Palau

Palau

Leagues Played
Elite One 109
Links
Wikipedia

Results

Elite One 05/15 13:30 19 Avignon v Palau L 40-24
Elite One 05/09 13:00 18 Palau v Lezignan L 30-40
Elite One 05/01 15:00 1 Villeneuve v Palau L 60-4
Elite One 04/25 13:30 15 Palau v St Gaudens L 22-23
Elite One 04/17 14:30 17 Albi v Palau W 14-24
Elite One 04/11 13:00 16 Palau v St Esteve L 14-36
Elite One 03/21 14:00 14 Carcassonne v Palau L 46-16
Elite One 03/14 14:00 8 Palau v Albi W 27-10
Elite One 02/28 14:00 13 Palau v Toulouse Elite W 37-18
Elite One 02/14 14:00 12 Limouxin v Palau L 24-14
Elite One 02/07 14:00 11 Palau v Villeneuve L 32-34
Elite One 01/31 14:00 10 Palau v Avignon L 22-24

Wikipedia - Palau XIII Broncos

Palau XIII Broncos also known as Palau XIII or Palau Broncos are a professional rugby league team based in Palau-del-Vidre in the Occitanie region in the south of France. They currently play in the Elite 2 championship which is the second level in France. The club was founded in 1920. They play their matches at the Stade Georges Vaills.

History

In 1920 Racing Club Palauenc was formed as a rugby club. They were a feeder team for USA Perpignan. Their first silverware arrived in 1928 when they were crowned champion of France's 3rd series. The club switched to Rugby League in 1952 where they competed in the amateur 3rd Division. In 1956 they won the 3rd Division title – their first as a Rugby League club.

In 2008 the club completed a league and cup double winning the Paul Dejean Cup and the National Division 1 league, after this success the club decided to move up to the semi professional ranks of the Elite Two Championship. After five seasons at this level in which they won the competition three times the club decided to move up to the top tier in 2013, promotion being optional.

In July 2021, the club withdrew from the Elite 1 championship and moved down to the National Division. In the 2022–23 season Palau defeated Realmont XIII 46–12 to win the final of the Paul Dejean Cup and then won 23–20 against US Ferrals XIII in the National Division final and were promoted to Elite 2.

The club runs successful youth teams and reserve team through which the club have produced many players top class players including former internationals Jacques Jorda, Julien Touxagas and David Berthezene

Palau Rugby League Team

The Palau rugby league team represents the island nation of Palau in international rugby league competitions. Known for their resilience and team spirit, Palau's squad brings together talented athletes from across the islands, showcasing their passion for the sport. Although rugby league is a developing sport in Palau, the team is dedicated to growing the game locally and competing with enthusiasm on the international stage. With a focus on teamwork, discipline, and community pride, the Palau rugby league team aims to elevate their presence in the sport and inspire future generations of players in the Pacific region.