Stade Jean-Dauger Explained

Stade Jean-Dauger
Former Names:Parc des Sports de Saint Léon
Location:Bayonne, France
Opened:1937
Renovated:2006 to 2009, 2021
Owner:City of Bayonne
Operator:City of Bayonne
Surface:grass
Capacity:14,370
Tenants:Aviron Bayonnais

Stade Jean-Dauger is a multi-purpose stadium in Bayonne, France. It is currently used mostly for rugby union matches and is the home stadium of Aviron Bayonnais. After a renovation project completed in 2009, the stadium can hold 14,370 spectators. The stadium is named after the late Jean Dauger, former rugby union and league player who played for Aviron Bayonnais.

It hosted the match between Canada and Fiji during the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Canada won the match 13–3.

In July 2011 the stadium hosted all four matches of the Kopa Baiona.[1] It was a friendly football tournament involving Olympique de Marseille, FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Udinese Calcio and Real Betis. It was won by Udinese Calcio.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: La KOPA BAIONA, l'évènement sportif de cet été au Pays Basque ! . 26 June 2011 . foot64.fr . 19 June 2013. fr.
  2. News: Marseille s'incline face à Udinese qui remporte la Kopa Baiona . 23 July 2011 . . 19 June 2013. fr.