Pierre Camou

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.

References

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


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