Seeking further progress, Stade Rouennais hired Richard Hill, former captain of the England team and finalist of the 1991 World Cup, as General Manager in 2013.

After this meteoric rise Normand entrepreneurs Jean-Louis Louvel and Eric Leroy invested in the club by becoming the presidents.

During the 2018–19 Fédérale 1 season Hill led Rouen to victory in the Jean Pratt Trophy, which automatically promoted them to Pro D2.

[3] The Rouen squad for the 2023–24 season is:[5] Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules.

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