FC Grenoble Rugby

Grenoble have played home matches at the Stade des Alpes (capacity 20,068) since 2014–2015.

After becoming champions of the Alps in 1912, FCG reached the final of the Coupe de l'Espérance in 1918, which replaced the old championship of France during the First World War.

In 1931, Grenoble was one of 14 clubs who left the French Rugby Federation to create their own organization, UFRA.

In 1954, the first team, then coached by Roger Bouvarel, wrote the most beautiful page in the history of the club.

FC Grenoble won his first Bouclier de Brennus and became champion of France after a 5–3 victory against the U.S. Cognac.

Pierre Claret With Jean Liénard became coach, Grenoble played the final of the European Champion Clubs' Cup FIRA in 1963.

In 1969, Grenoble bows in the final of the Challenge Yves du Manoir against the US Dax on the score of 24–12.

In 1986, Grenoble bows in the final of the Challenge Yves du Manoir against the AS Montferrand on the score of 22–15.

In 1987, Grenoble won the Challenge Yves du Manoir against the SU Agen on the score of 26–7.

Gilles Claret In 1990, Grenoble bows in the final of the Challenge Yves du Manoir against the RC Narbonne on the score of 24–19.

The arrival of Jacques Fouroux in control of the team for the 1992-93 season associated with Michel Ringeval marks the beginning of a new era called the Mammoths of Grenoble.

At the end of 2004–05, they were relegated to the French second division, Rugby Pro D2, after the top level was reduced from sixteen to fourteen teams.

However, they were relegated even further, to the amateur Fédérale 1, due to financial problems; an audit of the club's books revealed debts of €3.64 million as of 30 June 2005.

In 2010–11 Grenoble finished second, losing the play-off semi-final game at home against Union Bordeaux Bègles.

The promotion/relegation play-off win sees Grenoble head back to the French top flight, having dropped down this time last season.

The squad for the 2023–24 season is:[12][13] Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules.

[14] Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules.

[15] In the semi-finals at the last minute of the game when the FCG faces SU Agen, Savy succeeds a penalty a goal of 60m and gets an overtime.

His club came out victorious before being deprived of a title of champion of France on a refereeing error in a controversial final against Castres Olympique.

FC Grenoble Playing in the Top 14 in 2014