Kevin Larroyer
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| Born | 19 June 1989 Toulouse, France | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 15 st 2 lb (96 kg)[1] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kevin Larroyer (born 19 June 1989) is a French professional rugby league footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Halifax in the Betfred Championship.
He previously played for Toulouse Olympique, Catalans Dragons, Hull Kingston Rovers, Castleford Tigers (Heritage № 976) and the Bradford Bulls.
Background[edit]
Larroyer was born in Toulouse, France.
Club career[edit]
Toulouse Olympique[edit]
Larroyer began his professional career with Toulouse Olympique.
Catalans Dragons[edit]
He moved to the Catalans Dragons for the 2012 season.[citation needed]
Hull Kingston Rovers[edit]
In 2013, Larroyer was signed by Hull Kingston Rovers from Catalans Dragons on a season long loan deal.[4] After an impressive season at Hull Kingston Rovers, making 22 appearances for the Robins and scoring seven tries the club extended Larroyer's loan deal for another year for season 2015.[5]
In September 2015, the French international committed his future to Hull Kingston Rovers by signing a three-year deal taking his service with the Robins into 2018.
Castleford Tigers[edit]
He was released from his contract following Hull Kingston Rovers' relegation from Super League at the end of the 2016 season and subsequently joined Castleford Tigers in 2017.[6]
Bradford Bulls[edit]
He spent time on loan at the Bradford Bulls to regain match fitness early in the 2017 season.[6]
Leigh Centurions[edit]
Larroyer joined Leigh on 17 October 2017 on a two-year deal.[7]
Halifax[edit]
In 2019, he signed a contract to join Halifax. On 11 October 2020, he signed a one-year contract extension.[8]
International career[edit]
In 2013 Larroyer was selected to represent his home country France in the Rugby League World Cup.[9]
Larroyer played for his country at the 2014 European Championship. During a 22-12 defeat by Ireland in Dublin, Larroyer scored a converted try for his home nation.[10]
During 2015 Larroyer played for France in the European Championship.[11] France launched their 2015 European Championship campaign with a 31-14 victory over Ireland which went some way to erasing the memory of their defeat by the Wolfhounds in last year's corresponding fixture where Larroyer scored a try to help the French side secure their victory.[12]
In 2016 Larroyer was selected to play for his country in France's lone international against England in Avignon for the Four Nations where France showed a marked improvement from the last time they played against England.[13][deprecated source]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Hull Kingston Rovers 1st Team Kevin Larroyer". Hull Kingston Rovers RLFC. 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.
- ^ RLP
- ^ Love Rugby League
- ^ "Hull KR bring in Catalan (sic) Dragons forward Kevin Larroyer on loan". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ "Hull KR extend loan deal for Catalan (sic) Dragons' Kevin Larroyer". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ a b "Larroyer signs new Hull KR deal". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ "Kevin Larroyer: Leigh Centurions sign France forward on two-year deal". BBC Sport. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ ""I'm feeling good and ready to have a strong season" - Larroyer agrees new deal with Fax". www.halifaxcourier.co.uk.
- ^ "Rugby League World Cup 2013: Squad lists for all 14 nations". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ "European Championship: Ireland 22-12 France". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ "France name strong squad for European Championship". www.loverugbyleague.com. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ "Ireland fall to France in Rugby League". RTE.ie. 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ "France 6 England 40: Wayne Bennet's reign gets off to a winning start". Dailystar.co.uk. 2016-10-24. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
External links[edit]
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Bradford Bulls players
- Castleford Tigers players
- Catalans Dragons players
- French rugby league players
- France national rugby league team players
- Halifax R.L.F.C. players
- Hull Kingston Rovers players
- Leigh Leopards players
- Rugby league second-rows
- Rugby league players from Toulouse
- Toulouse Olympique players