Robert Paparemborde

Robert Paparemborde (5 July 1948 in Féas,[1] France 19 April 2001), was a French rugby union player. He was capped 55 times, 5 as captain, for the French national side.

Robert Paparemborde
Robert Paparemborde
Date of birth(1948-07-05)5 July 1948
Place of birthFéas, France
Date of deathApril 19, 2001(2001-04-19) (aged 52)
Place of death14th arrondissement, Paris
Occupation(s)Shopkeeper then rugby administration
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1975-1983 France 55 (40)
Correct as of 2009-06-29

He was regarded as one of the greatest prop-forwards and was a member of the French team that won the Five Nations Championship in 1977 (Grand Slam), 1981(Grand Slam), and 1983.[2][3][4]

He also played for a World XV on 9 August 1980 against Argentina in Buenos Aires, losing 36-22.[5]

He died of pancreatic cancer on the 19th of April 2001 in the 14th arrondissement of Paris.[6]

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