France Elite Season 1990-94

This is part of a series that charts the clubs that have played elite Rugby league in France in five year increments. We continue with the early 1990s. The chart has points I have allocated according to where teams finished in the League, Finals and Cup competitions. Any feedback is appreciated in the comments section below.  

To start at the beginning of the series, simply click on the following dates 1960-64. 

1989-90: With Le Pontet gone, St Estève and Carcassonne were clearly the best. The former took the league and grand final with the latter victorious with the cup. 

1990-91: St Gaudens made this their year, winning all three competitions. Where did that come from?

1991-92: Saints were top again, but rather than three trophies only a cup this time. They were consistent too. Villeneuve won the league title and Carcassonne the grand final. 

1992-93: St Estève won the treble only two seasons after the other Saints side managed it. Catalans were the only club to get anywhere near them. 

1993-94: St Estève nearly did it again but for XIII Catalan taking the grand final. Catalans greater consistency won them the honour of best club for the year. 

Summary: St Estève was the strongest, defeating neighbouring Catalan, St Gaudens and Carcassonne weren't too far behind. Many clubs from lower divisions had success in the cup. A few other clubs came and went in the elite first division. 

Point of interest: The St Estève RL Club was founded in 1965. It is based in a small municipality on the outskirts of Perpignan with an official population of fewer than 12,000 people. Therefore, the success achieved through the 1990s as the most successful club in France is quite an achievement. 

For the following article in the series, please click the dates 1995-99.