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Jean-Pierre
Rives

Jean-Pierre Rives was a talismanic French flanker who represented and led his country with distinction.

Jean-Pierre Rives Bio

Jean-Pierre Rives was a world-class flanker who represented Les Bleus more than 50 times and captained his country on 34 occasions. Thought of as a cult figure in France, fans around the world loved his ultra-committed style of play. Jean-Pierre Rives was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021.

Even though he was encouraged to play tennis and excelled at athletics during his youth, Jean-Pierre Rives ultimately decided to play rugby. Although he was initially considered too small to be a flanker, he quickly proved his doubters wrong.

His playing career began in 1967, when he started to represent TOEC during his early teens. He then stayed with the club until 1972, when he joined Stade Beaumontois.

Following his stint with Stade Beaumontois, Jean-Pierre Rives was given the chance to join his hometown club of Toulouse. He immediately impressed, and after only a year with the side, he was handed his debut for France at the age of 22. After several successful years, Jean-Pierre Rives then left Toulouse in 1981 and finished his career with Racing Club de France, who he represented until 1986.

Between 1975 and 1984, Jean-Pierre Rives was a giant of French rugby and reached the very top of the game. As well as appearing 59 times for his country and captaining them on 34 occasions, he also won multiple Five Nations Grand Slam titles. Due to his wild blonde hair and his bravery, he became known affectionately as Asterix. Across the world, he was regarded as a legend, an icon and a blood-stained hero.

Since retiring from rugby in 1986, Jean-Pierre Rives has focused on his art, which has been a passion since childhood. He now exhibits regularly at public venues around the world.

Fixtures & Results

Fri Aug 7, 2026
5:00pm PDT
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
Japan Japan
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5:00pm
Australia Australia
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Sat Aug 8, 2026
12:00pm PDT
Estadio José Amalfitani
Argentina Argentina
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12:00pm
South Africa South Africa
LIVE
0
0
Fri Aug 14, 2026
10:15pm PDT
Queensland Country Bank Stadium
Australia Australia
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10:15pm
Japan Japan
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0
Sat Aug 22, 2026
8:00am PDT
Ellis Park
South Africa South Africa
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8:00am
New Zealand New Zealand
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0
Sat Aug 29, 2026
8:00am PDT
DHL Stadium
South Africa South Africa
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8:00am
New Zealand New Zealand
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0
12:00pm PDT
Estadio 23 de Agosto
Argentina Argentina
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12:00pm
Australia Australia
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Fri Sep 4, 2026
5:00pm PDT
Denka Big Swan Stadium
Japan Japan
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5:00pm
Canada Canada
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Sat Sep 5, 2026
8:00am PDT
FNB Stadium
South Africa South Africa
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8:00am
New Zealand New Zealand
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0
2:00pm PDT
Estadio Malvinas Argentinas
Argentina Argentina
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2:00pm
Australia Australia
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Sat Sep 12, 2026
8:05am PDT
M&T Bank Stadium
South Africa South Africa
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8:05am
New Zealand New Zealand
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Sun Sep 27, 2026
2:45am PDT
Optus Stadium
Australia Australia
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2:45am
South Africa South Africa
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Fri Oct 9, 2026
11:10pm PDT
Eden Park
New Zealand New Zealand
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11:10pm
Australia Australia
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Fri Oct 16, 2026
10:00pm PDT
Accor Stadium
Australia Australia
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10:00pm
New Zealand New Zealand
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Fri Apr 10, 2026
10:00am PDT
Stadion Park Mladeži
Croatia Croatia
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10:00am
Mexico Mexico
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Fri Apr 3, 2026
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Marketa Stadium
Czech Republic Czech Republic
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5:00am
Mexico Mexico
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