Racing 92
Racing 92 (French pronunciation: [ʁasiŋ ka.tʁə.vɛ̃.duz]) is a French professional rugby union club based in the Hauts-de-Seine department, Paris' western inner suburbs that competes in Top 14. The club plays its home matches at the 30,681-capacity domed stadium Paris La Défense Arena, located near the La Défense business district.
| Full name | Racing 92 | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Le Racing Les Racingmen Les Ciel et Blanc (The Sky Blue and Whites) | ||
| Founded | 1890 (Racing Club de France) 2001 (Métro Racing 92) | ||
| Location | Nanterre, France | ||
| Ground(s) | Paris La Défense Arena (Capacity: 30,681) | ||
| Chairman | Jacky Lorenzetti | ||
| President | Laurent Travers | ||
| Coach(es) | Stuart Lancaster | ||
| Captain(s) | Henry Chavancy | ||
| Most appearances | Henry Chavancy (353) | ||
| Top scorer | Maxime Machenaud (1,307) | ||
| Most tries | Juan Imhoff (111) | ||
| League(s) | Top 14 | ||
| 2022–23 | 5th | ||
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Founded in 1890 as the rugby union section of the Paris sports club Racing Club de France, Racing 92 is one the oldest rugby clubs in France and has traditionally worn a sky blue and white hooped home kit since its inception. The club in its current form is the result of a merger with US Métro in 2001, having been rebranded Métro Racing 92 and then Racing Métro 92 from 2005 to 2015 when the club took its current name. 92 refers to the number of the Hauts-de-Seine department that henceforth supports the team. After a stint in the second division, Racing Métro 92 returned to the first division in 2009 and very quickly emerged as a flagship club thanks to ambitious recruitment and significant financial resources. Since the promotion, Racing 92 has always taken part in the Top 14 playoffs and won the Bouclier de Brennus on one occasion in 2016. The following year, the club left its forever home Stade Yves-du-Manoir for its new stadium, the Paris La Défense Arena.
Throughout its history, Racing 92 has won a total of six league titles including the inaugural edition of the French championship in 1892, one Pro D2 title and one Coupe de l'Espérance. The club also reached the European Rugby Champions Cup final three times in 2016, 2018 and 2020 but has never managed to win the trophy yet. Racing 92 has a long-standing rivalry with nearby club Stade Français.