Formula

The 1969–70

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was contested by 64 teams divided in 8 pools..The first four of each pool, were qualified for the "last 32". The club of La Voulte Sportif (now merged into ROC La Voulte-Valence) won the competition beating Montferrand (now known as

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) in the final. La Voulte won le

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at his first final, while 'Montferrand lost their fourth final of four.

Qualification round

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round. The teams are listed according to the final ranking

"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 1970 lnr.fr

Finale 1970 finalesrugby.com
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