# Nissa Rugby Secures Pro D2 Spot Amid Financial Disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nissa-rugby-pro-d2-promotion-crisis > Updated: 2026-08-24T22:30:37.000Z. Sources: 22. Developments: 7. Following its historic promotion, Nissa Rugby faced a severe financial and administrative crisis in mid-2026. The club was initially threatened with administrative relegation after failing to meet the €4.6 million guarantee required by the Authority of Rugby Regulation (A2R). During this period, Mayor Éric Ciotti stated the City of Nice would cap its support at €3.5 million, leaving a nearly €2 million shortfall that prompted players to issue an open letter warning of potential job losses. On 7 August 2026, the French Rugby Federation’s appeal commission ruled that Nissa Rugby would remain in Pro D2, overturning the relegation. The €4.6 million guarantee was secured via Sport Inside Europe, led by shareholder Louis-Vincent Gave and former Biarritz president Jean-Baptiste Aldigé. The ruling imposed a suspended two-point deduction that only activates if future commitments are breached. This allowed player licences to be re-issued for scheduled matches. Despite the successful appeal, tensions surfaced regarding infrastructure and local government support. President Jean-Baptiste Aldigé addressed a financial shortfall resulting from the municipality’s decision to abandon a project for a temporary 1,400-seat grandstand. Aldigé, who had previously announced his resignation to prompt dialogue between the club and local authorities, confirmed he would remain in his role as president as the Pro D2 season resumes. The Pro D2 championship is scheduled to return on 27 August 2026, featuring Nissa Rugby alongside other clubs such as Narbonne. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: French rugby prepares for major rule changes and new season French rugby undergoes major rule changes for the 2026-2027 season as Top 14 and Pro D2 return to international standards, while Pro D2 clubs prepare for a highly competitive new campaign. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissa-rugby-president-addresses-financial-disputes-and-resignation ### 2026-08-07: Nissa Rugby Secures Pro D2 Spot After Successful Appeal Nissa Rugby will stay in France’s Pro D2 after the federation approved €4.6 million guarantees, imposing a suspended two‑point penalty and ending weeks of uncertainty. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissa-rugby-secures-pro-d2-spot-after-successful-appeal ### 2026-08-02: Nissa Rugby secures €4.6 million guarantee and appeals five‑point penalty Nissa Rugby secured a €4.6 million guarantee, backed by the city and shareholder Louis‑Vincent Gave, and will appeal the five‑point deduction and €40 k fine before the French Rugby Federation’s commission on 7 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissa-rugby-secures-46-million-guarantee-and-appeals-fivepoint-penalty ### 2026-07-31: Nissa Rugby's financial appeal as mayor Eric Ciotti caps municipal aid Nissa Rugby's promotion to Pro D2 is at risk as the club seeks €2 million in guarantees; mayor Eric Ciotti says Nice's €3.5 million aid is maxed, while players warn of job losses ahead of an Aug 4‑5 appeal. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissa-rugbys-financial-appeal-as-mayor-eric-ciotti-caps-municipal-aid ### 2026-07-24: Nissa Rugby denied Pro D2 promotion, faces relegation to Nationale France's A2R denied Nissa Rugby promotion to Pro D2, citing missing €2.1 m in guarantees; the club has 15 days to appeal and faces relegation to Nationale. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissa-rugby-denied-pro-d2-promotion-faces-relegation-to-nationale ### 2026-07-21: Nissa Rugby faces financial regulator hearing, Pro D2 promotion in doubt Nissa Rugby's Pro D2 promotion is uncertain as the financial regulator demands guarantees; failure could see Stade Montois take its place. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissa-rugby-faces-financial-regulator-hearing-pro-d2-promotion-in-doubt ### 2026-07-18: Nissa Rugby faces leadership crisis after two presidents resign Nissa Rugby's presidents Jean‑Baptiste Aldigé and Patrice Prévot resigned, prompting player concern but mayor Éric Ciotti pledged municipal support to keep the club in Pro D2 amid stadium renovation delays. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nissa-rugby-faces-leadership-crisis-after-two-presidents-resign --- Cite as: Nissa Rugby Secures Pro D2 Spot Amid Financial Disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nissa-rugby-pro-d2-promotion-crisis