TotalEnergies and Rugby
TotalEnergies and Rugby
TotalEnergies and Rugby
TotalEnergies and rugby have a long history that goes back several decades. Our Company shares several values with rugby that keep us moving in the same direction: respect for others, solidarity and a taste for performance.
In France, TotalEnergies is firmly rooted in the regions with its 3,500 service stations, 20,000 electric charge points and 6 million electricity and gas customers. This local presence, combined with our long-standing sponsorship of the Pau rugby team, makes our Company a natural partner for French rugby and its 1,950 local clubs, professional leagues and national teams.
TotalEnergies, a rugby partner on every pitch: discover our partnerships
TotalEnergies, the Section Paloise and Club de Lons
TotalEnergies and the Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées have built a strong and loyal relationship. Since 1988, we have been a proud supporter of the Section Paloise, the leading rugby club in the French league and one of the elite of the Top 14. Beyond the strong local roots, our partnership with the Section Paloise is enriched by shared values: respect for others, a spirit of innovation, the strength of the team, a taste for performance and a sense of challenge.
We are therefore supporting the club in its new sporting ambitions, as well as in training and CSR. Nourished by these qualities, the club is building its success on the extra energy that characterizes all its members.
Patrick Pouyanné Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergiesI spent a large part of my youth in the South-West, where I still return regularly. I learned and played rugby there, with its culture and its side effects. TotalEnergies shares with rugby a vision of the collective: diversity, respect and solidarity, a taste for the land, shared emotions, commitment, effort and perseverance. It is for all these reasons that we have been accompanying the Section for so many years. Building the future is a challenge for TotalEnergies and for the Section: it can count on my fervent support and that of all the Company’s employees.
TotalEnergies, sponsor of the Section’s training center
We are committed to supporting the professional integration of young people and have become the “sponsor” of the Section’s training center, which is accredited by the French Ministry of Youth and Sports and the National Rugby League. Through this partnership, we are helping strengthen the relationship between the TOP 14 club and local clubs, especially by inviting them to the Stade du Hameau on match days.
The Section Paloise and TotalEnergies, committed to the future
The Section Paloise was the first club to be labeled “Fair Play for Planet” in recognition of the many eco-responsible practices that have been put in place, such as the creation of a CSR committee, the recovery of rainwater for watering the pitch and the promotion of local gastronomy. By unveiling the “Greenest Shirt” in August 2020, the Section Paloise became the first club to offer replica shirts made from 100% recycled plastics.
Making every match a popular celebration
We are working hand in hand with the Section Paloise to create positive events and bring together all local energies around the Stade du Hameau. To reinforce rugby’s unifying spirit, we set up a village of activities at each of the Section’s home matches.
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TotalEnergies: partner to Club de Lons
Since December 2023, TotalEnergies has been a partner to Lons Section Paloise Rugby Féminin, with the determination of helping the women’s rugby club consolidate its presence at the highest level. This partnership will bring greater structure to the club and improve working conditions for its players by providing them with a more comfortable environment tailored to their needs. By supporting women’s sport, TotalEnergies is playing an active role in promoting and developing sport among women.
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