Stade Rochelais Atlantique Stade Rochelais Stade Rochelais is a French rugby union club who compete in the Pro D2. They are often known simply as La Rochelle.They were founded in 1898 and play at Stade Marcel-Deflandre . They wear yellow and black... |
22-20 | CS Bourgoin-Jallieu |
| 2003 (November) | Castres Olympique Castres Olympique Castres Olympique is a French rugby union club located in the Midi-Pyrénées city of Castres and currently competing in the top level of the French league system.Founded in 1898, the club took its current name in 1906... |
27-26 | CS Bourgoin-Jallieu |
Current squad
2011-12 in
James WilsonJames Wilson
James Wilson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence. Wilson was elected twice to the Continental Congress, and was a major force in drafting the United States Constitution...
(from
Southland) Arthur Joly (from Stade Français) Alexandre PéclierAlexandre Péclier
Alexandre Péclier is a French rugby union player who currently plays for the French club of CS Bourgoin-Jallieu. He earned his first cap for the France national team on July 3, 2004 against the United States. He has won the European Shield in 1997 with Bourgoin, where he played during 10 seasons.-...
(from
Aix-en-ProvencePays d'Aix RC
Pays d'Aix RC is a French rugby union club currently playing in Pro D2, the second tier of the country's professional system. They arrived in Pro D2 for the 2009–10 season after earning promotion from the top amateur league, Fédérale 1....
) Franck Montanella
Franck Montanella
Franck Montanella is a French rugby union footballer. He played for FC Auch in the 2006-07 Pro Rugby D2, which Auch won. His usual position is as a prop. He was also included in France's mid-year Test squad for 2007 in the two game series against the All Blacks in New Zealand. He now plays for...
(from
Aix-en-ProvencePays d'Aix RC
Pays d'Aix RC is a French rugby union club currently playing in Pro D2, the second tier of the country's professional system. They arrived in Pro D2 for the 2009–10 season after earning promotion from the top amateur league, Fédérale 1....
) Thomas Vervoort (from
AlbiSC Albi
Sporting Club Albigeois is a professional French rugby union club playing the second-level Rugby Pro D2. During the past years it went back and forth between Top 14, the highest level of the French league system and the second-level Rugby Pro D2. Their last time in the Top 14 was for 2009–10 after...
) Christophe André (from
TarbesTarbes Pyrénées Rugby
Tarbes Pyrénées Rugby is a French rugby union team that currently takes part in Pro D2, the second level of the country's professional league system....
) Fabio Da Silva (from
Saint-ÉtienneCA Saint-Étienne Loire Sud Rugby
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) Ruben Spachuck
Ruben Spachuck
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(from
US ColomiersUS Colomiers
US Colomiers is a French rugby union club currently competing in Fédérale 1, the third level of the French rugby pyramid. They had been relegated from Pro D2 after finishing last in the 2006-07 season, but earned promotion from Fédérale 1 at the first opportunity in 2007-08, and survived a...
) Elvis Seveali'i
Elvis Seveali'i
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(from
London IrishLondon Irish
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) Josh Holmes (from
NSW Waratahs)2011-12 out
Alberto Di BernardoAlberto Di Bernardo
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(to
Benetton TrevisoBenetton Rugby Treviso
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) Rudi Coetzee (to
PerpignanUSA Perpignan
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) Nemani Nadolo (to
Exeter ChiefsExeter Chiefs
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) Silvère Tian
Silvère Tian
Silvère Tian is a Ivorian rugby union fullback, currently playing for the Top 14 team SU Agen.-Career:Tian started playing rugby at age 6 in Abidjan. He took part in the 1998 under-21 world championships that were held in France and attracted the attention of Rodez recruiters. He left for Flers...
(to
AgenSU Agen Lot-et-Garonne
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) Alex Tulou (to
MontpellierMontpellier Hérault RC
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) Bryce Williams
Bryce Williams
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(to
NorthlandNorthland Rugby Union
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) Jean-Francois Coux
Jean-François Coux
Jean-François Coux is a French rugby union footballer. Coux's first professional club was Vinay whom he played for in 1998. He moved to CS Bourgoin-Jallieu for the 1999/2000 Top 14 season and has been with them ever since. He mainly plays wing for Bourgoin, and with them has played in both the...
(to
Agen) Julien Janaudy (to Agen) Coenie Basson (to LyonLyon OU
Lyon Olympique Universitaire or LOU is a French rugby union team that competes in the Top 14, the first level of the country's professional league system. They earned their spot in the Top 14 by winning the 2010–11 title of the second-tier Pro D2....
) Arnauld Tchougong (to
LyonLyon OU
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) Olivier Milloud
Olivier Milloud
Olivier Milloud is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing for Stade Francais in the top level of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He has also played for the French national team, including being a part of their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. He usually plays as a prop.He made his...
(to
Stade Francais) Yann Labrit (to Aix-en-ProvencePays d'Aix RC
Pays d'Aix RC is a French rugby union club currently playing in Pro D2, the second tier of the country's professional system. They arrived in Pro D2 for the 2009–10 season after earning promotion from the top amateur league, Fédérale 1....
) Alexandre Dumoulin (to
Racing Metro) Gaétan Germain (to Racing Metro) Julien FrierJulien Frier
Julien Frier is a French rugby union player and currently the captain of the Top 14 team CS Bourgoin-Jallieu.After four years spent with Bourgoin, Frier signed for the nearby rival club FC Grenoble...
