Top 14 | Montpellier v La Rochelle (Montpellier) | GGL Stadium
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Explore Montpellier v La Rochelle sporting information for 26th October, as well as links for Rugby Union tickets and more with Fixture Calendar. Montpellier Rugby Club, commonly known as Montpellier Hérault Rugby or simply Montpellier, is a professional Rugby Union team based in the city of Montpellier, France. The team competes in the top-tier French domestic league, Top 14, and has been a consistent presence in the competition since its inception in 1987. In addition to their domestic success, Montpellier has also competed in various European competitions such as the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the prestigious European Rugby Champions Cup. The team has a loyal fan base and plays their home matches at the state-of-the-art GGL Stadium, which has a capacity of over 15,000 spectators. Montpellier has a talented roster of players, including French international stars such as Louis Picamoles and Romain Ntamack, making them a formidable force on the field. The team has achieved various accolades throughout their history, including winning the Top 14 title in 2011 and reaching the final of the European Challenge Cup in 2021. With their rich history, talented players, and passionate fan base, Montpellier is a force to be reckoned with in the world of Rugby Union.
La Rochelle is a professional Rugby Union team based in the city of La Rochelle, France. Founded in 1898, the team currently competes in the top-tier French rugby competition, the Top 14. Known as Les Maritimes, La Rochelle has a rich history and has become a formidable force in recent years, regularly finishing in the top 6 of the Top 14 standings. The team has also experienced success in European competition, reaching the finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup in 2017 and 2019. La Rochelle boasts a talented and diverse roster of players, including French internationals such as Grégory Alldritt and Dany Priso. The team plays their home matches at the impressive Stade Marcel-Deflandre, which has a capacity of over 16,000 and creates a lively and passionate atmosphere for fans. With their strong performances and dedicated fanbase, La Rochelle continues to be a prominent and respected team in the world of rugby.
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