Lyon Villeurbanne
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| Full name | Lyon Villeurbanne Rhône à XIII |
| Emblem | LVR with football |
| Colours | Aqua, white and black |
| Founded | 1934 |
| Sport | Rugby league |
| League | French Championship |
| Ground | Stade Georges Lyvet |
| Official website | www.lvr13.com |
Lyon Villeurbanne are a French rugby league club from the town of Lyon in France. They play in the French Championship.
[edit] History
The Lyon club was founded in 1934. In 1934, the French rugby league was setup. The Lyon club, won the inaugural Lord Derby Cup in 1934-35. The club went on to win the competition on a further two occasions during the 1950s.
Also during the 1950s the club won two French Championships, in 1951 and 1955.
The club currently plays out of Stade George Lyvet in Villeurbanne.
[edit] Honours
- French Championship: 1951, 1955 (2 times)
- Lord Derby Cup: 1934-35, 1952-53, 1953-54 (3 times)
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