Stade de l'Aiguille

The Stade de l'Aguille is a multi-purpose stadium in Limoux, France. It hosts tennis, football and rugby league. Elite One Championship side Limoux Grizzlies use it as their home ground and have done since it opened. Situated near the river Aude, the name translates as Stadium of the Needle. The stadium has floodlights and one main stand which can accommodate 400 seated fans. The capacity is currently 5,000. Owned by the local town council the stadium has received two recent renovations in 1975 and in 1984.[1] The ground has played host to Challenge Cup games.[2]

Stade de l'Aiguille
Main stand in 2016
LocationRue d'Anjou, 11800 Trebes, Limoux, France
Coordinates43°20′44″N 2°44′36″E
OwnerMairie Limoux (Limoux town council)
Capacity5,000
Field size115m x 75m
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Renovated1975, 1984
Tenants
Limoux Grizzlies

Rugby League Challenge Cup

DateOpponentsScoreAttendance
29 February 2004Halifax19-181,200
14 March 2004Wigan Warriors20-802,500
17 April 2010Leigh Centurions20-322,000

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