Carla Arbez

Carla Arbez (born 24 May 1999) is a French rugby union player, playing as a fly-half for the French national team and Stade Bordelais.

Early life and education Arbez began playing rugby at the age of seven in her hometown of Oléron, where she joined the Oléron Rugby Club. She later moved to Stade Rochelais from 2012 to 2014 before joining Stade Bordelais in 2014. Arbez pursued academic studies in Sports Science (STAPS) and graduated with a master's degree in Physical and Mental Preparation in 2022. She works as a sports educator at Stade Bordelais Omnisports.

International career Arbez has represented France at various youth levels, winning the European U18 Sevens Championship in 2016 and securing third place in 2017. However, after participating in the 2023 WXV tournament in New Zealand, she was left out of the national squad throughout 2024, with players such as Lina Queyroi and Lina Tuy preferred in her position.

2025 Women's Six Nations Championship In March 2025, after a year and a half without a call-up, Arbez made her return as the starting fly-half for France in the opening match of the 2025 Women's Six Nations against Ireland. She continued as starting fly-half in the second match against Scotland.

On 2 August 2025, she was selected in the French side to the Women's Rugby World Cup in England.

Personal life Arbez's partner is Sarah-Maud Lachance, who is also a rugby player.

Honours

Stade Bordelais

French Championship (Élite 1): 2023, 2024.