The

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1960–61 was contested by 56 teams divided in 7 pools. THE

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won the tournament beating the

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in the final.

Context

The Five Nations Championship 1961 was won

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The

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was won by

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that beat the

par 17 – 8.

Qualification round

In bold the qualified to "last 32" phase

"Last 32"

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round

"Last 16"

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round

Quarter of finals

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round

Semifinals

Final

External links

Compte rendu finale de 1961 lnr.fr
{{DEFAULTSORT:1960-61 French Rugby Union Championship France 1961

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