The 1908-09 French Rugby Union Championship of first division was won by FC Lyon that beat Stade Bordelais.

Contest

The France national team, participated for the first time to the "

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, France was last.

Semifinals

Final

The Welsh coach of SBUC, Priest, was suspended by USFA having broken the rules about amateurism (it received a salary from club) but won it process and could continued to coach the team.

External links

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