André Carrère

André Carrère (Villeneuve-de-Marsan, 6 March 1924 - Biganos, 21 February 2015) was a French rugby union and league footballer. After making his rugby union debut for Stade Montois, he switched codes to rugby league in 1951, playing for Villeneuve-sur-Lot and was capped twice for France in 1953.

Biography Born in Villeneuve-de-Marsan, where he discovered rugby union, Carrère joined the Stade Montois club, which was close to his hometown. In 1951, he switched to rugby league at Villeneuve-sur-Lot, scouted by the doctor Pierre Mourgues. In 1953, he was capped two times for the France national team.

Honours Rugby union Runner up at the French Rugby Union Championship: 1949 (Stade Montois)

Rugby league Runner up at the Lord Derby Cup: 1953 (Villeneuve XIII RLLG) Runner up at the Rugby League World Cup: 1954 ( France)

Personal life Outside of the pitch, he was a fusilier marin during his military service for the French Navy. His brother, Robert Carrère, still played rugby union, disputed the final of the French Rugby Union Championship in 1953 playing for Stade Montois.