Les Gaillards

Les Gaillards set themselves the goal of creating a collective that would enable members to play amateur rugby without suffering discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender.From 5 to 7 May 2005, Montpellier's newly-formed LGBT team, Los Valents in collaboration with the IGR, organised the first Union Cup, in which Les Gaillards took part (3rd place).The COVID-19 pandemic and the ban on gatherings following the confinement of March 19, 2020 decided by the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron[4] interrupts the sports seasons of associations and clubs in France.The tournament, taking place over one day, brings together several French and European teams and sees "Les Gaillards" win all the matches played.Initially scheduled for 2021, the tournament was postponed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, making the practice of rugby and international travel too restrictive.
Les Gaillards and "Pride Rugby Cup", Paris, 15th October 2023
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