André Ruiz
French rugby league and rugby union footballer
About André Ruiz
Born 1947. André Ruiz is a French rugby union player and rugby league player.
André Ruiz (born 30 March 1947) is a French rugby footballer who represented his country in both rugby league and rugby union, including in the four Rugby League World Cups.
Playing career Ruiz originally played rugby union and in 1968 played in two test matches for the France national rugby union team.
He then switched to rugby league and represented the France national rugby league team, making his debut at the 1970 Rugby League World Cup. He went on to play in 19 internationals for France, including in the 1972, 1975 and 1977 Rugby League World Cups.
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Who is André Ruiz?
French rugby league and rugby union footballer
When was André Ruiz born?
André Ruiz was born on 30 March 1947 in Séméac.
What is André Ruiz's occupation?
André Ruiz is a rugby union player and rugby league player.
What nationality is André Ruiz?
André Ruiz is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). André Ruiz. https://biography.guide/andre-ruiz/
MLA: "André Ruiz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/andre-ruiz/.
Chicago: "André Ruiz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/andre-ruiz/.
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