Racing 92 is a professional French rugby union club based in the Hauts-de- Seine department, Paris' western inner suburbs. They compete in the Top 14 league and play their home matches at the Paris La Défense Arena, which has a capacity of 30,681. Racing 92 is one of the oldest rugby clubs in France, founded in 1890, and has a history of success including six French championships with their latest title in 2016. The team has reached the European Rugby Champions Cup final three times (2016, 2018, and 2020), but has never won the trophy. Racing 92 is known for its ambitious recruitment and significant financial resources. The club's name references the number 92 of the Hauts-de-Seine department which supports them. The current head coach for the 2024–25 season is Patrice Collazo, who took over in February 2025. Racing 92 experienced a recent close match where Castres beat them 20-16 in October 2025. Racing 92's history includes a period of decline and relegation in the late 1990s but a strong resurgence since returning to the top tier in 2009, maintaining a prominent position in French rugby playoffs since then.
