Pierre Camou Explained

Pierre Camou
Office:President of the French Rugby Federation
Term Start:12 July 2008
Term End:3 December 2016
Predecessor:Bernard Lapasset
Office2:Vice-president of the French Rugby Federation
Term Start2:24 February 2001
Term End2:12 July 2008
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Birth Date:18 August 1945
Birth Place:Uhart-Cize, France -->
Death Place:Ispoure, France -->

Pierre Camou (18 August 1945  - 15 August 2018) was a French rugby union administrator. He was the President of the French Rugby Federation from 2008 to 2016, before he was succeeded by Bernard Laporte.[1] Prior to becoming President of the FFR he was also the treasurer then vice-president of FIRA-AER.[2]

In 2011, Camou was ranked by ESPN as the 20th most influential person in World Rugby.[3] Camou was also involved in France’s successful bid to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former FFR President Pierre Camou Dies Aged 72. 17 August 2018. 26 August 2018. ESPN.
  2. Web site: Tribute to Pierre Camou. 15 August 2018. 26 August 2016. Rugby Europe.
  3. Rugby Union’s Most Influential People, ESPN.