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Oyonnax Rugby
Union sportive Oyonnax Rugby is a French rugby union club from Oyonnax in the Ain département of the région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, currently playing in Rugby Pro D2, the second division of the country's professional rugby system. They play at Stade Charles-Mathon (capacity 11,400). They wear black and red. History They were founded in 1909 as ''Club Sportif Oyonnaxien'' and were renamed ''Union Sportive Oyonaxienne'' in 1940, as sports clubs were forced to unite by the Vichy régime. Oyonnax played in the regional leagues until 1967 when they joined the First Division (64 clubs). They were relegated to the lower divisions a few years later and bounced back to Group B of the First Division (the Second Division in fact) in 1988. Finally, in 2003 they reached the Fédérale 1 final and although they went down to Limoges (18-20), they moved on to the professional Pro D2. In the 2012/13 season, they won Pro D2 and were promoted to the top-flight Top 14. They were repromoted afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oyonnax
Oyonnax () is the second most populated commune in the Ain department in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in eastern France. Oyonnax lies in a valley of the Jura Mountains in the far north of Ain. It is near the Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura. The city is on the river Ange. Its prominence in the plastics industry has earned it the name ''Plastics Valley''. One of thoutstanding achievements of the French Résistanceoccurred here on 11 November 1943, when the Maquis de l'Ain et du Haut-Jura defied the German occupiers to hold an 11 November parade and memorial service in honor of French soldiers from World War I. The town was awarded the Médaille de la Résistance on 16 June 1947. History Monopoly in wooden comb manufacture In 630, Clovis II, the son of Dagobert I king of the Franks, travelled to Geneva to meet the king of Burgundy. He met a young slave there, the daughter of a captured Saxon king, and wished to ask for her as his wife. So Dagobert I sent a delegation i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thibault Berthaud
Thibault is a French personal name and surname, a form of Theobald, a Germanic name composed from the elements '' theod-'' "people" and ''bald'' "bold". Surname * Arthur Thibault (191483), Canadian farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan * Bernard Thibault (born 1959), French trade unionist, Secretary of the Confédération Générale du Travail (CGT) * Conrad Thibault (190387), American baritone vocalist * David Thibault (born before 2013), French-Canadian singer and Elvis impersonator * Dominique Thibault (born 1988), Canadian ice hockey player * Emmanuel Thibault (born 1974), French dancer * François-Anatole Thibault (18441924), French writer and Nobel Laureate * François Thibault (born before 1992), French ''Maître de chai'' (Cellar Master) * Geneviève Thibault de Chambure (190275), French musicologist * Gérard Thibault d'Anvers (15741629), Dutch fencing master * Guy Thibault (born before 1978), Canadian army officer * Jean-Baptiste Thibault (181079), Canadian R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luke Hamilton
Luke John Hamilton (born 7 January 1992) is a Scottish international rugby union player who plays back row for Oyonnax. He has previously played for Cardiff Blues and Edinburgh in the Pro14, Agen in France's Top 14 and Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. Career Born in Pembrokeshire, Wales, Hamilton came through the academy at the Scarlets before moving to the Cardiff Blues, making his professional debut for the club in the 2010–11 season against Exeter in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. In April 2012 he was named in the Wales Under-20 squad for the Junior World Cup in South Africa. At the competition he played alongside future Wales internationals Rob Evans, Samson Lee and Ellis Jenkins and was part of the starting Wales XV that defeated New Zealand, the first team ever to beat New Zealand at U20 level. Hamilton left the Blues to join SU Agen for the 2014–15 season, citing a lack of game time as one of his reasons for leaving. Agen won promotion that season from the Pro D2 to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rory Grice
Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the ga, Ruairí/''Ruaidhrí'' and gd, Ruairidh and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. for the given name "Rory". The meaning of the name is "red king", composed of ''ruadh'' ("red") and ''rígh'' ("king"). In Ireland and Scotland, it is generally seen as a masculine name and therefore rarely given to females. History An early use of the name in antiquity is in reference to Rudraige mac Sithrigi, a High King of Ireland who eventually spawned the Ulaid (indeed, this tribe are sometimes known as ''Clanna Rudhraighe''). Throughout the Middle Ages, the name was in use by various kings, such as Ruaidrí mac Fáeláin, Ruaidrí na Saide Buide and Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair, the last High King of Ireland. As well as this, Ruairí Óg Ó Mórdha, the famous King of Laois, and his nephew Ruairí Ó Mórdha, who was a leader in the Irish Rebellion of 1641, held the name. Rory has seen increasing u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valentin Ursache
Valentin Niculae Ursache (born 12 August 1985 in Târgu Neamt) is a Romanian former rugby union player. Ursache played in Romania for Contor Zenner Arad, Steaua Bucharest and CSM Baia Mare. He also played in France for Pays d'Aix RC and Oyonnax, from where he retired in June 2022. Ursache has 55 caps for Romania, since his debut at 26 June 2004, in the historical 25-24 win over Italy, in Bucharest, in a test match. He played twice at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, coming on both times as a substitute. He was called into the squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, playing in three matches. He also played in four group stage matches of Romania's 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign. On 29 April 2013, Ursache was named honorary citizen of Oyonnax. Honours Club ;Steaua București *Romanian Cup: 2007 ;CSM Baia Mare * SuperLiga Champion: 2009, 2010 ;Oyonnax * Pro D2 Champion: 2012–13 1 (one, unit, unity) is a number representing a single or the only entity. 1 is also a numerical digit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Murday
