Jacques Gruppi

Jacques Gruppi, born in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, on 6 April 1941) is a French former rugby league player, who played as centre. His brothers are Raymond Gruppi, who also was a rugby league player and Pierre Gruppi, a former rugby union player.

Biography

He played for Villeneuve-sur-Lot and also represented France during the 1968 Rugby League World Cup, where he played also in the final lost against Australia.

Outside the sport, he worked as a salesman.

Between 1985 and 1986, Gruppi coached his former club, Villeneuve-sur-Lot.

Honours

• Rugby league :
• World Cup :
• 1 time runner-up in 1968 (France).
• French Championship :
• 1-time champion in 1964 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot).
• 1 time finalist in 1965 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot).
• Lord Derby Cup :
• 1-time champion in 1964 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot).
• 4 times finalist in 1966, 1969, 1970 and 1972 (Villeneuve-sur-Lot).

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