About Francesco Zani
Lived 1938 – 2026 (aged 87). Francesco Zani was an Italian rugby union player.
Francesco "Franco" Zani (24 October 1938 – 5 April 2026) was an Italian rugby union player who played as a lock.
Zani spent time with Fiamme Oro Rugby before playing for SU Agen from 1961 to 1974, notably winning the 1964–65 French Rugby Union Championship. He also suited up in 11 matches for the Italian national team from 1960 to 1966.
Zani died on 5 April 2026, at the age of 87.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Francesco Zani's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Francesco Zani?
Italian rugby union player
When was Francesco Zani born?
Francesco Zani was born on 24 October 1938 in Iseo.
When did Francesco Zani die?
Francesco Zani died on 5 April 2026 in Agen.
What was Francesco Zani's occupation?
Francesco Zani was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Francesco Zani?
Francesco Zani was Italian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Francesco Zani. https://biography.guide/francesco-zani/
MLA: "Francesco Zani." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/francesco-zani/.
Chicago: "Francesco Zani." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/francesco-zani/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC