Coupe de l'Espérance

Coupe de l'Espérance

The Coupe de l'Espérance was a rugby union competition that was played in France to replace the national championship during World War I, as many players were sent to the front. The teams used mostly young boys who had not been drafted yet. The cup was awarded only four times (1916-1919) and does not count as a full championship title among club honours.

Finals (by year)

Date Winner Score Runner-up
1916 Stade Toulousain 8-0 Stade Français
1917 Stade Nantais Université Club 8-3 Stade Toulousain
1918 Racing Club de France 22-9 FC Grenoble
1919 Stadoceste Tarbais 4-3 Aviron Bayonnais

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