Despite the host RU side Montpellier playing their first ever super 14 final in Paris, plus the cities hugely successful and well supported handball team were being crowned champions, along with an extreme sports festival taking place, the game against Catalans attracted over 9,000 spectators. It's also making big news in France that they have beaten the mighty Wigan for the second time this season with a side made up of predominantly French players.
Yes the loss is bad for us but on a positive note, RL is getting some really good publicity.