About Roger Piteu
Lived 1899 – 1963 (aged 63). Roger Piteu was a French rugby union player.
Roger Didier Henri Piteu (14 May 1899 – 26 February 1963) is a French former international rugby union player.
Biography The son of a tailor, Piteu grew up in Pau and began his career with Section Paloise immediately after World War I.
Piteu, a scrum-half, gained 15 caps for France during the 1920s, debuting in their first ever away win over Scotland in the 1921 Five Nations. He was an unused squad member at the 1924 Summer Olympics, where France were silver medalists.
Later a coach, Piteu led Stade Toulousain to the French Championship title in 1947.
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Who was Roger Piteu?
rugby union player (1899–1963)
When was Roger Piteu born?
Roger Piteu was born on 14 May 1899 in Pau.
When did Roger Piteu die?
Roger Piteu died on 26 February 1963 in Toulouse.
What was Roger Piteu's occupation?
Roger Piteu was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Roger Piteu?
Roger Piteu was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Piteu. https://biography.guide/roger-piteu/
MLA: "Roger Piteu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-piteu/.
Chicago: "Roger Piteu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roger-piteu/.
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