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Roger Guilhem

1924 – 2009

French rugby league footballer (b. 1924)

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About Roger Guilhem

Lived 1924 – 2009 (aged 84). Roger Guilhem was a French rugby league player.

Roger Guilhem (17 December 1924 – 10 May 2009) was a French former professional rugby league footballer who represented France at the 1954 Rugby League World Cup, as a or . He was nicknamed La pieuvre (The octopus).

Career

In 1944, at just 19 years old, Roger Guilhem became Junior French Rugby Union Champion with ASC (Association Sportive Carcassonnaise), before switching codes to rugby league and winning multiple national titles with AS Carcassonne.

Guilhem, then playing for AS Carcassonne, was called up to represent France in the 1951 tour of Australia and New Zealand and the 1954 Rugby League World Cup played in France. He took part only in a match during the tournament and was in the bench during the final against Great Britain, the latter winning the tournament.

Honours World Cup : Runner-up - 1954 (France). European Nations Cup : 2 times champion in 1949 and 1952 (France). French Championship : 4 times champion in 1946,1950, 1952 and 1953 (Carcassonne). 5 times finalist in 1947, 1948, 1949, 1955 and 1956 (Carcassonne). Lord Derby Cup : 4 times champion in1946 and 1947, 1951 and 1952 (Carcassonne). 1 time finalist in 1948 and 1949 (Carcassonne).

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Roger Guilhem?

French rugby league footballer (b. 1924)

When was Roger Guilhem born?

Roger Guilhem was born on 17 December 1924 in Carcassonne.

When did Roger Guilhem die?

Roger Guilhem died on 10 May 2009 in Carcassonne.

What was Roger Guilhem's occupation?

Roger Guilhem was a rugby league player.

What nationality was Roger Guilhem?

Roger Guilhem was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Roger Guilhem

· Wikidata: Q28494810

· DBpedia: Roger Guilhem

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