Robert Paparemborde
Robert Paparemborde in 1971, wearing the Section Paloise jersey. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Robert Pierre Paparemborde 5 July 1948 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 18 April 2001 (aged 52) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.82 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation | Shopkeeper then rugby administration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robert Paparemborde (French pronunciation: [ʁɔbɛʁ papɑʁɑ̃bɔʁd]; 5 July 1948 – 18 April 2001) was a French rugby union player, known for playing as a tighthead prop. He had a distinguished career with Section Paloise and Racing Club de France, and represented the French national team from 1975 to 1983. Paparemborde won three Five Nations Championship titles, including two Grand Slams in 1977 and 1981, and victory in 1983. Considered one of the world's top props during the 1970s, he later served in key roles in French rugby, including vice president of the FFR.