Castres Olympique, the Tarn club
Our Castres Olympique page brings together the home jersey of the Tarnais club and, for young supporters, the home, away, and third jerseys in children's sizes. A range in the blue and white colours of a club founded in 1906, champion of France in 1949, 1950, 1993, 2013, and 2018, which upholds the spirit of a medium-sized town against the metropolises at the Pierre-Fabre stadium.
The blue and white of Tarn.
A club founded in 1906, pride of Tarn
Founded in 1906, Castres Olympique won its first champion titles in France in 1949 and 1950, followed by another Bouclier de Brennus in 1993. Its modern history is linked to Pierre Fabre, a pharmacist from Castres who became an industrialist and owned the club from 1988 until his passing in 2013. This support has allowed a town of around forty thousand residents to remain sustainably in the elite, facing clubs backed by large metropolises, with a combative pack and a solidarity that has become its trademark.
Other clubs
The clubs of Top 14 and Pro D2 are also as follows:
- Stade Toulousain.
- Union Bordeaux Bègles.
- Stade Rochelais.
- Racing 92.
- Stade Français Paris.
- Montpellier Hérault Rugby.
All clubs are gathered on the page Top 14 and Pro D2.
The finals of 2013 and 2018, and the Pierre-Fabre Stadium
In 2013, at the Stade de France, the CO beat Toulon in the final to clinch its first title in twenty years. Five years later, just qualifying for the finals, they triumphed against Montpellier, who were first in the regular season. The club plays at the Pierre-Fabre Stadium, formerly the Pierre-Antoine Stadium, renamed in 2017 in tribute to the industrialist. Its atmosphere, the stands close to the pitch, and the fervor of the crowd make it one of the most feared away grounds in the championship.
Home, away and third kits for young supporters
The home kit features the blue and white of the club, worn at Pierre-Fabre on match nights. The youngest can choose from three child sizes: the home kit, the away kit in a different shade for away games, and the third kit, a third jersey reserved for certain matches. Giving one of these kits to a child is to invite them into the big family of CO, from the stands of Pierre-Fabre to the rugby school where they proudly wear the colours of their club.
Good deals
Good bargains can also be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then summer sales and the back-to-school period.
Frequently asked questions
How to come and watch a match in Castres?
Castres is located in Tarn, about an hour's drive east of Toulouse. The Pierre-Fabre Stadium can hold just over twelve thousand spectators, with stands very close to the pitch.
Has Castres played in any other championship finals?
Yes, the club has also been a finalist in the French championship, notably in 1995 against Toulouse, in 2014 against Toulon, and in 2022 against Montpellier. These finals highlight its consistency at the highest level.
What size shirt should I choose for a child?
Refer to the child's height in centimeters rather than their age, following the brand's size guide. If they are between two sizes, opt for the larger one so they can wear it for longer.
Why is Castres so hard to beat at home?
The crowd at Pierre-Fabre, very close to the pitch, supports their team for eighty minutes, and the Castres pack enjoys imposing physicality. Few visitors leave with a victory, hence the reputation of the stadium as a fortress.
How to wash a Castres Olympique shirt?
Turn it inside out, wash it at thirty degrees on a delicate cycle, and let it air dry. Tumble drying and fabric softener weaken the badge and the heat-pressed markings.
