Bernard Laporte
Rugby coach and former player
Born
July 1st, 1964
60 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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Achieved prominence as a rugby player and coach. Played as a fly-half for the French national rugby team, earning a total of 37 caps from 1980 to 1985. Transitioned to coaching, leading the French national team from 1999 to 2007. Under guidance, France reached the Rugby World Cup final in 2007. Later took on the role of head coach for Top 14 club Toulon, securing multiple championships and the European Rugby Champions Cup in 2013. Actively involved in rugby administration and served as the president of the French Rugby Federation.
Played for the French national rugby team
Coached France to the 2007 Rugby World Cup final
Won European Rugby Champions Cup with Toulon
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