Arthur Mourgue Explained

Arthur Mourgue
Birth Date:1999 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Saint-Étienne, Loire,
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Height:1.75m (05.74feet)
Weight:74abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Year1start:2018
Year1end:present
Appearances1:72
Tries1:17
Goals1:83
Fieldgoals1:0
Points1:234
Teama:France
Yearastart:2021
Yearaend:present
Appearancesa:6
Triesa:2
Goalsa:12
Fieldgoalsa:0
Pointsa:32
New:yes
Source:[1] [2] [3] [4]
Updated:22 October 2023

Arthur Mourgue (born 2 May 1999) is a French professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League and France at international level.

He has previously played for Saint-Esteve in the Elite One Championship.

Background

Mourgue was born in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

Playing career

In 2018 he made his Catalans debut in the Super League against the Warrington Wolves.[5] On 9 October 2021, he played for Catalans in their 2021 Super League Grand Final defeat against St. Helens.[6] On 14 October 2023, Mourgue played in Catalans 2023 Super League Grand Final loss against Wigan coming off the interchange bench with 15 minutes remaining.[7]

International career

He was selected in France 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[8] [9] In France's opening match of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup against Greece, Mourgue scored a try and kicked seven goals during Les Blues 34-12 victory.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/arthur-mourgue/ loverugbyleague
  2. http://www.catalansdragons.com/fiche-491-mourgue-arthur/ Catalans Dragons profile
  3. http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/arthur-mourgue/summary.html Rugby League Project
  4. http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_42457.html Itsrugby
  5. Web site: Super League: Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons. BBC. 10 August 2018. 10 August 2018.
  6. News: Super League Grand Final: Catalans Dragons 10-12 St Helens: Saints win three in a row. BBC Sport .
  7. News: Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons. The Observer. 14 October 2023 . Bower . Aaron .
  8. Web site: 2 October 2019. La liste des joueurs pour la Coupe du Monde dévoilée!. FFRXIII. 1 November 2019. French.
  9. Web site: 10 October 2019. XIII de France: Romain Puso remplace Lilian Albert, forfait!. FFR XIII. 1 November 2019. French.
  10. News: Rugby League World Cup: France 34-12 Greece - Les Bleus beat debutants. BBC Sport .