Rugby league started in France in 1934 and Lord Derby donated the cup for the knock out competition. It is still named as such today, although I assume officially named the Coupe de France de Rugby à XIII. It wasn't played for the past three years due to Covid.
The 2022-23 edition was held, with AS Carcassonne being the most successful club with fifteen titles. Who lifted the trophy this year. We take up the competition in the quarter finals.
AS Carcassonne got past a tough opponent in FC Lézignan 28-14, S O Avignon prevailed over XIII Pia 18-8, RC Albi were too good for Villegailhenc 42-20 and Limoux Gizzlies cruised to victory over the St Gaudens XIII 42-6.
The semi finals had AS Carcassonne vs S O Avignon and the holders progressed with a 46-14 triumph. RC Albi secured the other final spot with a high scoring 34-28 defeat of the Limoux Gizzlies.
The final had AS Carcassonne chasing its sixteenth title and RC Albi it's second. The only previous final it contested was back in 1974 so history was against them. In the match, it was close at half time with the holders ahead just 10-8. Carcassonne ran away with the game in the second half. 36-12 was the final score. The fans above look happy.
If you want to watch the match on YouTube click here. It's put out by the Fédération Française de Rugby à XIII
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