Aviron Bayonnais Jerseys, the sky and white

A club born on the banks of the Nive in 1904

The Aviron Bayonnais was founded in 1904 as a rowing club, before establishing a rugby section that would become its emblem. Champion of France as early as 1913, with a team known for its passing game, it added two more Brennus titles in 1934 and 1943. The club then experienced a long history of ups and downs between the top flight and the second division, without ever losing the passion of its city. It has trained generations of Basque players, including the centre Jean Dauger, an international from the forties and fifties, who gave his name to the stadium.

The other clubs

The jerseys of the Top 14 and the Pro D2 are also available:

• Stade Toulousain Jerseys.
• Bordeaux-Bègles Jerseys.
• Stade Rochelais Jerseys.
• RC Toulon Jerseys.
• Racing 92 Jerseys.
• Stade Français Jerseys.
• Biarritz Olympique Jerseys.
• Castres Olympique Jerseys.
• Clermont Jerseys.
• Grenoble Jerseys.

All French clubs can be found on the Top 14 / Pro D2 page.

Jean-Dauger, the Peña Baiona and the pottok

On the banks of the Nive, the Jean-Dauger stadium offers one of the hottest atmospheres in French rugby, with stands close to the pitch. Before matches and after victories, the crowd sings the Peña Baiona, which has become the anthem of the club and the Bayonne festivities. Since 2004, the mascot Pottoka, a pottok, a small Basque horse, has accompanied fans dressed in sky blue and white. These colours, the ones of the home jersey, are inseparable from the city and the Basque identity that the club proudly represents at every match.

Home or away jersey: which one for which supporter

The home jersey features the club's historic sky blue, complemented with white: it's the outfit of Jean-Dauger and the most recognizable for a Basque supporter. The away jersey, in a different shade, is worn when the opponent also plays in light colours; it's popular with those who already own the home one. Both jerseys, made by Nike, carry the sponsors worn by the players. For sizing, you measure your chest and compare it to the Nike size guide: the supporter cut, straight, fits true to size, while going a size up offers more room in the shoulders.

Good deals

Good deals can be found in the good plans, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in that time. The year's highlights follow a steady order: the Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days of spring, followed by the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the Bayonne jersey sky blue?

The sky blue and white have been with Aviron Bayonnais since its beginnings and have become a symbol of the city. In all of French rugby, these two colours are enough to evoke Bayonne and the Basque Country.

Do the Bayonne jerseys feature sponsors?

Yes, the official jerseys include the club's partners in the same positions as on the players' kits. It's a guarantee that you're wearing the exact jersey seen on the Jean-Dauger pitch.

Are there vintage Bayonne jerseys?

Period jerseys, with cotton collars and very simple sky blue and white colours, are sought after by collectors. Equipment manufacturers sometimes draw inspiration from them for retro editions with clean designs.

What size for a young Bayonne supporter?

Children's sizes follow age, but it's also good to check the child's height and chest measurement. If caught between two sizes, the larger one will let them wear the sky blue and white for longer.

Why is the Bayonne-Biarritz derby so eagerly anticipated?

The two cities are only a few kilometres apart, and their clubs have been battling for supremacy in the Basque Country for over a century. Every derby fills the stadium and divides families.