Arthur Mourgue

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

Arthur Mourgue
Personal information
Born (1999-05-02) 2 May 1999
Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight11 st 9 lb (74 kg)
Playing information
PositionScrum-half, Stand-off, Fullback
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2018– Catalans Dragons 46 11 42 0 128
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– France 6 2 12 0 32
As of 29 April 2023

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.[6] On 9 October 2021, he played for Catalans in their 2021 Super League Grand Final defeat against St. Helens.[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]

References
  1. loverugbyleague
  2. Catalans Dragons profile
  3. Rugby League Project
  4. Itsrugby
  5. "Player Summary: Arthur Mourgue". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  6. "Super League: Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons". BBC. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  7. "Super League Grand Final: Catalans Dragons 10-12 St Helens: Saints win three in a row". www.bbc.co.uk.
  8. "La liste des joueurs pour la Coupe du Monde dévoilée!" (in French). FFRXIII. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  9. "XIII de France: Romain Puso remplace Lilian Albert, forfait!" (in French). FFR XIII. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  10. "Rugby League World Cup: France 34-12 Greece - Les Bleus beat debutants". www.bbc.co.uk.
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