About Pierre Moureu
Lived 1895 – 1962 (aged 66). Pierre Moureu was a French rugby union player.
Pierre Moureu (24 August 1895 – 13 May 1962) was a French international rugby union player.
Biography Moureu was born in Larrau, Basses-Pyrénées, and served with the Béziers–based 502nd Combat Tank Regiment in World War I, holding the rank of adjutant. He was decorated with the Knight's Cross of the Legion of Honour.
A forward, Moureu started out with AS Béziers after the war and from 1920 to 1925 was capped 17 times for France. His appearances included France's first ever away win, achieved against Ireland in Dublin his first year. He moved to Stade Français as captain at the end of his international career and was later their forwards coach.
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Who was Pierre Moureu?
French rugby union player (1895-1962)
When was Pierre Moureu born?
Pierre Moureu was born on 24 August 1895.
When did Pierre Moureu die?
Pierre Moureu died on 13 May 1962 in La Tronche.
What was Pierre Moureu's occupation?
Pierre Moureu was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Pierre Moureu?
Pierre Moureu was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pierre Moureu. https://biography.guide/pierre-moureu/
MLA: "Pierre Moureu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pierre-moureu/.
Chicago: "Pierre Moureu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/pierre-moureu/.
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