Stade Rochelais Rugby Schedule 2025--26: What To Know
Stade Rochelais Rugby Schedule 2025--26: What To Know
Stade Rochelais opens Sept. 6 at Bordeaux. Every match streams in the U.S. on FloRugby and FloSports.
La Rochelle Rugby, or Stade Rochelais, (13-1-12) starts the 2025–26 Top 14 campaign with a schedule that leaves little margin for error.
The club, which has reached multiple finals in recent years and captured back-to-back Champions Cups in 2022 and 2023, faces an opening stretch that could define its season before autumn arrives.
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The challenge begins Sept. 6 with a short trip to Union Bordeaux-Bègles, a rival that played in consecutive Top 14 finals. Just one week later, La Rochelle hosts Clermont, another playoff-caliber side. Road visits to Lyon and Montpellier follow soon after, creating one of the league’s most demanding early calendars.
Making maters worse is star Will Skelton is current with his national team, Australia, in the Rugby Championship.
That front-loaded difficulty contrasts with a favorable finish. May brings a run of high-profile home matches, including Bordeaux and Toulouse, before closing against Stade Français on June 6. The late stretch could give La Rochelle an opportunity to climb the table if playoff qualification is still in reach.
Supporters at Stade Marcel-Deflandre will again expect their club to make the most of home advantage. Last season, La Rochelle conceded fewer than 20 points in nine matches, with most of those coming in front of their own supporters. Replicating that defensive edge will be essential if the team is to hold steady during long stretches of away games.
Key La Rochelle Rugby Matches in 2025–26
- Sept. 6 at Union Bordeaux-Bègles — An opener that renews a regional rivalry.
- Sept. 13 vs. ASM Clermont Auvergne — First home test against a playoff threat.
- Dec. 27 at Toulouse — Holiday clash against the league’s most decorated team.
- May 16 vs. Toulouse — Could decide seeding or playoff survival late in the season.
La Rochelle Rugby Schedule 2025–26
- Sept. 6 — at Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Chaban-Delmas
- Sept. 13 — vs. ASM Clermont Auvergne, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Sept. 20 — at Lyon, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
- Sept. 27 — vs. USA Perpignan, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Oct. 4 — at Montpellier Hérault Rugby, GGL Stadium
- Oct. 11 — at Stade Français Paris, Stade Jean-Bouin
- Oct. 18 — vs. US Montauban, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Oct. 25 — at Lyon, Matmut Stadium de Gerland
- Nov. 1 — vs. Racing 92, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Nov. 22 — vs. Castres Olympique, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Nov. 29 — at Pau, Stade du Hameau
- Dec. 20 — vs. Bayonne, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Dec. 27 — at Toulouse, Stade Ernest-Wallon
- Jan. 3 — vs. RC Toulon, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Jan. 24 — at ASM Clermont Auvergne, Stade Marcel-Michelin
- Jan. 31 — vs. Lyon, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Feb. 14 — at Montpellier Hérault Rugby, GGL Stadium
- Feb. 28 — at Castres Olympique, Stade Pierre-Fabre
- Mar. 21 — vs. Pau, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Mar. 28 — at Bayonne, Stade Jean-Dauger
- Apr. 18 — vs. Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- Apr. 25 — at USA Perpignan, Stade Aimé Giral
- May 9 — at Racing 92, Paris La Défense Arena
- May 16 — vs. Toulouse, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
- May 30 — at US Montauban, Stade Sapiac
- June 6 — vs. Stade Français Paris, Stade Marcel-Deflandre
How To Watch La Rochelle Rugby in the United States
Fans in the United States can watch every La Rochelle match on FloRugby and the FloSports app. The broadcast package includes all Top 14 games, plus coverage of the Gallagher Premiership, United Rugby Championship, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. La Rochelle’s season opener and every fixture through the playoffs will be available live and on demand.
La Rochelle Rugby 2024–25 Season Recap
The previous season ended with La Rochelle sitting just outside the playoff positions. With 13 wins, a draw and 12 defeats, they competed with every top club but lacked consistency. Standout performances included a home victory over Toulouse, though defeats in tight road fixtures ultimately kept them from advancing. Their Champions Cup campaign ended earlier than their title-winning years, highlighting the pressure of competing on two fronts.
La Rochelle Rugby Roster 2025–26
Forwards: Alexandre Kaddouri, Louis Keziah Penverne, Reda Wardi, Pierre Bourgarit, Silatolu Latu, Quentin Lespiaucq, Nika Sutidze, Uini Atonio, Alexandre Kuntelia, Joel Sclavi, Karl Sorin, Ultan Dillane, Kane Douglas, Thomas Lavault, Will Skelton, Judicael Cancoriet, Oscar Jegou, Paul Boudehent, Matthias Haddad, Gregory Alldritt, Gael Galvan
Backs: Thomas Berjon, Nolann Le Garrec, Antoine Hastoy, Ihaia West, Nathan Bollengier, Hoani Bosmorin, Dillyn Leyds, Levani Botia, Jonathan Danty, Jules Favre, Simeli Daunivucu, Ulupano Seuteni, Semi Lagivala, Jack Nowell, Suliasi Vunivalu, Davit Niniashvili, Ugo Pacome
La Rochelle Rugby in the Champions Cup
La Rochelle continues to compete in the Champions Cup, Europe’s top competition. Their titles in 2022 and 2023 remain the standard, and the 2025–26 campaign offers another chance to add silverware. The challenge will be balancing Top 14 demands with European ambitions.
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