Marseille XIII
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History

Marseille XIII were founded in 1946.The club has only won the French Championship
French rugby league championship
The French rugby league championship has been the major rugby league tournament for semi-professional and professional clubs in France and Monaco since the sport was introduced to the country in the thirties....

 once, in 1949. They have however lost three finals, in 1950, 1952 and 1973. Despite their poor record in the French Championship
French rugby league championship
The French rugby league championship has been the major rugby league tournament for semi-professional and professional clubs in France and Monaco since the sport was introduced to the country in the thirties....

, they have had a little more success in the Lord Derby Cup
Lord Derby Cup
The Lord Derby Cup , also known as French Rugby à XIII Cup, is the premier knock-out competition for the sport of rugby league football in France. It is open to all French rugby league clubs....

, appearing in the final seven times and winning on five occasions.

They moved up to the Elite Division of the French Championship for the 2005-2006.

Honours

  • French Championship
    French rugby league championship
    The French rugby league championship has been the major rugby league tournament for semi-professional and professional clubs in France and Monaco since the sport was introduced to the country in the thirties....

    : 1949
  • Lord Derby Cup
    Lord Derby Cup
    The Lord Derby Cup , also known as French Rugby à XIII Cup, is the premier knock-out competition for the sport of rugby league football in France. It is open to all French rugby league clubs....

    : 1947-48, 1948-49, 1956-57, 1964-65, 1970-71 (5 times)
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