The 1892 French Rugby Championship was the inaugural annual
French rugby union
The French Rugby Federation (french: Fédération Française de Rugby (''FFR'')) is the governing body for rugby union in France. It is responsible for the French national team and the Ligue nationale de rugby that administers the country's profe ...
championship organised on 20 March 1892 by the
USFSA
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, a one off game between
Racing Club de France and
Stade Français
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. The game was refereed by
Pierre de Coubertin and saw Racing win 4–3.
Racing were awarded the
Bouclier de Brennus, which continues to be awarded to the winners of the
Top 14. The trophy was the idea of de Coubertin who commissioned Charles Brennus, a member of the USFSA and a professional
engraver, to design it.
Results
External links
Compte rendu de la finale de 1892 at
lnr.fr
Notes and references
1892
Events
January–March
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France
Championship
Racing 92 matches
Stade Français matches
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