The RATP Group, Official Transporter of the French Rugby Federation and Supplier to the French National Rugby Team
In 2025, the RATP Group renewed its partnership with the French Rugby Federation (FFR) for four additional years as the official transporter of the French men’s national team (XV de France) and, for the first time, the official transporter of the French women’s national team (XV de France féminin).
This new milestone further strengthens the Group’s commitment to both national teams.
Since 2005, RATP’s partnership with the French Rugby Federation has deepened its connection with this popular team sport. Solidarity, respect, teamwork, and camaraderie—the core values of rugby—are also those that unite RATP employees in the field every day.
Since then, the RATP Group has leveraged this commitment to support both its corporate objectives and the growth of rugby:
- Showcasing its expertise by providing transport solutions, including the official team bus for the XV de France.
- Using rugby as a tool for its prevention policy, promoting the sport among young people to help combat antisocial behavior.
- Creating a flagship event within its network, offering rugby greater visibility and engaging passengers in the sport.
A Unique Bus for the Athletes
As part of this partnership, a one-of-a-kind bus in the national colors will be made available to the French men’s and women’s national rugby teams (XV de France) during their training camps and major competitions.
To ensure top-tier service aboard this premium vehicle, RATP has dedicated a team of six drivers, who will be on duty for over 150 days per year to support the French teams.
French Women's Rugby Union Team
Since January 2025, the RATP Group has provided numerous services for the French women's rugby team, including:
- Training camp for the 2025 Six Nations Tournament in Elche, Spain
- Six Nations match in La Rochelle, Brive
- Preparation for the 2025 rugby world tournament in Tignes
- Final preparation match in Mont de Marsan, approximately 3,000 km away
To support the French women's rugby team, the RATP Group has travelled approximately 8,500 km since the beginning of the year.
Le Rugby Park RATP s’invite à Auber
Le Rugby Park RATP fait son retour à la gare RER A d’Auber du lundi 2 au vendredi 6 février 2026, pour une immersion totale dans l’univers du rugby, au cœur du quotidien des voyageurs, à l’occasion de l’entrée en lice du XV de France dans le Tournoi des Six Nations.
Après l’inauguration le 2 février à 16h30 en présence de Dimitri Yachvili, parrain de cette édition et ancien joueur du XV de France, le Rugby Park RATP sera accessible :
- le mardi, mercredi et vendredi de 12h à 18h
- le jeudi de 12h à 19h
Pensé comme une véritable expérience supporter, le Rugby Park RATP proposera trois zones immersives :
- une zone diététique, avec conseils et animations et un quizz autour de l’alimentation des sportifs ;
- une zone vestiaire du XV de France, recréé avec équipements officiels, ambiances sonores et photobooth immersif ;
- et une zone club house, avec la mise à disposition d’un baby rugby, de jeux de société, d’un espace fléchette et d'un quiz animé
Pour l’occasion, des séances exclusives de dédicaces de Poupard, dessinateur de la BD Rugbymen sont organisées :
- Jeudi de 12h30 à 15h et de 16h à 18h30,
- Vendredi de 12h à 14h30.
Rendez-vous à la gare d'Auber !
Tampon!: a special issue dedicated to women's rugby
To support women's sport, the RATP Group is fully funding a special issue of the magazine Tampon! produced by SoPress. This issue celebrates women's rugby through portraits of players and behind-the-scenes insights into the team, highlighting their careers and boosting enthusiasm for the sport.
This project is part of the long-standing partnership between RATP and the FFR, which has been in place for 20 years.
More than just a transport provider, RATP is committed to promoting women's rugby and raising its profile among the general public.
Wednesdays of Rugby
As part of its partnership with the French Rugby Federation and its prevention program "Decoding the City," the RATP Group has been conducting a civic operation for middle school students in the suburbs of Ile-de-France since 2007: the Wednesdays of Rugby.
This initiative promotes civility on public transportation and living together through the values of the partnership with the FFR: respect, team spirit, and sharing. It is led by RATP ambassadors accompanied by representatives from the French Rugby Federation.
The operation consists of two parts:
- A theoretical part in the classroom, allowing young people to engage with RATP ambassadors, especially regarding the rules of behavior on public transportation and in rugby.
- A practical part to discover rugby and tackle incivilities through fun workshops: ball handling, passing, kicking...
Since 2007, over 70 middle schools in Ile-de-France and more than 5,000 students have participated in this program.
