The 1954–55 French Rugby Union Championship of first division was contested by 48 clubs divided into six pools of eight. The five better of each pool and the two better sixths (for a sum of 32 clubs) were qualified to play a "single match play-off" tournament. Previously the FFR created three divisions: Nationale (or first division), Fédérale (second division) and Excellence (third division). The Championship of first division was won by the Perpignan that defeated

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in the final. It was the sixth won by Perpignan.

Context

The 1955 Five Nations Championship was won by

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and

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with some points. The

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was won by Perpignan that defeated

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in the final.

Qualification phase

In bold the qualified for "last 32" round

"Last 32"

In bold the clubs qualified for The "last 16".

"Last 16"

In bold the clubs qualified for the quarter of finals.

Quarter of finals

In bold the clubs qualified for the semifinals.

Semifinals

Final

The match was played at the

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that host the final of French Championship for the first time.

Notes and references

External links

Compte rendu finale de 1955 lnr.fr
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