Lyon Villeurbanne
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| Full name | Lyon Villeurbanne Rhône à XIII |
| Website | www.lvr13.com |
| Colours | Aqua, white and black |
| Founded | 1934 |
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| Competition | Elite One Championship |
Lyon Villeurbanne are a French rugby league club from the town of Lyon in France. They play in the Elite Two Championship.
2013/14 Squad
* As of 1 December 2013:
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History
The Lyon club was founded in 1934. In 1934, the French rugby league was set up. 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 in the French Elite Division 2 following voluntary demotion at the end of the 2008/9 season. They play out of Stade George Lyvet in Villeurbanne.
Honours
- French Championship: 1951, 1955 (2 times)
- Lord Derby Cup: 1934-35, 1952–53, 1953-54 (3 times)
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