Fixtures
| Elite One | 02/16 14:00 | 15 |
Pia vs
Lezignan
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| Elite One | 03/02 14:00 | 16 |
Limouxin
vs
Pia |
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| Elite One | 03/08 16:00 | 17 |
Pia vs
St Gaudens
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| Elite One | 03/15 16:00 | 18 |
Avignon
vs
Pia |
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| Elite One | 03/29 16:00 | 19 |
Pia vs
Villeneuve
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| Elite One | 04/12 16:00 | 20 |
St Esteve
vs
Pia |
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Results
| Elite One | 01/19 14:30 | 13 | Pia v Villefranche Xiii-Aveyron | W | 50-24 | |
| Elite One | 01/11 18:00 | 12 |
Albi
v
Pia |
L | 26-10 | |
| Elite One | 12/22 14:00 | 11 |
Pia v
Carcassonne
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W | 26-24 | |
| Elite One | 12/14 18:00 | 10 |
Toulouse Elite
v
Pia |
W | 10-30 | |
| Elite One | 12/08 14:00 | 7 |
Pia v
Avignon
|
W | 28-10 | |
| Elite One | 12/01 14:00 | 9 |
Pia v
St Esteve
|
L | 22-24 | |
| Elite One | 11/24 14:30 | 8 |
Villeneuve
v
Pia |
L | 6-4 | |
| Elite One | 11/17 14:00 | 1 |
Pia v
Albi
|
W | 38-20 | |
| Elite One | 11/10 14:00 | 7 |
Pia v
Avignon
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| Elite One | 11/03 14:00 | 6 |
St Gaudens
v
Pia |
L | 18-14 | |
| Elite One | 10/27 14:30 | 5 |
Pia v
Limouxin
|
W | 26-18 | |
| Elite One | 10/19 15:00 | 4 |
Lezignan
v
Pia |
W | 16-26 |
Wikipedia - Baroudeurs de Pia XIII
Baroudeurs de Pia XIII are a French Rugby league team based in Pia, Pyrénées-Orientales in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. SM Pia XIII was founded in 1960 and were national champions four times before they dropped out of the Elite 1 division after the 2012–13 season. Baroudeurs de Pia, who were formed in 1999, were a reserve team of SM Pia playing in the lower divisions and went dormant shortly after SM Pia had done so. When they were revived two years later they became the principal club in Pia. They play in the Super XIII the top level of rugby league in France. Home games are played at the Stade Daniel-Ambert.
History
Salanque Méditérranée Pia rugby XIII
SM Pia XIII was established in 1960, winning the Lord Derby Cup in 1975 and the French Rugby League Championship in the 1994–95 season. The most successful period for SM Pia came in the 2000s when in the Elite 1 Championship and Lord Derby Cup they won consecutive league and cup doubles in the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons The club won a third Elite 1 championship in the 2012–13 season before withdrawing from the league.
XIII Baroudeurs de Pia
Baroudeurs de Pia were formed in 1999 and were the reserve side of Pia. In the 2003–04 season they reached their first league final in the National Division 1 but lost against Vedene XIII 6-42. The next two seasons they lost two more finals firstly against Salses XIII 20-36 and then to Villeneuve Tolosane 14–30. However, the 2005–06 season did bring some success when they won the Coupe Falcou to win their first trophy. 2006–07 brought relegation but the following season they registered a league and cup double. They beat RC Lescure-Arthes XIII 'A' in the league 30-6 and also lifted the Coupe Falcou for a second time.
Revival
Following a period of dormancy for the clubs in Pia, Baroudeurs de Pia restarted in the lower leagues and were promoted several times over the following seasons. They reached the National Division 2 final in the 2016-2017 season and moved up to the National Division 1 in the 2017–18 season. In 2018, Pia won the Coupe de France Paul-Dejean by defeating US Trentels XIII 26–22 in the final. In the 2018–19 season Pia returned to the Elite 2. In the 2021–22 season, Pia defeated RC Baho XIII 15–14 with a golden point in the Elite 2 final and moved up to the Elite 1 Championship.
Known as "Les Tigres" (The Tigers), Pia has a strong and passionate fan base that supports the team through thick and thin. The team's colors, black and orange, symbolize their fierce and determined spirit on the field.
Pia competes in the French Elite One Championship, the top-tier rugby league competition in France. Over the years, the team has achieved considerable success, winning multiple league titles and challenging some of the country's biggest rugby league powerhouses.
The team's playing style is characterized by their physicality, speed, and tactical prowess. Pia's players are known for their hard-hitting tackles, lightning-fast runs, and exceptional ball-handling skills. They are a force to be reckoned with on both offense and defense.
Pia's home ground is the Stade Daniel-Ambert, a modest yet vibrant stadium that comes alive on match days. The atmosphere is electric as fans gather to cheer on their beloved Tigers, creating an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators.
Off the field, Pia is deeply involved in the local community, organizing youth development programs and engaging in various charitable initiatives. The team's commitment to nurturing young talent and giving back to the community has earned them immense respect and admiration.
Pia's legacy in French rugby league is undeniable, and they continue to strive for excellence both on and off the field. With their unwavering determination and the support of their loyal fans, Pia is a team that embodies the true spirit of rugby league.