The town council agreed to purchase the ground for the sole use of the new sport, rugby league.

When the river Garonne burst its banks in 1965 a test match between France and New Zealand scheduled for the Stade Municipal in Toulouse was cancelled because of flooding, the game was moved across town to the Stade des Minimes the first international game played at the ground.

The same thing happened in 1999 when a round of matches in the Mediterranean Cup was moved when Lézignan's Stade du Moulin was also waterlogged.

Toulouse Olympique Broncos who play in the Elite One Championship in France remained at the ground.

The renovation plans include the extending of the two main stands, the creation of a shop, a gym, and an administrative office for the club.