AS Monaco Rugby officially kicked off their 2025/2026 campaign with a season launch event at the Centre Cardio-Thoracique de Monaco on October 2nd, bringing together players, partners and sponsors on the centre’s panoramic terrace.
The evening combined official photography for all three teams with a champagne reception, celebrating a strong start to the season.
Guy Nervo, delegated president of the Centre Cardio-Thoracique de Monaco, was present at the event and also gave a short speech highlighting the longstanding partnership between the two organisations, which began in 2016. He explained that their partnership is based on their shared values of collective commitment, teamwork and respect.
The club this year has strengthened its squad with players from across France and abroad. “We want to achieve our goal of moving up to Fédérale 1,” explained sports manager David Bolgashvili. “That’s why we’ve reinforced the team and have a very strong squad for this season.”
Nicolas Bonnet has joined as co-coach following Florian Romain’s departure for Grasse. “I’m very pleased with the start of the season,” said Bonnet, who previously worked with Bolgashvili at Nice. “But the hardest part is still to come, particularly the next block with the three teams from Hérault.”
Women’s programme revitalised
Carla Marill also announced a new partnership between AS Monaco’s women’s section and Solea 7. The collaboration has already shown results, with 17 players attending the first training session.
“It’s great to see so many girls starting to play rugby,” said Marill.
Perfect start of the season
The first team has recorded three consecutive victories: 43-18 against USM Montélimar, 56-0 at home against St Marcelin Sport, and a win against RC Les Angles. Players however remain cautiously optimistic. “We’ve made a good start, but Fédérale 2 is getting harder and harder,” they explained.
Meanwhile, new signing Lucas Pittavino praised his integration, “we’re having a dream start to the season with strong potential.”
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Main photo of AS Monaco Rugby by Monaco Life.