FC Grenoble Rugby, the club from the Alps

From Champollion High School to the 1954 Shield

The FC Grenoble has its roots in 1892, when students from Champollion High School founded an athletic association, before the main clubs in the city came together. Rugby took root at the foot of the Bastille and the club adopted the red and blue, which it has never abandoned. Its glory moment came in 1954: in Toulouse, Grenoble beat US Cognac five to three in the final and secured the title of champion of France. This Shield remains the highlight of Grenoble's honours and the pride of several generations of Dauphiné supporters.

The Other Clubs

The teams in Top 14 and Pro D2 are also varied:

• Stade Toulousain.
• ASM Clermont Auvergne.
• Castres Olympique.
• Aviron Bayonnais.
• US Carcassonne.
• Montpellier Hérault Rugby.

All the clubs are listed on the page Top 14 and Pro D2.

The Mammoths and the Contested Final of 1993

In the early nineties, Jacques Fouroux, former scrum-half and coach of the France XV, took charge of the club and built a massive pack of forwards, nicknamed the Mammoths, around players like Olivier Brouzet. On June 5, 1993, at Parc des Princes, Grenoble faced Castres in the final. A try awarded to New Zealander Gary Whetton, while Grenoble's scrum-half Franck Hueber had touched down first, decided the match, lost fourteen to eleven. Years later, the referee acknowledged his mistake, and the 1993 final remains a sore point in Isère memory.

Home and Away Kids' Kits from FCG

The home kids' kit features the historic red and blue colours and the club crest, so young supporters can look like the players in the stands of the Stade des Alpes, where FCG hosts its opponents. The away kids' kit, in a contrasting hue, is for away games and allows for a change of kit throughout the week. Lightweight and breathable, they can also be worn at the rugby school; for sizing, it's better to rely on the child's build rather than their age, keeping a bit of extra room so they can wear it for more than a year.

Good Deals

Good deals can also be found in good plans, 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 major events of the year happen in a consistent order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I wash a child's rugby shirt?

Turn it inside out and wash it in the machine at a maximum of thirty degrees, with similar colours, without fabric softener or bleach. Let it dry naturally: the tumble dryer and iron can damage the crest and printing on the shirt.

Has FC Grenoble played in Top 14?

Yes. Promoted in 2012 after a long stint in Pro D2, FCG has played several seasons of Top 14 during the 2010s. Its level has varied since, but the club remains one of the strongholds of rugby in the Alps.

Who was Jacques Fouroux?

Nicked the little corporal, this scrum-half led the France XV to the Grand Slam of 1977 as captain. Becoming coach from 1981 to 1990, he took the Blues to the final of the first World Cup in 1987.

Where does the name of the Lesdiguières stadium come from?

The historic stadium of Grenoble rugby honours the duke of Lesdiguières, a figure of Dauphiné and the last constable of France, in the early seventeenth century. FCG experienced a large part of its history there before also playing at the Stade des Alpes.

Can a supporter shirt be used for training?

For a leisure session or rugby school, yes, but it doesn’t hold up as well as a training shirt: repeated pulls in tackles can distort the fabric and detach the crest. It's better to keep it for matches and the stands.