Tom Murday (born 24 April 1989) is an Australian rugby union footballer. He is currently signed to the French club Agen and previously played for the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby competition. His usual position is lock, however he can also play in the backrow. Early life Murday was raised in Mossman in North Queensland, and he played junior club rugby for the Port Douglas Reef Raiders as a teenager. He attended Brisbane Grammar School and played for the Australian Schoolboys rugby team in 2006. Career Murday was selected for the Australia U20 team that played in the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship in Wales. He joined the RugbyWA Academy later that season and toured to the UK with the Force development side. In 2009 and 2010 Murday played with Sunnybank in the Queensland Premier Rugby competition. He moved to the ACT to play for the Tuggeranong Vikings rugby club in 2011 and was selected for the Brumby Runners team that played in the 2012 Pacific Rugby Cup. Murda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manuel Leindekar
Manuel Leindekar Virginio (born 23 April 1997 in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan rugby player for Oyonnax Rugby in Pro D2, the second highest level of French rugby. His primary position is lock. Club career Leindekar started his career playing in Uruguay for Old Boys. In December 2015, he went to France to sign a new contract with Oyonnax Rugby. International career Leindekar made his international debut for Uruguay on 13 May 2017, in a South American Rugby Championship game against Paraguay. He was selected for Uruguay's 31 man squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup The 2019 Rugby World Cup was the ninth edition of the Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's rugby union teams. It was hosted in Japan from 20 September to 2 November in 12 venues all across the country. The opening match ... on 30 August 2019. References External links * 1997 births Living people Uruguayan rugby union players Oyonnax Rugby players Rugby union locks Expatriate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thibault Lassalle
Thibault Lassalle (born 22 August 1987) is a French professional rugby union player. He currently plays at lock for Oyonnax in the ProD2. Personal life Lassalle's father is French politician Jean Lassalle who has been a member of the National Assembly for the Pyrénées-Atlantiques' 4th constituency since 2002 and was a candidate for the 2017 French presidential election The 2017 French presidential election was held on 23 April and 7 May 2017. As no candidate won a majority in the first round, a runoff was held between the top two candidates, Emmanuel Macron of En Marche! (EM) and Marine Le Pen of the Nationa .... References External links L'Équipe profileCastres profileLigue Nationale De Rugby ProfileEuropean Professional Club Rugby Profile Living people 1987 births French rugby union players Rugby union locks SU Agen Lot-et-Garonne players Oyonnax Rugby players RC Toulonnais players Castres Olympique players People from Oloron-Sainte-Marie Sportspeople ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phoenix Battye
Phoenix Battye (born 28 September 1990) is an Australian rugby union player. He currently plays in the French Top 14 competition but started his professional career with the Western Force. His usual position is lock. Off the field, Battye has a passion for the arts, with his portrait ''Battye Blue'' appearing on the National Portrait Gallery's website. Career In early 2012, Battye upgraded from a rookie to professional contract with the Western Force Super Rugby club. Battye made his Super Rugby debut on 3 March 2012 against the Queensland Reds. After three seasons playing for the Western Force, Battye joined French side Béziers prior to the 2014–15 Rugby Pro D2 season The 2014–15 Rugby Pro D2 was the second-level French rugby union club competition, behind the Top 14, for the 2014–15 season. It ran alongside the 2014–15 Top 14 competition; both competitions are operated by the Ligue Nationale de Rugby ( .... References External linksWestern Force profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tommy Raynaud
Tommy may refer to: People * Tommy (given name) * Tommy Atkins, or just Tommy, a slang term for a common soldier in the British Army Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Tommy'' (1931 film), a Soviet drama film * ''Tommy'' (1975 film), a British operetta film based on the Who's album ''Tommy'' * ''Tommy'' (2015 film), a Telugu drama film * ''Tommy'' (TV series), a 2020 American drama series Literature * ''Tommy'' (King poem), by Stephen King, 2010 * ''Tommy'' (Kipling poem), by Rudyard Kipling, 1892 Music * ''Tommy'' (The Who album), 1969 ** ''Tommy'' (London Symphony Orchestra album), 1972 ** ''Tommy'' (soundtrack), a soundtrack to the 1975 film ** ''The Who's Tommy'', a stage production, premiered 1992 * ''Tommy'' (The Wedding Present album), 1988 * ''Tommy'' (Dosh album), 2010 * ''Tommy'' (EP), a 2017 EP by Klein * ''Tommy'', a 2022 EP by Kiesza * ''Tommy'', a 1965 album by Tommy Adderley * ''Tommy'', a 1970 EP by The Who * "Tommy", a 1991 song by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irakli Mirtskhulava
Irakli Mirtskhulava is a Georgian rugby union player who plays as a prop for Oyonnax in the Top 14 The Top 14 () is a professional rugby union club competition that is played in France. Created in 1892, the Top 14 is at the top of the national league system operated by the French National Rugby League, also known by its French initialism o .... Notes 1984 births Living people Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Georgia international rugby union players Rugby union props Sportspeople from Kutaisi {{Georgia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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