| 1952–53 French Rugby Union Championship | |
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| Champions | Lourdes |
| Runners-up | Mont-de-Marsan |
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← 1951-52
1953-54 →
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The 1952-53 French Rugby Union Championship of first division was contested by 64 clubs divided in eight pools of eight. The two better of each pool, 16 clubs, play la final phase, beginning with the "last 16".
The Championship was won by Lourdes that beat Mont-de-Marsan in the final.
The 1953 Five Nations Championship was won by Ireland, France finished fourth.
Le Challenge Yves du Manoir was won by Lourdes that defeatedla Pau in the final.
In 'boldd the club qualified
In bold the clubs qualified for the quarter of finals.
In bold the clubs qualified for the semifinals.