Lyon Villeurbanne

Infobox_esl_club | clubname = Lyon Villeurbanne


fullname = "Lyon Villeurbanne Rhône à XIII"
emblem = LVR with football
colours = Aqua, white and black
founded = 1934
sport = Rugby league
league = Elite One Championship
ground = Stade Georges Lyvet
web = [http://www.lvr13.com/index1 www.lvr13.com]

Lyon Villeurbanne are a French rugby league club from the town of Lyon in France. They play in the Elite One Championship.

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 in the French Elite Division and plays 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)"