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Ivan Grésèque

b. 1953

French rugby league footballer, coach and administrator

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About Ivan Grésèque

Born 1953. Ivan Grésèque is a French rugby league player.

Ivan Grésèque (born 23 July 1953) is a French former professional rugby league footballer, coach and manager who represented France.

Background Grésèque was born in Saïgon–Cholon. He has Indian heritage on his father's side, hence his nickname Bengali. His son, Maxime, has also represented France as a .

Playing career

His playing career for XIII Catalan was marked by the French Championship and Lord Derby Cup titles.

Grésèque made his international debut for France against Australia in the last match of the 1978 Kangaroo tour. He then played for France in the 1980 European Championship. Grésèque went on to play sixteen times for France at halfback, his last a 22–0 defeat by New Zealand in 1985.

Grésèque later became the national side's manager and he was part of the organisation at the 2000 World Cup.

Honours

French Champion : 1979, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1987 (XIII Catalan). Champion of the Lord Derby Cup : 1976, 1978, 1980 and 1985 (XIII Catalan). Runner-up of the French Championship : 1976, 1978 and 1986 (XIII Catalan). Runner-up of the Lord Derby Cup : 1977 and 1983 (XIII Catalan).

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Also known as
Ivan Greseque

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ivan Grésèque's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ivan Grésèque?

French rugby league footballer, coach and administrator

When was Ivan Grésèque born?

Ivan Grésèque was born on 20 July 1953 in Ho Chi Minh City.

What is Ivan Grésèque's occupation?

Ivan Grésèque is a rugby league player.

What nationality is Ivan Grésèque?

Ivan Grésèque is French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ivan Grésèque

· Wikidata: Q6096328

· DBpedia: Ivan Grésèque

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