Stade Français was established in 1883 by a group of students in Paris. On 20 March 1892 the USFSA organised the first ever French rugby union championship, a one-off game between See more

In the 1880s, many emerging sports clubs were modelled after English institutions and took on English names (Racing Club, Standard, Sporting, … See more

Max Guazzini, a media man, wanted to develop the club as a modern business and use marketing methods. He never hesitates when it comes to promoting his club and creating a … See more

• French Top 14
• Heineken Cup
• European Challenge Cup
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The Max Guazzini era
With the understanding that Parisians are reluctant to show loyalty, Max Guazzini first tried a new … See more

The team's home stadium is Stade Jean-Bouin which has a capacity of 20,000. Before expansion in 2011, the capacity was 12,000, seen as too small for some major European … See more

Today, Stade Français has no established local rival, although Racing 92 may fill that role if it consolidates its current top-flight status. The "Paris … See more