Biarritz Olympique

Biarritz Olympique Pays Basque, often abbreviated BOPB, is a French rugby union club that plays in Biarritz in Aquitaine at Parc des Sports Aguiléra. It currently competes in the top level of the French league system.

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French - Rugby union - Biarritz - Aquitaine - Parc des Sports Aguiléra - French league system

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It is perhaps best-known as the club team of all-time France great Serge Blanco.

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France - Serge Blanco

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The club was founded as Biarritz Stade in 1902, and merged with Biarritz SC in 1913. It adopted its current name in 1998, the name refers to the club's Basque heritage. They wear red and white, supporters sometimes wave the Basque flag in the stands.

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1902 - 1913 - 1998 - Basque - Basque flag

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