Rugby World Cup: the supporter’s kit
To be held from the 24th of September to the 6th of October, the Rugby World Cup will partly be played in Lyon, the base camp-city for the All Blacks, for the duration of the competition. We have compiled everything you need to know here, including a lexicon, dates and accessories. Ready to kick off?
The official French Team x 2023 Rugby World Cup jersey
Made of high-quality cotton, the official French Team x 2023 Rugby World Cup jersey combines comfort and durability. Experience the matches in style!
45 €
VILLAGE RUGBY, PLACE BELLECOUR, 69002 LYON
boutique.ffr.fr
The beret
This is a must-have for French rugby fans. Proudly show your support for the blues!
29 €
VILLAGE RUGBY, PLACE BELLECOUR, 69002 LYON
boutique.ffr.fr
The official ball
The spirit of rugby in your hands, available at the Lou Rugby shop in Matmut Stadium, Lyon’s temple of rugby.
40 €
353 AVENUE JEAN-JAURES, LYON 7e
boutique.lourugby.fr
The french flag
Add a touch of passion and pride to your outfit with the all-important Fontanel tricolour flag, which comes in several sizes.
6.50€
8 PLACE DES JACOBINS, LYON 2e
fontanel.eu
The aperitif
The most important ritual of the French has its ambassador: the FFA (Fédération Française de l’Apéritif). This is the ideal place to shop for the cream of artisanal produce, available to take away or for delivery.
A box to share starts at €42.90.
35 QUAI SAINT-ANTOINE, LYON 2e
ffaperitif.com
Rugby lexicon
- Cravate : literally ‘necktie’, this is an unsportsmanlike, illegal high tackle in rugby where a player blocks an opponent with a straight arm across the neck or face.
- Le cochon est dans le maïs : literally ‘the pig is in the maize’, this is an expression used when the match is on a knife edge, the suspense is high and fans are glued to the game.
- Plaquage cathédrale : known as a ‘spear tackle’ in English, this is a dangerous tackle where a defender lifts their opponent and then brings them down with their feet above their head.
- Un caramel: known as a ‘dump tackle’ in English, this is a spectacular and violent tackle that was the speciality of the former Lyonnais player Sébastien Chabal.
Māori language
Just in case you cross a New Zealander in one of Lyon’s traboules (hidden passageways)
- Kia ora: This means both ‘hello’ and ‘good luck’. We support fair play in Lyon!
- Nau mai, haere mai: ‘Welcome’. We’re a polite bunch in Lyon!
- E hoa: ‘Friend’. Because this is the beauty of sport: when it’s all over, we become friends again.
Match dates in Lyon
- Sunday 24 Sep: Wales – Australia
- Wednesday 27 Sep: Uruguay – Namibia
- Friday 29 Sep: New Zealand – Italy
- Thursday 5 Oct: New Zealand – Uruguay
- Friday 6 Oct: France – Italy
Pour en savoir plus, rendez vous sur visiterlyon.com
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