Castres Olympique, the CO
Our Castres Olympique page brings together the official products of the CO: adult home shirts and children's home, away, and third shirts. It retraces the history of the Tarnais club, champion of France in 1949, 1950, 1993, 2013 and 2018, showcases the Pierre-Fabre stadium and gives our tips for choosing the right size, especially for a child.
The blue and white of Tarn.
The titles of 1949, 1950, 1993, 2013 and 2018
The Castres Olympique took its current name in 1906, when its rugby players left a multi-sport club to create a structure fully dedicated to their sport. Crowned in 1949 and 1950, the CO reached the top again in 1993, against Grenoble, at the end of a final that remains one of the most debated in history. It lifted the Bouclier de Brennus again in 2013, against RC Toulon, and then in 2018 against Montpellier, after qualifying in sixth place. These titles won without being favourites have forged the reputation of a fighting club, formidable in the final phase.
The other clubs in the championship
The products of the Top 14 and Pro D2 clubs are also available:
- Stade Toulousain.
- Union Bordeaux Bègles.
- RC Toulon.
- Stade Rochelais.
- Racing 92.
- Stade Français.
- Aviron Bayonnais.
- ASM Clermont Auvergne.
- Biarritz Olympique.
- Brive.
- FC Grenoble Rugby.
- Montpellier Hérault Rugby.
- RC Vannes.
- US Carcassonne.
- USAP.
All the clubs in the championship are gathered on the page Top 14 / Pro D2.
Pierre-Fabre stadium, one of the smallest venues in the Top 14
Castres plays at the Pierre-Fabre stadium, one of the smallest venues in the Top 14 with about twelve thousand five hundred seats. Long known as the Pierre-Antoine stadium, it was renamed in September 2017 in tribute to Pierre Fabre, a local pharmacist and founder of the pharmaceutical group of the same name, and a long-time supporter of the club, who passed away in 2013. The stands are very close to the pitch, giving the stadium a fearsome acoustic, making every reception a challenge for visitors, even the best-equipped in the championship.
Kids' home, away and third shirts: what size?
The kids' shirts of the CO come in home version, blue and white, away version, and third, the third kit that the club uses when the first two kits clash with those of the opponent. The kids' sizes are usually displayed by age; however, it is advisable to refer to the actual height in centimetres and to leave a bit of room around the chest so that the shirt lasts more than one season. The adult home shirt, in supporter cut, should be chosen in the wearer's usual size.
Good deals
Good deals can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back-to-school season.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the 1993 final between Castres and Grenoble famous?
Castres won 14 to 11 thanks to a try by Gary Whetton awarded even though a Grenoble player had touched the ball first. The referee admitted his mistake thirteen years later.
What is the population of Castres?
About forty thousand, making it one of the smallest cities in the Top 14. However, the club from Tarn competes with the big cities and has been crowned several times.
What are the colours of Castres Olympique?
Blue and white, adopted in 1906 instead of the yellow and black used in the beginning. The home shirt features these colours every year, and grey sometimes appears as a secondary colour.
Has Castres won a European trophy?
Yes, the European Shield in 2003, a competition for clubs eliminated from the European Challenge. The club also won the French Cup in 1948.
Where is Castres located?
In Tarn, in Occitanie, about an hour and fifteen minutes' drive east of Toulouse. The town is built on either side of the Agout river, lined with its famous houses on the water.
