Joël Pécune
French rugby union player
About Joël Pécune
Born 1951. Joël Pécune is a French rugby union player, rugby league player and rugby union coach.
Joël Pécune (born 3 March 1951) is a French former rugby union international.
Born in Ibos, Pécune was a three-quarter, who appeared primarily as a centre. He played his club rugby for Tarbes and was a member of the side that were French champions in 1973, scoring their first try in the final against US Dax.
Pécune played for France from 1974 to 1976, gaining 10 caps. His four tries included a double against the visiting Pumas at the Stade de Gerland in 1975. Military service kept him out of selection contention during France's 1977 grand slam.
A gym teacher by profession, Pécune had an unsuccessful stint coaching Tarbes in the late 1990s.
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Who is Joël Pécune?
French rugby union player
When was Joël Pécune born?
Joël Pécune was born on 3 March 1951.
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Joël Pécune is a rugby union player, rugby league player and rugby union coach.
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Joël Pécune is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joël Pécune. https://biography.guide/joel-pecune/
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