The 1956–57 French Rugby Union Championship was contested by 48 clubs divided in six pools of eight. The five better of each pool and the two better sixth (for a sum of 32 clubs) were qualified to play the final phase . The Championship was won by Lourdes that defeated

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in the final. Lourdes maintained the title won in 1956.

Context

The

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was won by

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ended last with won a match. The

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was won by Dax that beat the Montferrand (the final match was tied 6-6 but Dax won for the lower medium age of the players)

Qualification round

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round

"Last 32"

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round

"Last 16"

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round

Quarter of finals

In bold the clubs qualified for the next round

Semifinals

Racing was declared winner, thanks to the younger medium age of the player.

Final

External links

Compte rendu finale de 1957 lnr.fr
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