1938–39 French Rugby Union Championship
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The 1938â39 French Rugby Union Championship of first division was won by Biarritz that beat the Perpignan in the final. Biarritz olympique took his revenge of the previous year when was defeated by Perpignan in the final.
| 1938â39 French Rugby Union Championship | |
|---|---|
| Countries |  France |
| Champions | Biarritz |
| Runners-up | USA Perpignan |
The tournament was played by 42 clubs divided in six pool of seven. The better eight were qualified for the quarters of finals
Context
The 1938 International Championship was won by Wales, the France was excluded
Semifinals
Final
| Teams | Biarritz - Perpignan[1] |
| Score | 6-0 (after overtime) |
| Date | 30 April 1939 |
| Venue | Stade des Ponts Jumeaux, Toulouse |
| Referee | Paul Bergès |
| Line-up | |
| Biarritz | Francis Daguerre, André Henon, Alfred Guiné, Auguste Lassalle, Etienne Ithurra, Fernand Muniain, Louis Lascaray, Jean Leguay, Roger Boubé, Henri Haget, Pierre Pastor, Gabriel Haget, Louis Hatchondo, Henri Sorondo, Rémi Sallenave |
| Perpignan | Jean Calvet, Camille Monceau, Sauveur Moly, Marcel Llary, Joseph Henric, Henri Gras, Lucien Boulé, Jacques Palat, André Abat, Gilbert Lavail, Joseph Pagès, Noël Brazès, Hubert Marty, Frédéric Trescazes, Paul Porical |
| Scorers | |
| Biarritz | 2 tries Sorondo |
| Perpignan |