Elite 2 (rugby league)


Elite 2 is the second tier semi-professional rugby league competition in France below Super XIII, but above the National Division 1. The regular season runs from September/October to April. The clubs play each other home and away before entering into a series of play-off matches resulting in a Grand Final. The winners can gain promotion to Super XIII providing they meet a minimum criteria. Occasionally the runners-up could be offered promotion. Promotion to Elite 2 from the National Divisions is also based on similar criteria.

History

The Elite Two Championship was formed in 2002 when the French Rugby League Championship was split into two Elite One and Elite Two.

Teams for 2025–26 season

There are nine teams competing in the 2025–26 season.
ClubStadiumCapacityCity/Area
RC Carpentras XIIIStade de la Roseraie5,000Carpentras, Vaucluse
Ille-sur-Tet XIIIStade Jean Galia2,000Ille-sur-Tet, Pyrenees Orientales
RC Lescure-Arthes XIIIStade de Lescure d'Albigeois2,000Lescure-d'Albigeois, Tarn
Palau XIII BroncosGeorges Vaills StadiumPalau-del-Vidre, Pyrénées-Orientales
Pamiers XIIIStade MagnagounetPamiers, Ariège
Realmont XIIIStade Claude AndreRealmont, Tarn
RC Salon XIIIStade Marcel Roustan2,000Salon-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône
Tonneins XIIIStade Jean BernègeTonneins, Lot-et-Garonne
Villegailhenc-Aragon XIIIStade Municipal Conques sur Orbiel2,000Villegailhenc, Aude

Past winners