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Olivier Claude C. Magne (born 11 April 1973 in Aurillac, Cantal) is a French former rugby union footballer and a current coach. Magne was a rugby back row forward, known especially for his speed and handling in open field play. He represented France 89 times, scoring 14 tries.
Olivier Magne, né le 11 avril 1973 à Aurillac ( Cantal ), est un joueur international français de rugby à XV évoluant au poste de troisième ligne aile. Il évolue notamment à l' US Dax (1992-1997) puis à l' AS Montferrand (1999-2005).
Olivier Magne was a talismanic French flanker who won four Grand Slams in the Five Nations Championship. Since his playing career came to an end, he’s moved into coaching. Olivier Magne was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021.
Mar 15, 2021 · Olivier Magne’s record speaks for itself but the former France flanker also has plenty to say. And when he speaks, we should all listen. After all, having won four Grand Slams and another Six Nations title to boot, Magne won almost everything there was to win with Les Bleus.
Sep 5, 2023 · French rugby great Olivier Magne has put the boot into the All Blacks days away from his former team's opening round clash against them at the Rugby World Cup. Magne won 89 caps for France during his playing career and was on the field in Les Bleus' famous 1999 World Cup semifinal win over the All Blacks.
Jan 31, 2023 · Former France back-row Olivier Magne said off-the-field problems bedevilling the country's rugby are "sad" to see as Les Bleus prepare to start the defence of their Six Nations crown on Sunday.
After a three-year wait, the World Rugby U20 Championship returns in South Africa this weekend. A keen observer of international age-grade rugby, former French international Olivier Magne will not be missing a beat as he has been invited to commentate on the tournament on L'Équipe TV, in France.
