The Coupe de l'Espérance was a rugby union competition that was played in France to replace the national championship during World War I, as many players were sent to the front. The teams used mostly young boys who had not been drafted yet. The cup was awarded only four times (1916–1919) and does not count as a full championship title among club honours.
Finals (by year)
Date Winner Score Runner-up1916Stade Toulousain8-0Stade Français1917Stade nantais université club8-3Stade Toulousain1918Racing Club de France22-9FC Grenoble1919Stadoceste Tarbais4-3Aviron Bayonnais
See also Ligue Nationale de Rugby Top 14