Nissa Rugby
French rugby club based in Nice
Nissa Rugby, formerly called Stade Niçois Rugby, is a French professional rugby club based in Nice, founded in 2012. It currently operates in Pro D2, one division below the French professional Top14.
History
The club was previously known as Rugby Nice Côte d'Azur Université-Racing. However this club was liquated in 2012.
The new club Stade Niçois was formed for the season 2012–13. They play under new colours: red, white and black.
The club won promotion from Fédérale 2 at the end of season 2017-18 and will play in Fédérale 1 for season 2018–19.
Honours
French championship:
Runners-up: 1983
Challenge Yves du Manoir:
Champions: 1985
Challenge de l'Espérance:
Champions: 1974,1976
Finals results
French championship
Challenge Yves du Manoir
Current standings
Women
The club includes a women's section: the Nice University Racing Rugby Club, which plays in the second division (Federale 1).
Academy
The club includes a rugby school.
Performance Pathway with the Scottish Rugby Union
On 25 July 2017, the Scottish Rugby Union announced a 'Performance Pathway' partnership with Stade Niçois.
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