Biography

2017

One of my proudest achievement, I received the French Legion of Honour in front of friends and family at the French Ambassy in London. 

2017

2015

Creation of Serge Betsen Rugby, my coaching programme based in London to share my passion and teach rugby to the next generation.

2015

2015

Publication of Les 7 Plaies du rugby francais where I paint a picture of rugby in France and what’s at stake in the years to come.

2015

2012

Joined London Scottish as a Defence Coach
(RFU Championship/2nd division) until the season 2013/14.

2012

2008

Started Serge Betsen Consulting through a couple of speaker’s roles and as a brand ambassador.

2008

2008

Joined London Wasps (RFU Premiership)
on a three year deal until 2010/11.

2008

2007

Unofficial world record with 30 tackles made in a Rugby match against Wales in the Six Nations.

Winner fo the 2007 Six Nations, 

2007

2004

Created his charity Serge Betsen Academy operating in Cameroon to give access to education and healthcare using the teaching of rugby as a social integration.

2004

2004

Nominated by the IRB for the title of Best World Player.

Grand Slam winner of 2004 Six Nations. 

2004

2003

Publication of Faire le soleil, opening up on my childhood and rugby career.

2003

2002

Voted best player of the French Championship by l’Oscar Midi Olympique.

Grand Slam winner of 2002 Six Nations. 

2002

1997

First cap for France in the Six Nations against Italy, on March 22nd 1997. 

1997

1996

World Champion with France at University level.

1996

1991

Joined Biarritz Olympique as a professional rugby player where I’ll stay for 17 seasons, earning 172 caps for the club and three titles in the Top 16/14 Championship in 2002, 2005 & 2006.  

1991

1986

Arrived in France at Clichy, where I discovered rugby for the very first time.

1986

1974

Born in Kumba, Cameroon.

1974
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