Stade Rochelais jerseys, the yellow and black

Champion of Europe in Marseille in 2022 then in Dublin in 2023

The Stade Rochelais wins its first Champions Cup in May 2022 at the Vélodrome in Marseille, against Leinster, with a score of 24 to 21 snatched in the final minutes by a try from Arthur Retière. A year later, in Dublin, the Maritimes beat the Irish province again, 27 to 26, after being down 17 to 0 at the start of the match. This double places La Rochelle alongside Toulon among the French clubs that have retained the European trophy, and the jerseys worn during these two finals remain the most sought after by the yellow and black supporters.

The other clubs

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

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

All French clubs are featured on the Top 14 / Pro D2 page.

Marcel-Deflandre, a stadium honouring a resistant president

The club plays at the Marcel-Deflandre stadium, the former sports park of Port-Neuf renamed in 1947 in tribute to its president from the war years. An engineer based in La Rochelle, Marcel Deflandre led the Stade Rochelais from 1941 to 1944 and became involved in the Resistance within the Honor and Country network; arrested in 1943, he was executed in Bordeaux in January 1944. Today, the venue is packed match after match and is adorned in yellow and black, from the stands to the scarves, a fervour that the home jersey extends into the streets of the Vieux-Port.

Home, away or child: finding the right size

The home jersey features the historical yellow and black, while the away jersey changes shade to avoid any confusion of colours during matches; both, made by adidas, have the La Rochelle crest on the chest. In supporter version, the fit remains straight and comfortable: you keep your usual size based on your chest measurement, or go a size up to wear it over a thicker layer in the stands during winter. The children's models follow the age indicated by adidas; for a child between two sizes, the larger one provides room for the following year.

Good deals

Good bargains can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and the items shipped within 24h are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Why does Stade Rochelais play in yellow and black?

These two colours have accompanied the club for decades and have become those of the whole city, from the facades of the Vieux-Port to the scarves of the supporters. The home jersey retains them in each new model.

Does the Stade Rochelais jersey come in blue or white?

The yellow and black are reserved for the home jersey. The away and alternative jerseys change shade depending on the models, with lighter or blue versions that avoid any confusion with the opponent's colours.

What is the nickname of the Rochelais players?

They are called the Maritimes, in reference to the port of La Rochelle and Charente-Maritime. The nickname has accompanied the club for a long time and appears in the chants from the stands of Marcel-Deflandre.

Has Stade Rochelais played in Top 14 finals?

Yes, in 2021 and 2023, two finals lost at the Stade de France. In 2021, the club also lost the European final and the championship that same season; in 2023, they lifted the Champions Cup before losing in the Top 14 final.

How do you wash a Stade Rochelais jersey?

At thirty degrees, turned inside out and without fabric softener, which damages the technical fibres. It should be dried flat, away from a radiator or tumble dryer, to preserve the badge and heat-sealed markings.