La Rochelle Rugby, or Stade Rochelais, (13-1-12) opens its 2025–26 Top 14 season in Bordeaux, beginning a campaign that will again be followed far beyond France. 

The Atlantic coast club has built a reputation as a consistent challenger at home and in Europe. With a blend of power in the forwards and creativity in the backs, La Rochelle has been a regular feature in domestic semifinals and Champions Cup finals over the last five years.

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For fans in the United States, the entire season is available to stream live on FloRugby and the FloSports app. That includes every Top 14 match, plus cross-competition coverage in the Investec Champions Cup. It allows U.S. audiences to track La Rochelle through every competition from September through June.

Last season, La Rochelle delivered a balanced 13-1-12 record, which was competitive but left them outside the knockout rounds. Their ability to secure big wins at home was countered by struggles away, a theme that shaped the entire campaign. 

The squad remains deep, with French internationals Jonathan Danty and Gregory Alldritt forming the core alongside Australian lock Will Skelton. This group keeps the team in the conversation for both French and European titles.

The 2025–26 season will test their resilience early. Trips to Bordeaux, Lyon and Montpellier are part of the first six weeks, while December and January feature high-profile clashes with Toulouse and Toulon. As always, the Stade Marcel-Deflandre fixtures promise intensity, with home support driving momentum in the spring stretch.

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.

Can’t-Miss La Rochelle Rugby Matches in 2025–26

• Sept. 6 at Union Bordeaux-Bègles — The season opener against a regional rival sets the tone immediately.
• Sept. 13 vs. ASM Clermont Auvergne — Early test at home against a team with playoff credentials.
• Dec. 27 at Toulouse — A holiday clash against their most frequent Top 14 final opponent.
• May 16 vs. Toulouse — A late-season showdown at Marcel-Deflandre that could determine semifinal places.

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

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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• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
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