John Boudebza
John Boudebza (born 6 June 1990) is a French professional rugby league footballer who plays for Palau Broncos and previously Lézignan Sangliers in the Elite One Championship, London Broncos in the Kingstone Press Championship and Hull Kingston Rovers in the Super League and at international level for France. His position is hooker.
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| Born | 13 June 1990[1] Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitania, France | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (172 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 11 st 11 lb (75 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career edit
Early career edit
Boudebza played in the Elite One Championship for SM Pia XIII and Lézignan Sangliers. His father, Hadj Boudebza is a former rugby league player who played for Paris Saint-Germain, AS Saint-Estève and for France, disputing the 1995 Rugby League World Cup.
Hull KR edit
Boudebza joined Hull Kingston Rovers on a one-year deal prior to the 2015 Super League season.[5] He appeared in the 2015 Challenge Cup Final for Hull KR. Boudebza left Hull KR following their relegation from Super League in 2016.
FC Lézignan XIII edit
On 30 Nov 2016 it was reported that he had signed for FC Lézignan XIII in the Elite One Championship[6]
London Broncos edit
After taking time off to heal long-standing injuries following his departure from Hull KR, Boudebza joined the London Broncos in July 2017.[7]
International career edit
Boudebza made his international début for France in a victory over Wales in the 2014 European Cup. He scored his first international point with a field goal against Ireland in the 2015 European Cup competition. He also played for France in their 2015 European Cup mid-tournament test-match against England. He was a part what was considered a 'weakened' French side due to injury and it showed with an appalling showing against their opponents.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Itsrugby Stats". Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ RLP
- ^ Love Rugby League
- ^ itsrugby
- ^ Hull KR confirm capture of John Boudebza from Lezignan
- ^ "John Boudebza finds himself a new club with Lezignan return". Total Rugby League. 30 Nov 2016. Retrieved 11 Jan 2021.
- ^ Former Hull KR hooker John Boudebza joins London Broncos until the end of the season
- ^ "England demolish France 84-4 in record win". Skysports.com. Retrieved 24 October 2015.
External links edit
- London Broncos profile
- France profile
- 2017 RLWC profile