Arthur Mourgue
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, 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 22 October 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
He has previously played for Saint-Esteve in the Elite One Championship.
Background
Mourgue was born in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Playing career
In 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
He 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
- loverugbyleague
- Catalans Dragons profile
- Rugby League Project
- Itsrugby
- "Player Summary: Arthur Mourgue". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- "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". www.bbc.co.uk.
- "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". www.theguardian.com.
- "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". www.bbc.co.uk.