About Maurice Prat
Lived 1928 – 2016 (aged 87). Maurice Prat was a French rugby union player.
Maurice Prat (17 November 1928 — 15 May 2016) was a French rugby union international.
A native of Lourdes, Prat was born on his father's farm, situated next to the town's main rugby union stadium. He was the younger brother of France flanker Jean Prat and spent his entire club career with local side FC Lourdes during a successful era, playing in six national championship wins.
Prat, a hard-hitting centre, was capped 31 times by France from 1951 to 1958, often forming a centre combination with Lourdes teammate Roger Martine. He was a member of two Five Nations shared title wins and stood in as captain for a 1958 Five Nations match against Ireland, which France won.
In 2006, Prat was made a Knight of the Legion of Honor.
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Who was Maurice Prat?
French rugby player (1928–2016)
When was Maurice Prat born?
Maurice Prat was born on 17 September 1928 in Lourdes.
When did Maurice Prat die?
Maurice Prat died on 15 May 2016 in Lourdes.
What was Maurice Prat's occupation?
Maurice Prat was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Maurice Prat?
Maurice Prat was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maurice Prat. https://biography.guide/maurice-prat/
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