Louis Bielle-Biarrey (born 16 June 2003) is a French professional rugby union wing who currently plays for Bordeaux Bègles in the Top 14 and France national team.[2] He has also represented the France under-20 national team as well as the French Barbarians in a one-off game against Fiji on the 19th November 2022.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey
Bielle-Biarrey with Bordeaux in 2022
Birth nameLouis Bielle-Biarrey
Date of birth (2003-06-16) 16 June 2003 (age 21)
Place of birthLa Tronche, France
Height1.84 m (6 ft 12 in)[1]
Weight79 kg (12 st 6 lb; 174 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Current team Bordeaux Bègles
Youth career
2008–2016 RC Seyssins
2016–2021 Grenoble
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Bordeaux Bègles 56 (127)
Correct as of 9 November 2024
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021–2023 France U20 10 (32)
2023– France 14 (50)
Correct as of 24 November 2024

Biography

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Louis Bielle-Biarrey was born in La Tronche in the department of Isère,[3] but he is also Reunionese on the side of his mother.[4] He started rugby at the age of five in the city of Seyssins, near Grenoble, in 2008, before continuing and finishing his training at FC Grenoble, at the age of thirteen, from 2016 to 2021.[5]

Career statistics

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List of international tries

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International tries
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 5 August 2023 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland   Scotland 3–12 25–21 2023 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches
2 14 September 2023 Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France   Uruguay 25–12 27–12 2023 Rugby World Cup
3 21 September 2023 Stade Vélodrome, Marseille, France   Namibia 52–0 96–0
4 73–0
5 6 October 2023 Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Décines-Charpieu, France   Italy 15–0 60–7
6 10 February 2024 Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland   Scotland 16–15 16–20 2024 Six Nations
7 9 November 2024 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France   Japan 5–0 52–12 2024 Autumn internationals
8 24–0
9 16 November 2024 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France   New Zealand 22–17 30–29
10 22 November 2024 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France   Argentina 35–16 37–23

References

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  1. ^ "Player Profile". ubbrugby.com. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Louis Bielle-Biarrey Profile". Itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  3. ^ Nicolas Zanardi (1 February 2023). "Top 14 - Portrait : Bielle-Biarrey, un Louis d'or à l'UBB". www.midi-olympique.fr. Midi olympique. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
  4. ^ Le Quotidien de La Réunion, Bielle-Biarrey, un kréopolitain pressé en route pour le mondial[1]
  5. ^ "Rugby. Le jeune Louis Bielle Biarrey quitte déjà Grenoble pour signer à Bordeaux-Bègles (Top 14) !". www.ledauphine.com (in French). Retrieved 16 January 2022.
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