French rugby union system

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The major national club competition in France is the Top 14 (formerly, the Top 16). The Top 14 is played on a home and away basis between the top fourteen club sides in France. The second major competition in France is the Rugby Pro D2 competition. A relegation system exists between the two tiers of competition. Both competitions are operated by Ligue Nationale de Rugby (LNR).

Below the professional leagues are the Nationale, Nationale 2, Fédérale 1, Fédérale 2, Fédérale 3 and a number of lower leagues.

• Top 14
• Rugby Pro D2
• Nationale
• Nationale 2
• Fédérale 1
• Fédérale 2
• Fédérale 3
• Lower leagues