- Retiring
Notable former players
Silvère TianSilvère Tian
Silvère Tian is a Ivorian rugby union fullback, currently playing for the Top 14 team SU Agen.-Career:Tian started playing rugby at age 6 in Abidjan. He took part in the 1998 under-21 world championships that were held in France and attracted the attention of Rodez recruiters. He left for Flers...
Nemani Nadolo Julien Bonnaire
Julien Bonnaire
Julien Bonnaire is a French rugby union footballer, who played for CS Bourgoin-Jallieu in the Top 14 competition in France until the 2006–2007 season...
Benjamin Boyet
Benjamin Boyet
Benjamin Boyet is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing in the top division of domestic French rugby, for Bayonne...
Marc Cécillon
Marc Cécillon
Marc Cécillon is a former French rugby union player, who captained the national side on five occasions. He represented France from 1988 to 1995, with 46 test caps, including playing in the 1991 and 1995 World Cups...
Sébastien Chabal
Sebastien Chabal
Sébastien Chabal, born 8 December 1977 in Valence, Drôme, is a French rugby union rugby player. He has played number eight and lock professionally for the French team Bourgoin ; the English team Sale Sharks ; the French team Racing Métro 92 Paris ; and the French national side. He earned his first...
Jean-Francois Coux
Jean-François Coux
Jean-François Coux is a French rugby union footballer. Coux's first professional club was Vinay whom he played for in 1998. He moved to CS Bourgoin-Jallieu for the 1999/2000 Top 14 season and has been with them ever since. He mainly plays wing for Bourgoin, and with them has played in both the...
Yann David
Yann David
Yann David is a professional rugby union centre and winger currently playing for Toulouse in the Top 14. He played two seasons for Bourgoin-Jallieu before joining the toulousians. He is 1.85m tall and weighs 105 kg. Yann David studied at the private school St.Joseph Bourgoin-Jallieu. He has...
Julien Frier
Julien Frier
Julien Frier is a French rugby union player and currently the captain of the Top 14 team CS Bourgoin-Jallieu.After four years spent with Bourgoin, Frier signed for the nearby rival club FC Grenoble...
Florian Fritz
Florian Fritz
Florian Fritz is a French rugby union footballer. His usual position is in the centre, and he currently plays for Stade Toulousain in the Top 14 club competition in France...
Stéphane Glas
Stéphane Glas
Stéphane Glas is a French rugby union footballer. He currently plays for Stade Francais Paris in the top level of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He previously played for Bourgoin. He has also represented France well over 30 times...
Olivier Milloud
Olivier Milloud
Olivier Milloud is a French rugby union footballer, currently playing for Stade Francais in the top level of French rugby, the Top 14 competition. He has also played for the French national team, including being a part of their 2003 Rugby World Cup squad. He usually plays as a prop.He made his...
Lionel Nallet
Lionel Nallet
Lionel Nallet is a French rugby union player who currently plays at lock for Racing Métro 92 in the French Top 14 club competition and is a former captain of the France national team. He began his professional career with CS Bourgoin-Jallieu, playing there from 1998 to 2003 before moving to...
Pascal Papé
Pascal Papé
Pascal Papé is a French rugby union footballer.He plays lock and has joined Stade Français after spending many years in Bourgoin, and playing two years at Castres Olympique...
Morgan Parra
Morgan Parra
Morgan Parra is a rugby union player who plays as a Scrum half and occasionally Fly-half. He plays for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14 after signing for them from Bourgoin....
Alexandre Péclier
Alexandre Péclier
Alexandre Péclier is a French rugby union player who currently plays for the French club of CS Bourgoin-Jallieu. He earned his first cap for the France national team on July 3, 2004 against the United States. He has won the European Shield in 1997 with Bourgoin, where he played during 10 seasons.-...
Julien Pierre
Julien Pierre
Julien Pierre is a French rugby union player for Clermont Auvergne in the Top 14. He plays as a lock.He won his first cap on France's 2007 tour of New Zealand. He previously played for Bourgoin and La Rochelle.-External links: *...
Pierre Raschi
Pierre Raschi
Pierre Raschi is a former French rugby union player who spent his whole professional career in Bourgoin, and is currently playing for Fédérale 2 club SO Voiron...
Alberto Di Bernardo
Alberto Di Bernardo
Alberto Di Bernardo is an Italian/Argentine rugby union player, currently playing in Celtic League, for Benetton Rugby Treviso. His usual position is at fly-half and he has played for Italy A....
Carlo del Fava
Carlo Del Fava
Carlo Antonio Del Fava is a rugby union player. His preferred position is Lock, and he currently plays for Aironi in the Celtic League....
Federico Pucciariello
Federico Pucciariello
Federico Pucciariello was an Italian Argentine rugby union footballer. He played at both tighthead and loosehead prop, and played for Munster Rugby up to the end of the 2008-2009 season...
Roger Randle
Roger Randle
Roger Quentin Randle is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He played as a wing. He played centre at Rugby Parma F. C. .-Career:...
Karena Wihongi
Karena Wihongi
Karena Wihongi is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. He plays as a prop, and has "a reputation for powerful scrummaging courtesy of his hefty 19st 9lb, 6ft 1in frame." He previously played his club rugby for the Aviva Premiership side Sale Sharks, to whom he was signed in 2010...