Montauban Rugby Team Celebrates Pro D2 Championship Victory with Community
Montauban rugby team marks Pro D2 championship victory with community celebration.
Key Points
- • Montauban rugby team celebrated their Pro D2 championship victory.
- • Prefect Vincent Roberti praised both players and fans during the celebrations.
- • President Jean-Claude Maillard highlighted the need for facility upgrades.
- • Captain Fred Quercy humorously suggested political ambitions to manage celebrations.
The Montauban rugby team celebrated their triumph as champions of France in Pro D2 with a vibrant event in their hometown on June 8, 2025. Fans packed the Place des Fontaines to honor the players and view the championship trophy as the team returned from their victorious match. The atmosphere buzzed with excitement, with numerous supporters capturing photos and cheering for their heroes.
Prefect Vincent Roberti addressed the crowd, emphasizing the shared victory between the players and their loyal fans, stating, "There were two winners on Saturday, the players on the field and you in the stands," showcasing the unity of the community during this celebration.
President Jean-Claude Maillard expressed immense pride in the team's unexpected success and gratitude towards everyone involved, including the coaching staff led by Sébastien Tillous-Borde. He humorously remarked on the need for facility upgrades to accommodate their rapidly growing fan base. The team’s captain, Fred Quercy, jokingly suggested he could be elected as president and mayor to help manage the celebrations.
The event ended on a hopeful note, with team director Yohan Dalla-Riva and coach Tillous-Borde reiterating their pride, solidifying the community's support for their champions and the promising future ahead for Montauban rugby.