Palau

Palau

Leagues Played
Elite One 109
Links
Wikipedia

Results

Elite One 05/15 13:30 19 Avignon v Palau L 40-24
Elite One 05/09 13:00 18 Palau v Lezignan L 30-40
Elite One 05/01 15:00 1 Villeneuve v Palau L 60-4
Elite One 04/25 13:30 15 Palau v St Gaudens L 22-23
Elite One 04/17 14:30 17 Albi v Palau W 14-24
Elite One 04/11 13:00 16 Palau v St. Esteve Catalan L 14-36
Elite One 03/21 14:00 14 Carcassonne v Palau L 46-16
Elite One 03/14 14:00 8 Palau v Albi Rugby L. W 27-10
Elite One 02/28 14:00 13 Palau v Toulouse Elite W 37-18
Elite One 02/14 14:00 12 Limouxin v Palau L 24-14
Elite One 02/07 14:00 11 Palau v Villeneuve L 32-34
Elite One 01/31 14:00 10 Palau v Avignon L 22-24

Wikipedia - Palau XIII Broncos

Palau XIII Broncos also known as Palau XIII or Palau Broncos are a professional rugby league team based in Palau-del-Vidre in the Occitanie region in the south of France. They currently play in the Elite One Championship which is the top level in France. The club was founded in 1920. They play their matches at the Stade Georges Vaills.

History

In 1920 Racing Club Palauenc was formed as a rugby club. They were a feeder team for USA Perpignan. Their first silverware arrived in 1928 when they were crowned champion of France's 3rd series. The club switched to Rugby League in 1952 where they competed in the amateur 3rd Division. For such a small club they have a rich history of success. In 1956 they won the 3rd Division title – their first as a Rugby League club.

In 2008 the club completed a league and cup double winning the Paul Dejean Cup and the National Division 1 league, after this success the club decided to move up to the semi professional ranks of the Elite Two Championship. After five seasons at this level in which they won the competition three times the club decided to move up to the top tier in 2013, promotion being optional. Despite the small size of the club they are still in the Elite One Championship

The club runs successful youth teams and reserve team through which the club have produced many players top class players including former internationals Jacques Jorda, Julien Touxagas and David Berthezene

Palau is a small island nation located in the western Pacific Ocean. Despite its size, the country has a passionate rugby league community that has produced a national team that competes on the international stage. The Palau national rugby league team is made up of talented and dedicated players who are proud to represent their country.

The team's playing style is characterized by their physicality and speed, with players known for their hard-hitting tackles and quick footwork. They are also known for their resilience and determination, often coming back from behind to secure victories.

The Palau rugby league team has faced many challenges due to their remote location and limited resources, but they have continued to grow and improve over the years. They have competed in several international tournaments, including the Pacific Games and the Rugby League World Cup qualifiers.

Off the field, the team is known for their strong sense of community and camaraderie. They are supported by a passionate fan base who come out to cheer them on at every game. The Palau rugby league team is a testament to the power of sport to bring people together and inspire them to achieve great things.