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.
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.
