USA Perpignan Women
| Founded | 1997 | ||
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| Ground(s) | Stade Roger Ramis Stade Aimé Giral | ||
| President | Aurore Andrieux Sagols | ||
| Coach | Nicolas Grelon | ||
| League | Élite 2 | ||
| 2024–25 | 8th | ||
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USA Perpignan Women is a French rugby union club, based in Perpignan. They compete in the Élite 2 competition, which is the second division of women's rugby in France.
History
The club was formerly based in Toulouges and was called "USA Toulouges XV".[1] In 2008, following a disagreement between USA Toulouges and the municipality of Toulouges, the club became the women's section of the USAP association under the name "USAP XV Féminin".
In its first season in 2009, the club became European champions by winning the final against Spanish club, Getxo. They also reached the Top 10 final, but lost 19–16 to Montpellier.
The following season, they became French champions after beating Montpellier 26–5. In 2011, USAP retained their title by beating Stade Rennais Rugby in the final with a score of 15–11.
In 2016, the club finished last in the Top 8 and was relegated to Elite 2. The only women's rugby club in the department to play at the national level, USAP Féminin continues its restructuring to once again reach Elite 1, relying last season on 130 players from the U14, U16 and senior categories.
For the past three seasons, the club has been on the right track, having qualified for the semi-finals of the French championship in 2021–2022 and 2023–2024.
Honours
- Élite 1:
- Champions (6): 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011.[1]
- Runner-up: 2009
- Women's Clubs European Cup: 2009.[1]
Finals results
| Date | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | USA Toulouges XV | 8–6 | Ovalie caennaise | Isle |
| 11 June 2005 | USA Toulouges XV | 7–3 | Ovalie caennaise | Stade de France, Saint-Denis |
| 2006 | USA Toulouges XV | 8–3 | Stade Rennais Rugby | La Roche-sur-Yon |
| 2008 | USA Toulouges XV | 18–15 | Montpellier HRC | Parc des sports et de l'amitié, Narbonne |
| 15 June 2009 | Montpellier HRC | 19–16 | USAP XV féminin | Gruissan |
| 29 May 2010 | USAP XV féminin | 26–05 | Montpellier HRC | Stade Jean-Bouin, Paris |
| 19 June 2011 | USAP XV féminin | 15–11 | Stade Rennais Rugby | Saint-Médard-en-Jalles |
| Date | Champion | Score | Runner-up | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 February 2009 | USAP XV féminin | 19–11 | Getxo (Bilbao) | Bilbao (Away) |
| 22 February 2009 | 82–3 | Toulouges (Home) |
International players
- Aurélie Bailon
- Marie Bourret
- Maud Camatta
- Catherine Devillers
- Fanny Gelis
- Fanny Horta
- Christelle Le Duff
- Myriam Loyez
- Aline Sagols
- Laetitia Salles
- Marion Talayrach
- Charlotte Torres
References
- ^ a b c "USA Perpignan Women". www.rugbyarchive.net. Retrieved 2026-02-16.
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