René Crabos (7 February 1899 – 17 June 1964) was a French rugby union player and administrator who represented the France national team 17 times between 1920 and 1924, and went on to be president of the Fédération Française de Rugby between 1952 and 1962, as well as president of the Fédération Internationale de Rugby Amateur (FIRA) (Now known as Rugby Europe) from 1954 to 1962.[1] Crabos represented France at rugby in the 1920 Summer Olympics, the team won the silver medal.[2]

René Crabos
René Crabos on 1 January 1922 at the Stade Colombes
Birth nameRené Crabos
Date of birth7 February 1899 (1899-02-07)
Place of birthSaint-Sever, Landes
Date of death17 June 1964 (1964-06-18) (aged 65)
Place of deathSaint-Sever, Landes
Height5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Rugby union career
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1920 – 1924 France 17 (19)
Medal record
Men's rugby union
Representing  France
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp Team

The Under 18s French rugby union championship is named in his honour.

He was born in Saint-Sever and died in Saint-Sever.

References

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  1. ^ "Rugby Europe Chairmen and General Secretaries". Sport-record.de. 6 July 2017. Archived from the original on 4 January 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  2. ^ "René Crabos". Olympedia. Retrieved 29 August 2021.
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