About Paul Labadie
Lived 1928 – 2017 (aged 88). Paul Labadie was a French rugby union player.
Paul Labadie (27 April 1928 – 12 January 2017) was a French international rugby union player.
Born in Bayonne, Labadie was the son of a shoemaker and spent his entire career with Aviron Bayonnais, where he began in the juniors. He made his senior debut for Aviron Bayonnais aged 18 in 1946.
Labadie gained 21 caps for France between 1952 and 1957, playing as a hooker. He appeared in the France team which secured a first ever win over the All Blacks, when the New Zealanders visited the country in 1954, while also featuring in France's successful 1954 and 1955 Five Nations campaigns. His international career was ended by a shoulder injury.
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Who was Paul Labadie?
French rugby union player (1928–2017)
When was Paul Labadie born?
Paul Labadie was born on 27 April 1928 in Bayonne.
When did Paul Labadie die?
Paul Labadie died on 12 January 2017 in Bayonne.
What was Paul Labadie's occupation?
Paul Labadie was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Paul Labadie?
Paul Labadie was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Labadie. https://biography.guide/paul-labadie/
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