Arthur Mourgue (born 2 May 1999) is a French professional rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half, stand-off and fullback for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League and France at international level.
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| Born | 2 May 1999 Saint-Étienne, Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 11 st 9 lb (74 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Scrum-half, Stand-off, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 5 September 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He has previously played for Saint-Esteve in the Elite One Championship.
Background
editMourgue was born in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Playing career
editIn 2018 he made his Catalans debut in the Super League against the Warrington Wolves.[6] On 9 October 2021, he played for Catalans in their 2021 Super League Grand Final defeat against St. Helens.[7] On 14 October 2023, Mourgue played in Catalans 2023 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan coming off the interchange bench with 15 minutes remaining.[8]
International career
editHe was selected in France 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[9][10] In France's opening match of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup against Greece, Mourgue scored a try and kicked seven goals during Les Blues 34-12 victory.[11]
References
edit- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Catalans Dragons profile
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Itsrugby
- ^ "Player Summary: Arthur Mourgue". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Super League: Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons". BBC. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Super League Grand Final: Catalans Dragons 10-12 St Helens: Saints win three in a row". BBC Sport.
- ^ Bower, Aaron (14 October 2023). "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". The Observer.
- ^ "La liste des joueurs pour la Coupe du Monde dévoilée!" (in French). FFRXIII. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ "XIII de France: Romain Puso remplace Lilian Albert, forfait!" (in French). FFR XIII. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ "Rugby League World Cup: France 34-12 Greece - Les Bleus beat debutants". BBC Sport.
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