Arthur Mourgue
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| Born | 2 May 1999 Saint-Étienne, Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 11 st 9 lb (74 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Scrum-half, Stand-off, Fullback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Arthur Mourgue (born 2 May 1999) is a French professional rugby league footballer who plays as a scrum-half, stand-off and fullback for Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League and France at international level.
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
Catalans Dragons
In 2018, Mourgue made his début for the Catalans Dragons in the Super League against the Warrington Wolves.[6] In 2021, Mourgue was part of the Catalans team that won the League Leaders' Shield.[7] On 9 October, 2021, Mourgue played for Catalans in their 2021 Super League Grand Final defeat against St Helens.[8] On 14 October, 2023, Mourgue played in Catalans' 2023 Super League Grand Final loss to the Wigan Warriors, coming off the interchange bench with 15 minutes remaining.[9]
Hull Kingston Rovers
On 16 March, 2025, Mourgue joined Hull Kingston Rovers until the end of the 2028 season.[10][11] At the 2025 Magic Weekend, Mourgue scored two tries and kicked nine goals as Hull Kingston Rovers defeated Salford 54-0.[12]
International career
He was selected in France 9s squad for the 2019 Rugby League World Cup 9s.[13][14] 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.[15]
References
- ^ loverugbyleague
- ^ Catalans Dragons profile
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ Itsrugby
- ^ "Player Summary: Arthur Mourgue". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 6 July 2025.
- ^ "Super League: Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons". BBC. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
- ^ "Catalans Dragons: Arthur Mourgue signs new deal with Super League leaders' shield winners". BBC Sport. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ "Super League Grand Final: Catalans Dragons 10-12 St Helens: Saints win three in a row". BBC Sport.
- ^ Bower, Aaron (14 October 2023). "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". The Observer.
- ^ O'Brien, James (16 March 2025). "Hull KR boss Willie Peters explains why Arthur Mourgue is good fit after landing Catalans Dragons full-back". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ Olawumi, Ben (16 March 2025). "Hull KR snap up international playmaker on long-term deal as 2026 signing fast-tracked". Love Rugby League. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
- ^ "Hull KR hammer Salford to extend lead at top". www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ "La liste des joueurs pour la Coupe du Monde dévoilée!" (in French). FFRXIII. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ "XIII de France: Romain Puso remplace Lilian Albert, forfait!" (in French). FFR XIII. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ "Rugby League World Cup: France 34-12 Greece - Les Bleus beat debutants". BBC Sport.