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André Rives

1924 – 2017

French rugby league player

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Lived 1924 – 2017 (aged 93). André Rives was a French rugby league player.

André Rives (6 January 1924 – 11 March 2017 ) was a French rugby league footballer who played as a .

Career He debuted in rugby union playing for Saint-Girons Sporting Club, his hometown club, participating at the notable victory against Stade Français in 1945. In 1947, he switched codes to rugby league, joining Albi. A fullback, he rivalised with Puig Aubert, known as "Pipette". With Albi, Rives was two times French Champion against Carcassonne, which would make him join the France national team for the 1957 Rugby League World Cup. He had 14 international caps. During his career, Rives played two clubs, initially for Albi and later, for Saint-Gaudens, which he would join in the early 1960s. With the former, he won two French champion titles, with the latter, he won a French championship final. His club performances brought him into the France national team between 1957 and 1959, notably taking part at the 1957 Rugby League World Cup and succeeding his position to Puig Aubert.

It was considered that although he was of "short stature", he was of a "rare talent" and was considered as "Pipette's rightful successor"

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Who was André Rives?

French rugby league player (1924-2017)

When was André Rives born?

André Rives was born on 6 January 1924 in Saint-Girons.

When did André Rives die?

André Rives died on 11 March 2017 in Seix.

What was André Rives's occupation?

André Rives was a rugby league player.

What nationality was André Rives?

André Rives was French.

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· Wikipedia: André Rives

· Wikidata: Q28934460

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