Montpellier Hérault Rugby, the MHR
Our Montpellier Hérault Rugby page brings together the fortieth anniversary jersey of MHR, in both authentic and supporter versions, the away jersey, home and away match shorts, the Blaze training range, and the Gilbert ball in the club colours, crowned champion of France in 2022 at the Stade de France.
Forty years of rugby in Montpellier.
1986, the birth of an ambitious club
The Montpellier Hérault Rugby was born in 1986 from a merger of Montpellier clubs, including Stade Montpelliérain, to give the city a team that could aim for the elite. It moved to the Yves-du-Manoir stadium in 2007, a modern venue with over fifteen thousand seats, known since by several partner names. After two lost finals in 2011 and 2018, the MHR clinched its first Bouclier de Brennus on June 24, 2022, by beating Castres twenty-nine to ten. It also won the European Challenge in 2016 and 2021.
The other clubs
The clubs in Top 14 and Pro D2 are also listed:
All clubs are gathered on the page Top 14 and Pro D2.
The jersey for forty years, authentic or supporter
For its fortieth anniversary, the club designed a commemorative jersey that pays tribute to its history. The authentic version mimics the players' kit: fitted cut, stretchy and lightweight fabric that dries quickly and provides minimal resistance to tackles. The supporter version, which is looser, is worn daily and in the stands without hindering movement. The away jersey completes the collection for following the team on the road, and the home, away, and third match shorts match the three kits worn by the players on the pitch.
Blaze range and Gilbert ball for training
The training range Blaze outfits sessions like those of the players: jersey and technical top for field work, shorts for physical drills, and jogging pants for warm-ups and travel. The Gilbert ball in Montpellier’s colours, in size five, the size for adult matches, is used for passing as well as kicking. Gilbert, a manufacturer established in 1823 in the English town of Rugby, the birthplace of the sport, supplies the official ball for many competitions and remains a reference for clubs.
Good deals
Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance sales, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24h are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The year's highlights follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school.
Frequently asked questions
Does the MHR have a women's team?
Yes. The women's section of Montpellier is among the most successful in France, with several French championship titles since the mid-2000s. It has provided many players to the French women's XV.
What does third mean for a match short?
The third refers to the club's third kit, after the home and away kits. It is used when the first two clash with the opponent's colours and often becomes a sought-after item for collectors.
At what pressure should a rugby ball be inflated?
The regulations specify a pressure between nine and a half and ten psi, approximately just under seven tenths of a bar. Use a pump equipped with a pressure gauge and moisten the needle before inserting it into the valve.
What size of rugby shorts should I choose?
Rugby shorts are taken in your usual size: they are cut short and reinforced to withstand pulls. The drawstring adjusts the waist, and between two sizes, the larger one allows more ease for running and tackling.
How should I care for a technical training kit?
Wash it at thirty degrees, inside out, without fabric softener, which clogs the fibres and hinders moisture wicking. Let it air dry, away from a source of heat, to maintain the elasticity of the fabric.
