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Encyclopedia > Catalans Dragons
Catalans Dragons
Names
Full name Perpignan Dragons Rugby League
Football Club - Catalans Dragons
Nickname(s) The Dragons / The Catalans
Entry Details
Founded 2001
Current Details
Ground(s) Stade Gilbert Brutus
Rue Terrus, Perpignan (12,000[1])
CEO(s) Bernard Guasch
Coach Michael Potter
Competition Super League
2007 10th

The Catalans Dragons (sometimes referred to as Les Catalans, Les Cats or the Dragons) are a professional rugby league club based in Perpignan, in Northern Catalonia. They play in both the European Super League and French Rugby League Championship competitions and even though the club was only recently formed they have to date achieved a championship title in 2005 and two consecutive Lord Derby Cups in 2004 and 2005. Image File history File links LesCatalansdragonslogo. ... The stade Gilbert Brutus is, since the beginning of 2007, the home of the Catalans Dragons rugby league side (in 2006 they had played at Stade Aimé Giral). ... Perpignan (French: Perpignan, pronounced ; Catalan Perpinyà, pronounced ) is a commune and the préfecture (administrative capital city) of the Pyrénées-Orientales département in southern France. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Bernard Guasch (born in France) is the current CEO of the Super League and French Rugby League Championship team, the Catalans Dragons and has been since their formation in 2001. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Michael Potter (born in Australia) was a rugby league player for the Canterbury Bulldogs, St. ... Super League (Europe) began in March 1996 and is the only full-time professional rugby league competition operating in the northern hemisphere. ... The engage Super League logo Super League XII is the official name for the 2007 engage Super League season in the sport of rugby league. ... Wally Lewis passing the ball in Rugby League State of Origin. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Perpignan (French: Perpignan, pronounced ; Catalan Perpinyà, pronounced ) is a commune and the préfecture (administrative capital city) of the Pyrénées-Orientales département in southern France. ... Northern Catalonia (Catalan: Catalunya Nord; Spanish: Cataluña del Norte o Cataluña Transpirenaica; French: Catalogne Nord or Pays Catalan) is the name mainly used by the Catalan-speaking community to refer to the part of the historic Principality of Catalonia that came under French governance through the signing of... Super League (Europe) began in March 1996 and is the only full-time professional rugby league competition operating in the northern hemisphere. ... The French rugby league championship (French: Le Championnat de France de Rugby à XIII) has been the major rugby league tournament for semi-professional clubs in France since the sport was introduced to the country in the thirties. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The French Rugby à XIII Cup i. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The club was founded in 2001 in Perpignan, France, under the name "Union Treiziste Catalane"; following the merger of the successful XIII Catalan club and close neighbours Saint Estève. They were granted admission into the European Super League in 2006 , the highest tier of professional rugby league in Europe. Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... XIII Catalan were a French rugby league team from Perpignan, in the Catalan region of France. ... AS Saint Estève were a French rugby league team from Perpignan, in the Catalan region of France. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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History

The club was formed in 2000 as Union Treiziste Catalane, from a merger of the famous XIII Catalan and St Estève clubs, and they continue to play in the French Championship under this name, which is often abbreviated to UTC. XIII Catalan were founded in 1935, and thus were founding members of the French rugby league championship. AS Saint Estève were founded in 1965. Both teams were from Perpignan, in the Catalan region of France. They were selected ahead of Toulouse and Villeneuve to enter the Super League in 2006. It is hoped that they will form the backbone of the national team. The club set its target that 75% of the players will be qualified to play for France. This will not be the first time that a French side has played in the Super League, though the first attempt, Paris Saint Germain, lasted only two seasons. Part of Paris' problem was that both codes of rugby have their stronghold in the south of France, whilst the north of France is more soccer friendly. Another problem was that their players were on loan from French league clubs and had to play for their own clubs as well. XIII Catalan were a French rugby league team from Perpignan, in the Catalan region of France. ... AS Saint Estève were a French rugby league team from Perpignan, in the Catalan region of France. ... The French rugby league championship (French: Le Championnat de France de Rugby à XIII) has been the major rugby league tournament for semi-professional clubs in France since the sport was introduced to the country in the thirties. ... Grafitti at Belfast. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The French national rugby league team are often nicknamed les chanteclairs, after the cockerel which is the emblem of the team or as les tricolores. ... Club fondé en 1995 Cessation dactivité en 1997 Couleurs bleu, rouge et blanc Stade Stade Charlety (20 000 places) Paris Saint Germain were a rugby league club based in the suburbs of Paris, France who competed for the first two seasons of the Super League. ... For other uses, see Rugby (disambiguation). ...


