Stadium Municipal d'Albi

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Stadium Municipal d'Albi
Location Albi, France
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Capacity 13,058 (8,000 seated)
Surface grass
Construction
Opened 1962
Renovated August 19, 2006 (2006-08-19)
Expanded 1967
Tenants
SC Albi

The Stadium Municipal d'Albi is a multi-purpose stadium in Albi, France. It is currently used for rugby league matches as the home ground of RC Albi and rugby union as the home of SC Albi. After an expansion project completed in 2007, the stadium holds 13,000 in all, with 8,000 seated.

2014 European Cup

As part of the 2014 Rugby League European Cup, Stadium Municipal d'Albi will host the match between France and Wales on October 25, kick off at 3 pm.

Summary

Since its expansion in 1967, Stadium Municipal d'Albi has hosted 5 French international matches.[1]

Date Opponents Result Attendance Part of
5 November 2000  South Africa 56 - 6 7,969 2000 World Cup
16 October 2010  Scotland 26 - 12 7,150 2010 European Cup
23 October 2010  Wales 11 - 12 10,413 2010 European Cup
25 October 2014 42 - 22 5,225 2014 European Cup
17 October 2015  Ireland 31 - 14 4,681 2015 European Cup

It also hosted a 2000 Rugby League World Cup Group 3 match between Papua New Guinea and Tonga on November 6, 2000 with 3,666 in attendance. Papua New Guinea won 30 - 22 and this still remains their last match victory away from home soil.

References

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