Roger Guilhem

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Roger Guilhem
Personal information
Born(1925-12-17)17 December 1925
Carcassonne, France
Died10 May 2009(2009-05-10) (aged 83)
Carcassonne, France
Playing information
PositionFive-eighth Loose forward
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
19??–?? AS Carcassonne
Representative
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1949–54 France 7 ? 0 0 3
Source: [1]
As of 17 January 2021

Roger Guilhem (1925–2009) was a French former professional rugby league footballer who represented France at the 1954 Rugby League World Cup, as a stand-off or loose forward. He was nicknamed La pieuvre (The octopus).

Career[edit]

Guilhem, then playing for AS Carcassonne, was called up to represent France in the 1951 tour of Australia and New Zealand and the 1954 Rugby League World Cup played in France. He took part only in a match during the tournament and was in the bench during the final against Great Britain, the latter winning the tournament.

Honours[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Roger Guilhem rugbyleagueproject.org