Pierre Camou(18 August 1945 – 15 August 2018) was aFrenchrugby unionadministrator. He was the President of theFrench Rugby Federationfrom 2008 to 2016, before he was succeeded byBernard Laporte.[1]Prior to becoming President of the FFR he was also the treasurer then vice-president ofFIRA-AER.[2]
Pierre Camou | |
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| President of theFrench Rugby Federation | |
| In office 12 July 2008 – 3 December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bernard Lapasset |
| Succeeded by | Bernard Laporte |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 August 1945 Uhart-Cize,France |
| Died | 15 August 2018(aged 72) Ispoure,France |
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 the2023 Rugby World Cup.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^"Former FFR President Pierre Camou Dies Aged 72".ESPN. 17 August 2018.Retrieved26 August2018.
- ^"Tribute to Pierre Camou".Rugby Europe. 15 August 2018.Retrieved26 August2016.
- ^Rugby Union’s Most Influential People, ESPN.[full citation needed]
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