Realmont XIII
Realmont XIII are a French rugby league club based in Realmont in the Tarn region of the Midi-Pyrénées. The club plays in the French National Division 1, which is the 3rd tier. The club plays home games at the Stade Claude Andre
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Full name | Realmont XIII | |
Nickname(s) | Les Griffons | |
Founded | 1935 | |
Website | Official Site | |
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Chairman | Michel Amiel | |
Competition | National Division 1 | |
2018/19 | 4th | |
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History
The club was founded on 19 December 1935 making it one of the earliest Rugby League sides in France. Playing in regional divisions they were runner-up in 1939 in the Pyrenees Championship and were winners of the Champion du Rouergue in 1946. In 1976 the National 2 league was set up and the club were invited to participate, in 1978 they won the new league beating Sainte-Livrade XIII in the final 14-13. Lean years followed and apart from a losing Federal Cup appearance in 1982 (v Saint-Laurent XIII) the club despite being a regular in the 3rd tier never mounted a serious title challenge. Season 97/98 began a short period of National 2 finals, losing firstly against Puygouzon XIII 15-17 and another loss to Palau XIII Broncos 12-28 in 2000. 2009 was a painful season as they once again reached the National 2 final, now under its current title National Division 1, losing this time against Villefranche XIII Aveyron 20-24 this was coupled with defeats in the Coupe Falcou final against Le Barcares XIII and the Paul Dejean Cup final against Tonneins XIII. In season 2012/13 some 35 years after their last title win at this level, they won the league for only their second time when they beat La Reole XIII 23-4. The club though chose not to accept promotion to the 2nd tier. Despite finishing 4th in 2016/17 the club battled through the play-offs and reached the final where they were narrowly defeated by US Pujols XIII 23-26.
Notable players
- Bernard Garcia
- Bernard Houles
Honours
- National Division 1 (National 2) (2): 1977-78, 2012–13