Results

France Division 1 Women 06/08 13:00 26 St Amand du Hainaut (W) v Nantes Women - CANC
France Division 1 Women 06/04 13:00 25 Nantes Women v ESBF Besancon (W) - CANC
France D2 Women 05/31 18:00 - Nantes Women v Celles sur Belle Women W 30-29
France Division 1 Women 05/24 13:00 24 Merignac Women v Nantes Women - CANC
France Division 1 Women 05/21 13:00 23 Nantes Women v Brest (W) - CANC
France D2 Women 05/14 18:00 - Nantes Women v Rennes Women W 28-17
France D2 Women 05/10 18:00 - Nantes Women v Bouillargues Nimes Women W 30-20
France Division 1 Women 05/10 13:00 22 Chambray Touraine (W) v Nantes Women - CANC
France Division 1 Women 05/07 13:00 21 Nantes Women v Toulon (W) - CANC
France Division 1 Women 04/26 13:00 20 Nantes Women v Achenheim Truchtersheim (W) - CANC
France D2 Women 04/25 18:00 - Nantes Women v Havre Athletic Club Women L 24-25
France Division 1 Women 04/19 13:00 19 Paris 92 (W) v Nantes Women - CANC

Nantes Handball Féminin (previously Neptunes de Nantes and Nantes Atlantique Handball) is the name of a French professional handball club from Nantes. The team competed in the French Women's Handball First League between 2013 and 2024. From 2024, it competes in the second league, Division 2 Féminin.

History

The club was founded in 1998 as Nantes Loire Atlantique Handball. In 2018 they changed their name to Nantes Atlantique Handball. In 2021 the club changed name from Nantes Atlantique Handball to Neptunes de Nantes. The club was created to replace ASPTT Nantes.

The club was promoted to the Division 2, the second tier, in 2003. In 2005 they were relegated again. In 2011 they were promoted to Division 2 for a second time, and in 2013 they won the division to be promoted to the French Women's Handball First League.

In 2021 they won their first European title, when they won the 2020–21 Women's EHF European League.

After the club's sponsor withdrew in 2024, the club declared bankruptcy on 31 July 2024 and lost their position in the top french league. The club was renamed Nantes Handball Féminin, and restarted in the 2nd tier, LFH Division 2 Féminine. In their first season refounded they finished 2nd behind Le Havre AC, but they were not promoted.

Naming history

  • Nantes Loire Atlantique Handball (1998-2018)
  • Nantes Atlantique Handball (2018-2021)
  • Neptunes de Nantes (2021-2024)
  • Nantes Handball Féminin (2024-)

Presidents

  • Patrick Houry : June 1998 - June 2003
  • Véronique Laime : July 2003 - January 2006
  • Patrick Houry : February 2006 - June 2010
  • Philippe Aubry : July 2010 - June 2011
  • Arnaud Ponroy : July 2011 - January 2021
  • Daniel Pellerin : January 2021 - April 2024
  • Pascal Gentil : April 2024 -
The Nantes Women’s Handball Team, also known as "Nantes Handball," is a prominent and competitive women's handball club based in Nantes, France. Renowned for their dynamic playing style and strong team spirit, they compete in the top tiers of French national handball leagues. The team boasts a talented roster of skilled athletes who excel in both offensive and defensive strategies, making them a formidable force on the court. With a dedicated coaching staff and passionate supporters, Nantes Women’s Handball continues to strive for excellence, aiming for national titles and success in European competitions. Their commitment to developing local talent and promoting the sport has established them as a respected name in French handball.