The Montpellier Hérault Rugby wins the Sainte Dévote Tournament 2022

Saturday, May 7th at the Stade Louis-II, was held the 10th edition of the Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament organized by the Monegasque Rugby Federation in partnership with the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

In the presence of T.S.H. Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene, H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Jacques and H.S.H. Princess Gabriella, this international U-12 rugby 7 tournament welcomed 16 teams from 14 countries: Andorra, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, Ecuador, Spain, France, Georgia, Mauritius, Ireland, Italy,  Luxembourg, Morocco, Monaco, Switzerland.

During the opening ceremony, the teams presented their colours and Terence James, French singer of Scottish origin, sang the Monegasque anthem.

The Monegasque team was awarded the Sainte Dévote Trophy, which honours the winner of the match between the Monegasque Rugby Federation and the Rugby Club Lucciana.

H.S.H. Princess Charlene congratulated all teams and warmly thanked them for their presence at this tournament.

After one day of competition, the Montpellier Hérault Rugby team won the international trophy after having won the final against the Apollo Perelini Rugby Skills Academy team from Dubai.

H.S.H. Prince Albert II handed the trophy to the winning team and Mr. Gareth Wittstock, President of the Monegasque Rugby Federation and Secretary General of the Foundation, handed the trophy to the 2nd-placed team.
The tournament’s most valuable player, Sandro Garbajosa from the Montpellier team, was handed his trophy by Mr. Mathieu Bastareaud.

Mr. Mathieu Bastareaud, ambassador of this 2022 edition, highlighted that this tournament is “the opportunity to bring together hundreds of children from different backgrounds and to share a wonderful moment around our sport”, reminding us of the main values of rugby: Sacrifice, Courage, Solidarity and Togetherness.