Biography
Philippe Dintrans, born on January 29, 1957, in Tarbes, France, is a former French rugby union player who played as a hooker. After retiring from rugby, he became an entrepreneur, working in both the gastronomy and automobile industries. He also spent seven years as a Physical Education teacher.
Teams Played For & Years
- Tarbes Pyrénées Rugby (1967-1992) – Spent his entire career at Tarbes, joining the club at age 10 and making his first-team debut in 1975/76 at just 18 years old.
- Best Club Achievement: French Championship Runner-up (1987/88 season) – Lost the final to SU Agen.
International Caps
- France National Team (1979-1990) – Earned 50 caps, scoring 3 tries (12 points total).
- Five Nations Championship: Played in seven editions (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1989).
- Won the tournament twice:
- 1981 – Achieved a Grand Slam victory.
- 1989 – Another title-winning year.
- Played 24 matches in the competition, scoring 1 try (4 points).
- Won the tournament twice:
- 1987 Rugby World Cup: Selected for France’s squad, captaining the team in one match but remaining scoreless.
Most Important Moments in His Career
- Long-Term Club Commitment: Spent his entire rugby career at Tarbes over 17 seasons.
- Five Nations Success: Integral part of France’s Grand Slam-winning squad in 1981 and another title win in 1989.
- 1987 Rugby World Cup: Represented France on the world stage as team captain in one match.
- Post-Rugby Career: Transitioned into business and worked in education, gastronomy, and the automobile industry.
Philippe Dintrans is remembered for his loyalty to Tarbes, his dedicated international career, and his contributions to French rugby success in the 1980s.