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René Jean

René Jean

France international rugby league player (1931–2024)

René Jean (20 April 1931 – 17 April 2024) was a French rugby league player and coach. He played as a halfback.

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During his entire career, he played for Avignon, with which he won the Lord Derby Cup in 1955 and 1956, as well disputing the French Championship final in 1957. Thanks to his club performances, he represented France 9 times between 1956 and 1959,[1] taking part at the 1957 Rugby League World Cup.[2]

Biography

Jean was called up for the France national team to play the 1957 Rugby League World Cup alongside his teammates Augustin Parent, Jacques Merquey and Jean Rouqueirol. He also played for SO Avignon at club level, alongside Jacques Merquey, André Savonne, Jean Rouqueirol, Guy Delaye and Jacques Fabre.

Jean died on 17 April 2024, three days before his 93rd birthday.[3]

Honours

Rugby league

References

  1. [1]
    "Rene Jean - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  2. [2]
    "FRENCH'WIN AT WAGGA - The Canberra Times (ACT : 1926 - 1995) - 4 Jul 1957". Trove. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  3. [3]
    "René Jean". Le Dauphiné. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
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    "L'Amicale - Amicale Coupo Santo SOA XIII". archive.wikiwix.com. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  5. [5]
    Raphaël (7 May 2020). "Finale Coupe de France Lord Derby 1955 : Avignon 18 - 10 Marseille". Treize Mondial (in French). Retrieved 9 April 2021.


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