Arthur Mourgue

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Arthur Mourgue
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Personal information
Born (1999-05-02) 2 May 1999 (age 26)
Saint-Étienne, Loire,
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight11 st 9 lb (74 kg)
Playing information
Position Scrum-half, Stand-off, Fullback
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2018–25 Catalans Dragons 103251651431
2025– Hull Kingston Rovers 218740140
Total124332391571
Representative
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2021– France 7214036
Source: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
As of 13 September 2025

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.

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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

  1. ↑ loverugbyleague
  2. ↑ Catalans Dragons profile
  3. ↑ Rugby League Project
  4. ↑ Itsrugby
  5. ↑ "Player Summary: Arthur Mourgue". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 13 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Super League: Warrington Wolves v Catalans Dragons". BBC. 10 August 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "Catalans Dragons: Arthur Mourgue signs new deal with Super League leaders' shield winners". BBC Sport. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 16 March 2025.
  8. ↑ "Super League Grand Final: Catalans Dragons 10-12 St Helens: Saints win three in a row". BBC Sport.
  9. ↑ Bower, Aaron (14 October 2023). "Wigan Warriors crowned Super League champions after downing Dragons". The Observer.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ "Hull KR hammer Salford to extend lead at top". www.bbc.co.uk.
  13. ↑ "La liste des joueurs pour la Coupe du Monde dévoilée!" (in French). FFRXIII. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  14. ↑ "XIII de France: Romain Puso remplace Lilian Albert, forfait!" (in French). FFR XIII. 10 October 2019. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  15. ↑ "Rugby League World Cup: France 34-12 Greece - Les Bleus beat debutants". BBC Sport.
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