Bernard Laporte

Rugby coach and former player

Bernard Laporte - Rugby coach and former player
Born

July 1st, 1964
61 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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