Joseph Guiraud


Joseph Guiraud, is a French former rugby league player who played as centre, halfback and five-eights and later, coach.

Career

He played for several clubs during his career. debuting for Lézignan, later, joining Carpentras and Montpellier before joining Toulouse for a French Championship in 1965, finally ending his career for Limoux with a second French Championship title in 1968.
Thanks to his club-level performances, he represented France between 1956 and 1961, taking part at the 1960 Rugby League World Cup.

Personal life

Outside the pitch, he worked as wine-grower.

Honours

As player

  • Team honours :
  • *French Champion in 1965 and 1968.
  • *Runner-up at the French Championship : 1964.

    As coach

  • Team honours :
  • *French Champion in 1968.