The 2004–05
Top 16 season was the top level of French club rugby in 2004–05. It was the final season under the 16 club format, as the competition became the Top 14 for the 2005–06 season.
Biarritz Olympique
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won the championship, defeating
Stade Français Paris in the final at
Stade de France
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.
FC Grenoble,
Béziers
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and
Auch
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Geography
Localiza ...
were relegated to
Rugby Pro D2 after the 2004–05 season.
Standings
Semi-finals
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Final
See also
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2004–05 Rugby Pro D2
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2004–05 Heineken Cup
External links
LNR.frTable
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Top 14 seasons
France
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