Théodore Pascal Fages(born 23 August 1994) is a French professionalrugby leaguefootballer who plays as ascrum-halfandstand-offfor theCatalans Dragonsin theSuper LeagueandFranceat international level.
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| Full name | Théodore Pascal Fages | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 23 August 1994 France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st 4 lb (78 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Scrum-half,Stand-off,Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He previously played for theSalford Red Devils,St Helensand theHuddersfield Giantsin theSuper League.[3]He played as ahookerearlier in his career.[citation needed]
Background
editHe is the son of former French internationalPascal Fageswho appeared for France in the1995 Rugby League World Cup.[citation needed]Théo replicated his father's achievements in playing for France at a World Cup when he captained his nation at the2017 Rugby League World Cup.[citation needed]
Club career
editSalford Red Devils
editFages joinedSalfordas a 16-year-old, progressing through the club's academy system. He made hisSuper Leaguedébut for Salford in the first match of the 2013'sSuper League XVIIIin a defeat byWigan Warriors;the following week he played againstCatalans Dragonsand was knocked unconscious in the opening minutes of the match byJulian Bousquet,which resulted in a red card for the Catalan player.[4]
In 2015, Fages submitted a transfer request to leave Salford, with Salford ownerMarwan Koukashdemanding a world record transfer fee for the player.[5]
St Helens
editOn Tuesday 22 September, it was announced that Fages would be released from the Salford club, following receipt of an undisclosed transfer fee. Two days later it was announced that he would joinSt. Helensfrom 2016.
On 3 June 2019 Fages signed a contract extension keeping him at St Helens until 2021.[6]
Fages played in the2019 Challenge Cup Finaldefeat by theWarrington WolvesatWembley Stadium.[7]
Fages played in the2019 Super League Grand Finalvictory over theSalford Red DevilsatOld Trafford.[8][9][10]
Fages scored his firstdrop goalfor St Helens in theGolden pointwin againstHull Kingston Roverson 11 September 2020.[11]
Fages played in St Helens 8-42020 Super League Grand Finalvictory over Wigan at theKingston Communications Stadiumin Hull.[12]
Fages played for St. Helens in their2021 Challenge Cup Finalvictory over Castleford.[13]
Huddersfield Giants
editOn the 13 October 2021, it was confirmed that Fages would be joiningHuddersfield Giantsfrom 2022.[14]
Fages made his club debut for Huddersfield in round 1 of the 2022 Super League season where they defeatedToulouse Olympique42-14.[15]
On 11 August 2023, Fages signed a two-year deal to join theCatalans Dragonsahead of the 2024 Super League season.[16]
Catalans Dragons
editFages made his club debut for Catalans in round 1 of the 2024 Super League season againstWarrington.The following week, he scored two tries for Catalans in their 34-0 victory over the newly promotedLondon Broncosside.[17]
International career
editFages made his début forFrancein the victory overPapua New Guineaat the2013 Rugby League World Cup,and went on to make one further appearance in the tournament.
He played in the2014 European Cup,scoring his first try for France in a victory overWales.
He was named captain of the French team prior to the2015 European Cup.[18]In the tournament he scored againstIreland(1 try).
References
edit- ^"Players".LoveRugbyLeague.Retrieved8 July2023.
- ^Theo Fagesrugbyleagueproject.org
- ^"Player".Betfred Super League.2 March 2023.Retrieved28 August2023.
- ^Rugby league: Dragons have edge over Crusaders"From kick-off it was 100-0 after Théo Fages forced his way over and Thibaut Cordoba converted."
- ^"Theo Fages wants move but Salford owner will demand world-record fee".The Guardian.Press Association. 8 June 2015.Retrieved8 July2023.
- ^"Salford's Fages joins St Helens".BBC Sport.Retrieved8 July2023.
- ^"St Helens 4-18 Warrington RESULT: Challenge Cup Final as it happened from Wembley".Mirror. 24 August 2019.Retrieved1 November2019.
- ^"St Helens give Justin Holbrook the perfect send-off with commanding Grand Final victory over Salford".Telegraph. 12 October 2019.Retrieved25 October2019.
- ^Unwin, Will (12 October 2019)."St Helens 23-6 Salford Red Devils: Super League Grand Final – as it happened".The Guardian.
- ^"St Helens win 2019 Super League League Leaders' shield".Sky Sports.
- ^"Super League: St Helens 21-20 Hull Kingston Rovers - Theo Fages' drop-goal sent St Helens back to the top of Super League with a golden-point extra-time win against Hull Kingston Rovers".BBC Sport.Retrieved12 September2020.
- ^"Super League Grand Final: Wigan 4-8 St Helens".BBC Sport.
- ^"How St Helens players have celebrated their first Challenge Cup win in 13 years".www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk.
- ^"St Helens' Theo Fages signs for Huddersfield Giants".www.sthelensstar.co.uk.13 October 2021.
- ^"Toulouse Olympique won't be easy pickings for any one in Super League, says Huddersfield Giants' Jake Wardle".www.yorkshirepost.co.uk.15 February 2022.
- ^"Theo Fages: Catalans Dragons move confirmed as Huddersfield Giants star targets trophies in France".www.loverugbyleague.com.
- ^"Super League: London Broncos 0-34 Catalans Dragons - visitors cruise to win".www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^"Saints recruit Theo Fages to skipper France in European Championship opener against Ireland".St Helens Star.15 October 2015.Retrieved8 July2023.
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