Roland Bertranne, the former centre and record-breaking France international, passed away on 2 October 2025 at the age of 75.
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Roland Bertranne, the former centre and record-breaking France international, has passed away on 2 October 2025 at the age of 75.
France Rugby announced his death news with great sadness on 2 October 2025 on Instagram (english translation),
“⚫️ It is with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of Roland Bertranne.”
“🏉🇫🇷 With 69 caps from 1971 to 1981, including 46 consecutive appearances—a record—he was part of the French national team that twice won the Grand Slam, in 1977 and 1981.”
“🙏 An exemplary centre, discreet and humble, he left his mark on a generation through his strength and elegance.”
“🕊️💙 To his family, his loved ones, and to Stade Bagnérais, where he served as honorary president, we extend our deepest condolences.”
La France Qui Gagne published a post on Instagram on 2 October 2025 and wrote,
“🇫🇷 ROLAND BERTRANNE HAS PASSED AWAY 🕊️”
“Former centre of the French national rugby team, winner of three Five Nations tournaments (including two Grand Slams), Roland Bertranne has left us at the age of 75 🥹”
“He still holds the record for consecutive appearances, with 46 caps between 1973 and 1979! A TRUE LEGEND 👑 69 caps for France 🇫🇷 Five Nations titles 🏆🏆🏆”
“Our team extends its deepest condolences to his family and loved ones 🙏”
Known as a model of consistency and resilience, he held the remarkable record of 69 consecutive appearances for the national team between 1971 and 1981 an achievement still unmatched in French rugby history.
He represented France in two Five Nations Grand Slams (1977 and 1981) and was a central figure during a golden period for Les Bleus. His partnership with teammates like Jean-Pierre Rives and Jean-Claude Skrela helped cement France’s reputation as a dominant force in world rugby.
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