To ensure that Catalans Dragons had the best French players available to them the French rugby league decided that they could sign players from other French clubs without paying a transfer fee. They were also been promised that they will not be relegated from the Super League for three years even if they finish bottom. Many believe that Catalans Dragons will be joined by other French clubs in the Super League though the whole idea of expanding into France is not without its critics among supporters of British rugby league clubs. Catalans Dragons won their first ever Super League match 38-30 against Wigan Warriors on Saturday 11th February 2006 at Stade Aimé Giral. The club experienced a difficult first season in Super League with many of the less experienced French players running out of steam towards the end of a gruelling campaign. They eventually finished bottom of the table, but due to their 3-year exemption from relegation it was 11th-placed Castleford who dropped down to National League One. 2007 saw strong recruitment by new coach Mick Potter with a string of high-profile signings from Australia including Clint Greenshields, Casey McGuire, Jason Croker and Aaron Gorrell, all seasoned NRL campaigners. Gorrell, a goalkicking hooker, in particular impressed but unfortunately sustained a bad knee injury in February's win over Leeds and missed the rest of the season. On 10 March 2007 it was announced Newcastle Knights hooker Luke Quigley would cover Gorrell's absence for the remainder of the campaign. Young stars Dimitri Pelo and Vincent Duport in the backs have impressed, and show real promise for the future and for young talent in France in general. Recent addition to the fold at the Catalan Dragons is former Canberra Raiders, Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels Halfback Andrew McFadden who is now their Assistant Coach. Andrew said upon signing with the Dragons that he was doing it for his cousin, former prop Joe McCarthy, who was his "shining light". Wigan Warriors are a professional rugby league team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. ... Stade Aimé Giral is a multi-use stadium in Perpignan, France. ... Luke Quigley (born 20 July 1981) is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights. ...


On July 29, 2007, the Dragons became the first French side and first non-English side to reach the final of the Challenge Cup after beating Wigan Warriors 37-24 in the semi final. Catalans lost the 2007 Challenge Cup Final with St Helens at Wembley Stadium on August 25th 2007. They also managed to finish the 2007 season off the bottom of the table, ending the season in 10th place. is the 210th day of the year (211th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Challenge Cup (currently known as the Carnegie Challenge Cup for sponsorship reasons) is a knockout cup competition for rugby league clubs across Europe. ... Wigan Warriors are a professional rugby league team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester. ... The Carnegie Challenge Cup is the most prestigious knock-out competition in the world of Rugby League. ... St Helens Rugby League Football Club or simply Saints are a professional rugby league club from St Helens, England. ... For the old stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). ... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (238th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The engage Super League logo Super League XII is the official name for the 2007 engage Super League season in the sport of rugby league. ...


2008 Squad

Although other players may play for the Catalans Dragons during the year, all Super League clubs are required to select a top tier First Grade squad at the beginning of the season. Below is the list submitted for 2008. All players are ordered by their jersey number. As of 1 November 2007 Super League Games Only is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Nationality Squad No Player Position App Tries Goals DG Points
1 Clint Greenshields Full-Back 0 0 0 0 0
2 Justin Murphy Wing 0 0 0 0 0
3 John Wilson Centre 0 0 0 0 0
4 Adam Mogg Centre 0 0 0 0 0
5 Dimitri Pelo Wing 0 0 0 0 0
6 Casey McGuire Stand-Off 0 0 0 0 0
7 ???Mathew Head??? Scrum Half 0 0 0 0 0
8 David Ferriol Prop 0 0 0 0 0
9 David Berthezène Hooker 0 0 0 0 0
10 Jérôme Guisset Prop 0 0 0 0 0
11 Sébastien Raguin Second-Row 0 0 0 0 0
12 Jason Croker Second-Row 0 0 0 0 0
13 Gregory Mounis Loose-Forward 0 0 0 0 0
14 Thomas Bosc Center 0 0 0 0 0
15 Mathieu Griffi Prop 0 0 0 0 0
16 Aaron Gorrell Hooker 0 0 0 0 0
17 Cyril Gossard Second Row 0 0 0 0 0
18 Vincent Duport Center 0 0 0 0 0
19 Alex Chan Prop 0 0 0 0 0
20 Dane Carlaw Prop 0 0 0 0 0
21 Julien Touxagas Second Row 0 0 0 0 0
22 Jamal Fakir Second-Row 0 0 0 0 0
23 Olivier Elima Second Row 0 0 0 0 0
24 Remi Casty Prop 0 0 0 0 0
25 Younes Khattabi Winger 0 0 0 0 0
26 Kane Bentley Hooker 0 0 0 0 0
27 Andrew Bentley Second Row 0 0 0 0 0
28 Cyril Stacul Winger 0 0 0 0 0

Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Clint Greenshields (born January 11, 1982 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the St. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Justin Murphy (born November 26, 1985 in Dothan, Alabama) began his career as a published author when he signed with small eBook publisher Epstein Publishing in December 2004. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... John Wilson may refer to: // John Wilson (Scottish politician), member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) John Wilson (British politician), leader, Greater London Council, 1984 John Wilson (British Columbia politician) (born 1944), member of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Canada John Wilson (Massachusetts), member of the U.S. House of... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Adam Mogg Adam Mogg (born July 31, 1977 in Toowoomba, Queensland) is a Rugby League player for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Dimitri Pelo (born April 17, 1985 in Nouméa, New Caledonia) is a French rugby league player for the Catalans Dragons club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Casey McGuire (born January 24, 1980 in Nambour, Australia) is an Australian rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos club in the National Rugby League competition, he has previously played for the Parramatta Eels. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Matthew Head (born May 9, 1982 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... David Ferriol (born April 24, 1979 in France) is a rugby league player for Catalans Dragons club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... David Berthezène (born October 27, 1980 in France) is a rugby league player for the Les Catalans club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Jérôme Guisset (born October 29, 1978) is a Franco-Australian professional rugby league player. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Sébastien Raguin (born February 14, 1980 in France) is a rugby league player for the Catalans Dragons club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Jason Croker (born March 10, 1973 in Crookwell, NSW is an Australian Rugby League player for the Canberra Raiders in the National Rugby League competition and also for New South Wales & Australia. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Gregory Mounis (born January 18, 1985 in France) is a rugby league player for Les Catalans in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Thomas Bosc (born August 5, 1983 in France) is a rugby league player for the Les Catalans club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Mathieu Griffi (born in France) is a rugby league player for Les Catalans in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Aaron Gorrell (born March 31, 1981 in Wollongong, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Cyril Gossard (born February 7, 1982 in France) is a rugby league player for the Catalans Dragons club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... Alex Chan (born December 22, 1974 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand rugby league player for the Les Catalans in the Super League (Europe) competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Dane Carlaw (born February 21, 1980 in Brisbane, Queensland) is a rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Julien Touxagas (born February 12, 1984 in France) is a rugby league player for Les Catalans in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Jamal Fakir (born August 30, 1982 in France) is a rugby league player for the Les Catalans club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Olivier Elima (born May 19, 1983 in France) is a rugby league player for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Rémi Casty (born February 5, 1985 in France) is a rugby league player for the Les Catalans club in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Younes Khattabi (born March 28, 1984 in France) is a rugby league player for Les Catalans in the European Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Kane Bentley is a Franco-New Zealand rugby league player for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Andrew Bentley is a Franco-New Zealand rugby league player for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League competition. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ...

2008 Signings/Transfers

Gains

2008 Signings/Transfers
Player Previous Club Years Signed Until the End of
Dane Carlaw Brisbane Broncos  ? 200?
Olivier Elima Wakefield Trinity Wildcats  ? 200?
???Mathew Head??? Hull FC  ? 200?

Losses Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Dane Carlaw (born February 21, 1980 in Brisbane, Queensland) is a rugby league player for the Brisbane Broncos in the National Rugby League competition. ... For information on the current season of the Brisbane Broncos, see Brisbane Broncos 2007. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Olivier Elima (born May 19, 1983 in France) is a rugby league player for the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats club in the European Super League competition. ... Official website www. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Matthew Head (born May 9, 1982 in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales) is an Australian rugby league player for the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League competition. ... Hull FC is a professional rugby league football club formed in 1865 and based in Hull, England. ...

Losses
Player Signed for When left
Stacey Jones Retired September 2007
Adel Fellous Toulouse Olympique October 2007
Luke Quigley October 2007
Lionel Teixido SC Albi October 2007

Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... Stacey Jones in training Stacey Jones (born May 7, 1976 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand Rugby League player for Les Catalans Dragons in the Super League. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Adel Fellous (born February 16, 1978 in France) is a rugby league player for the Les Catalans club in the European Super League competition. ... Toulouse Olympique are a French rugby league team from Toulouse, in the southwest of France. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_New_Zealand. ... Luke Quigley (born 20 July 1981) is an Australian rugby league player who currently plays for the Newcastle Knights. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Lionel Teixido (born September 1, 1979 in France) is a rugby league player for Les Catalans in the European Super League competition. ... Official website www. ...

Honours

2005
2004-04, 2004-05

The French rugby league championship (French: Le Championnat de France de Rugby à XIII) has been the major rugby league tournament for semi-professional clubs in France since the sport was introduced to the country in the thirties. ... The French Rugby à XIII Cup i. ...

Footnotes

  1. ^ Catalans Q&A

References

May 14 is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... May 14 is the 134th day of the year (135th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

External links

  • Catalans Dragons Online
  • Catalans Dragons at Superleague.co.uk
  • Sang-Et-Or
  • The World of Rugby League
  • League Unlimited


 
 

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