About Alban Moga
Lived 1923 – 1983 (aged 59). Alban Moga was a French rugby union player.
Alban Moga (1 May 1923 – 5 April 1983) was a French international rugby union player.
Born in Bordeaux, Moga was a lock forward and played his club rugby for CA Bègles, where he appeared alongside two of his brothers. He was a regular in the second row for France during the late 1940s and gained 22 caps, almost always in partnership with Robert Soro. His career included France's 1949 tour of Argentina.
Moga had the municipal rugby ground in Martignas-sur-Jalle named after him. The home ground of Union Bordeaux Bègles, the Stade André Moga, is named after Moga's brother, who was a long time club administrator.
In 1983, Moga died of a heart attack at the age of 59.
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Who was Alban Moga?
rugby union player (1923–1983)
When was Alban Moga born?
Alban Moga was born on 1 May 1923 in Bordeaux.
When did Alban Moga die?
Alban Moga died on 5 April 1983 in Pessac.
What was Alban Moga's occupation?
Alban Moga was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Alban Moga?
Alban Moga was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alban Moga. https://biography.guide/alban-moga/
MLA: "Alban Moga." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alban-moga/.
Chicago: "Alban Moga." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alban-moga/.
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