Ian French (born 28 December 1960) is an Australian former

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footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. French is the brother of fellow Queensland

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player Brett French. While playing in the Brisbane Rugby League premiership in 1985, French won the

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as player of the season.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

French played for

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( Heritage № 647) in their 15-14 victory over

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in the

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Challenge Cup Final during the 1985–86 season at

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on Saturday 3 May 1986.

Career records

Castleford's most tries scored in a match record is 5-tries, and is jointly held by; Derek Foster against

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on 10 November 1972,

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against

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on 16 September 1973, Stephen Fenton against Dewsbury on 27 January 1978, Ian French against

on 9 February 1986, and St. John Ellis against

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on 10 December 1989.

References

External links

Ian French at thecastlefordtigers.co.ukQueensland Representatives at qrl.com.au
1960 births Living people Australian rugby league players Castleford Tigers players North Sydney Bears players Queensland Rugby League State of Origin players Rugby league locks Rugby league second-rows Wynnum Manly Seagulls players {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-1960s-stub