Draded in the third division due to financial problems, the Olympic Biarritz has won the case on appeal and will therefore evolve well in Pro D2 next season, but with three penalty points to start.
Relief for the Olympic Biarritz and its supporters! The BO will indeed evolve in Pro D2 next season, not in national, where it had been administratively demoted by the National Rugby League a month ago for budgetary reasons. The Basque club called on Friday, the French rugby federation decided to keep it in Pro D2, but with three penalty points at the start of next season.
This season, the BO was kept on the field, finishing ninth, but there was a hole in the box, up to 700,000 euros. The club therefore gave it to Pierre-Édouard Sterin, a billionaire whose investment fund Otium is the main financial support of the BO. According to information fromHere Basque CountryOtium gave 250,000 euros and lent the same amount to the town hall of Biarritz, which gave it to the club, local investors gave 200,000 euros, and the socios du Bo also managed to collect 10,000 euros.
“Build a more stable future”
“This maintenance, first sportingly acquired in the field, is now confirmed on the administrative level,” rejoices the club in a press release. It validates the work involved in a spirit of transparency and responsibility. It is an important step for an institution that wishes to start on healthier bases and build a more stable future. As part of this decision, the Federation also made a withdrawal of 3 points in the 2025-2026 season ranking. The club accepts this decision and recognizes the facts accused. It is fully aware of the sporting challenge that this sanction represents. He accepts it with responsibility, with the aim of doing everything to quickly fill this handicap. The whole institution, from players to the staff, passing by employees and volunteers, is mobilized to raise this challenge with determination and ambition. First structural changes have already been started. They will be followed by other strong measures, necessary to ensure the sustainability of the club. »And its rise in Top 14?
