The first division consists of eight groups of eight clubs, that is to say 64 clubs on the whole. At the conclusion of the qualificative phase, the first four teams of each group are qualified for the 1/16e of finale. The test continues then with elimination on a match with each turn.
The CA Bègles-Bordeaux gains the Championnat of France of Rugby to XV of the first division 1968 - 1969 after having beaten the Stade Toulousain finally.
Bègles gains its first Bouclier of Brennus, erasing its failure finally 1967. The Stade Toulousain fails at the time of its second final after 1945, it had carried it in 1947.
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CA Bèglais carries it, all its points were marked by two international players: Jean Trillo and Jacques Crampagne.
Pierre Villepreux, in spite of his six points, loses second once finally and will not be champion of France.
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