Rugby Club La Rochelle, the yellow and black
Our Stade Rochelais page brings together the official adidas jerseys of the Charente club, both home and away, in adult and children's sizes. It caters to the Maritime supporters, from the stands of Marcel-Deflandre to the big European nights, and helps you choose between the two kits, find the right size for a young supporter, and learn about the history of the Champions Cup winner in 2022 and 2023.
The yellow and black of Deflandre.
Two European finals won in a nail-biter
Founded in 1898, Stade Rochelais has long oscillated between the top flight and the second division before establishing itself among the greats of Europe. On May 28, 2022, at the Marseille Velodrome, they defeated Leinster 24 to 21 thanks to a try from Arthur Retière scored just seconds before the end: it's their first title in the Champions Cup. A year later, in Dublin, they face the Irish on their home ground, overcome a seventeen-point deficit, and win 27 to 26. These two victories bear the signature of Ronan O'Gara, who joined the club in 2019 as an assistant before taking on the sporting direction in 2021.
The other clubs in the championship
The products from the clubs in Top 14 and Pro D2 also include:
- Stade Toulousain.
- Union Bordeaux Bègles.
- RC Toulon.
- Racing 92.
- Stade Français.
- Aviron Bayonnais.
- ASM Clermont Auvergne.
- Biarritz Olympique.
- Brive.
- Castres Olympique.
- FC Grenoble Rugby.
- Montpellier Hérault Rugby.
- RC Vannes.
- US Carcassonne.
- USAP.
All the clubs in the championship are listed on the Top 14 / Pro D2 page.
Marcel-Deflandre, a stadium that honours a resistor
La Rochelle plays at the Marcel-Deflandre stadium, where the yellow and black fervour fills the stands match after match. The stadium pays tribute to the memory of Marcel Deflandre, president of the club and director of the Raffinerie du Midi, who joined the Resistance in the Honneur et Patrie network. Arrested on October 9, 1943, he was executed by the occupying forces in Bordeaux on January 11, 1944. The venue was named after him on March 23, 1947. The yellow and black colours are now inseparable from the city: on title-winning nights, it's by the Vieux-Port, between the Chain and Saint-Nicolas towers, that supporters gather to celebrate their players.
Adult or child jersey: choose your adidas outfit
Supplier of the club since 2021, adidas offers the home and away jerseys in the same designs in adult and child sizes: the young supporter wears exactly the colours of their favourite players. For a child, rely on their height in centimetres rather than their age, and leave a few extra centimetres for the children's jersey to last more than a year. For adults, the jersey designed for supporters offers a comfortable fit in your usual size; if you prefer a looser fit for chilly evenings at Deflandre, go for a size up.
Good deals
Good deals can be found in good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and the back-to-school period.
Frequently asked questions
Has Stade Rochelais ever played in a Top 14 final?
Yes, they reached the championship final in 2021 and 2023, losing each time to Stade Toulousain. In 2023, a try from Romain Ntamack in the seventy-eighth minute denied them a double with the Champions Cup.
How many spectators can Marcel-Deflandre hold?
About sixteen thousand seven hundred. Season tickets are highly sought after and most matches are played in front of a full house, making Deflandre one of the most intense atmospheres in the championship.
What's the difference between the home and away Rochelais jerseys?
The home jersey is worn at Deflandre, while the away jersey is used for matches when the opponent's colours may clash with yellow and black. Both share the same cut and sizes for adults and children.
Is the children's jersey identical to that of the players?
It features the same colours, crest, and design as the adult jersey, in a cut that is tailored to fit children. Only the size range varies, allowing young fans to wear the kit of their idols.
How can I keep the yellow of a Rochelais jersey bright?
Wash it inside out, at thirty degrees, with similar colours and never with white or new fabrics that bleed. Avoid fabric softeners and tumble drying, and let it dry in the shade to prevent the yellow from fading.
