Imanol Harinordoquy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Imanol Harinordoquy
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 20, 1980(1980-02-20)
Age	44
Birthplace	Bayonne
Country	France
Birth City	Bayonne
Horoscope	Pisces

Imanol Harinordoquy Biography

Imanol Harinordoquy is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on February 20, 1980 in Bayonne, Bayonne, France. Imanol Harinordoquy (born 20 February 1980) is a former French rugby union player. He typically played as a number 8 for Stade Toulousain at club level in the Top 14 and for France internationally. Before signing with Biarritz ahead of the 2004–05 season, he played club rugby at Pau.

At the end of 2010, Harinordoquy made the short-list for IRB Player of the Year and was the only player from the Northern Hemisphere to do so. He ultimately lost out on the award to All Blacks captain Richie McCaw.

After Biarritz finished bottom in the 2013/2014 season and was subsequently relegated, Harinordoquy decided to move on to Stade Toulousain for the 2014/2015 Top 14 season. He finished his career at the end of the 2015/16 season.

Harinordoquy won two Top 14 titles (2005, 2006), five Six Nations victories (2002, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2010), which included three Grand Slams (2002, 2004, 2010) and the 2012 Amlin Cup. He has also lost 2 Heineken Cup finals, in 2006 and 2010.

Imanol Harinordoquy Net Worth

Imanol Harinordoquy is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Imanol Harinordoquy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Harinordoquy joined Pau in 1999 and was a part of the team the reached the semi-finals in his inaugural season with the club, which resulted in qualification to the European Cup in the next season. After consistently appearing with the team the next two seasons, in 2002, Harinordoquy made his international debut just before his 22nd birthday in the Six Nations match against Wales. He contributed to the team and helped France win the Grand Slam that year. In the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Harinordoquy was again in form, grounding tries in wins over Ireland, Scotland and Fiji. Harinordoquy has been a fixture in the French side ever since, helping France to a second Six Nations Grand Slam in 2004. He was joint top try scorer with four in the 2004 edition of the Six Nations competition.

Harinordoquy entered the 2005 Six Nations with 30 caps for France. However, he missed the competition’s first fixture against Scotland due to a separated shoulder suffered in his last game for Biarritz before the competition. Harinordoquy, subsequently, had difficulty regaining his form immediately after the injury; he was dropped from the squad by the end of the 2005 tournament. He returned to the team ahead of the 2007 Rugby World Cup and quickly cemented his place within the team. Harinordoquy started in France’s opening match against Argentina.

Harinordoquy was a member of the French team that finished as the runner-up to hosts New Zealand in the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Imanol Harinordoquy height 6 ft 4 in Imanol weight 231  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Imanol Harinordoquy Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Imanol Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Imanol Harinordoquy celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Imanol Harinordoquy

1. Imanol Harinordoquy is a retired French rugby union player.
2. He played as a number 8 for Biarritz Olympique and France.
3. Harinordoquy won three Six Nations titles with France.
4. He also helped Biarritz reach the Heineken Cup final twice.
5. Harinordoquy was named European Player of the Year in 2010.
6. He scored 18 tries in 82 appearances for France.
7. Harinordoquy played in three Rugby World Cups (2003, 2007, and 2011).
8. He retired from professional rugby in 2015 at age 35.
9. Harinordoquy is known for his physicality and ball-carrying ability.
10. He comes from a family of Basque pelota players.