USA Perpignan Rugby begins the 2025-26 season with a familiar challenge: staying clear of relegation. After finishing 13th last season with a 9-2-15 record, the Catalan side once again walks the line between security and danger in the Top 14. 

Their points total of 44 was enough to remain ahead of Vannes, but inconsistency and defensive lapses defined the year.

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Founded in 1902, Perpignan has one of the longest histories in French rugby. Its greatest modern triumph came in 2009, when it claimed the Bouclier de Brennus. Since then, the club has been caught in a cycle of survival, occasionally dipping into Pro D2 but always fighting back. The challenge this year is to find momentum early, particularly with two home matches to open the schedule.

The roster remains diverse, with 23 overseas players — the most in the Top 14. That depth brings different playing styles and international experience, but it also demands cohesion. Supporters at Stade Aimé-Giral will look for consistency in the set piece and sharper defensive discipline as indicators of progress.

Most Overseas Players in the League

Perpignan leads all Top 14 clubs with 23 foreign players in its squad. The variety of backgrounds reflects the club’s recruiting strategy and gives USAP the widest international mix in France.

European Finalists in 2003

Although often associated with relegation battles in recent years, Perpignan once reached the European Champions Cup final. In 2003, the club lost to Toulouse but earned respect across the continent.

Catalan Identity Runs Deep

The club’s Catalan colors — red and yellow — symbolize a regional identity unique in French rugby. Supporters embrace that culture, creating one of the most distinctive atmospheres in the Top 14.

Perpignan Rugby Schedule 2025-26

• Sep. 6 — Perpignan vs Bayonne
• Sep. 13 — Perpignan vs Montpellier
• Sep. 20 — Stade Toulousain vs Perpignan
• Sep. 27 — Racing 92 vs Perpignan
• Oct. 4 — Stade Français Paris vs Perpignan
• Oct. 11 — Perpignan vs Union Bordeaux-Bègles
• Oct. 18 — Perpignan vs RC Toulon
• Oct. 25 — Stade Rochelais vs Perpignan
• Nov. 1 — Castres Olympique vs Perpignan
• Nov. 22 — Perpignan vs Pau
• Nov. 29 — Montpellier vs Perpignan
• Dec. 20 — Perpignan vs ASM Clermont
• Dec. 27 — RC Toulon vs Perpignan
• Jan. 3 — Perpignan vs Stade Toulousain
• Jan. 24 — Lyon vs Perpignan
• Jan. 31 — Perpignan vs Stade Français Paris
• Feb. 14 — Stade Rochelais vs Perpignan
• Feb. 28 — Perpignan vs Union Bordeaux-Bègles
• Mar. 21 — Stade Français Paris vs Perpignan
• Mar. 28 — Bayonne vs Perpignan
• Apr. 18 — Stade Toulousain vs Perpignan
• Apr. 25 — Perpignan vs Racing 92
• May. 9 — ASM Clermont vs Perpignan
• May. 16 — Lyon vs Perpignan
• May. 30 — Perpignan vs RC Toulon
• Jun. 6 — Union Bordeaux-Bègles vs Perpignan

Can’t-Miss Perpignan Rugby Matches in 2025-26

• Sep. 6 vs Bayonne — The opener at home sets the tone for the season.
• Oct. 11 vs Bordeaux — A clash with a Champions Cup winner brings a major test.
• Jan. 3 vs Toulouse — The defending champion comes to Aimé-Giral.
• May 30 vs Toulon — Late-season fixture with potential relegation or playoff implications.

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Perpignan Rugby in the Challenge Cup

Perpignan will compete in the EPCR Challenge Cup, the second-tier European competition. The tournament offers a chance for USAP to test its depth against international opponents and seek progress in a format that often rewards French clubs outside the Top 14’s elite.

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