Kevin Larroyer (born 19 June 1989) is a French professional

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footballer who plays as a second-row forward for the Halifax in the

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. He previously played for

Toulouse Olympique Toulouse Olympique or TO XIII is a professional rugby league club in Toulouse, south-west France. Founded in 1937, two years after the French Rugby League Federation, the club is a six-time winner of the French Rugby League Championship. The cl ...

Catalans Dragons The Catalans Dragons ( French: ''Dragons Catalans'', Catalan: ''Dracs Catalans'') are a professional rugby league club from Perpignan, Pyrénées-Orientales department, France. The team competes in the Super League and are the only team from ...

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( Heritage № 976) and the

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Background

Larroyer was born in

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Club career

Toulouse Olympique

Larroyer began his professional career with

Catalans Dragons

He moved to the

for the 2012 season.

Hull Kingston Rovers

In 2013, Larroyer was signed by Hull Kingston Rovers from

on a season long loan deal. After an impressive season at Hull Kingston Rovers, making 22 appearances for the Robins and scoring seven tries the club extended Larroyer's loan deal for another year for season 2015. In September 2015, the French international committed his future to

by signing a three-year deal taking his service with the Robins into 2018.

Castleford Tigers

He was released from his contract following Hull Kingston Rovers' relegation from Super League at the end of the 2016 season and subsequently joined

in 2017.

Bradford Bulls

He spent time on loan at the

to regain match fitness early in the 2017 season.

Leigh Centurions

Larroyer joined Leigh on 17 October 2017 on a two-year deal.

Halifax

In 2019, he signed a contract to join Halifax. On 11 October 2020, he signed a one-year contract extension.

International career

In 2013 Larroyer was selected to represent his home country France in the Rugby League World Cup. Larroyer played for his country at the 2014 European Championship. During a 22-12 defeat by Ireland in Dublin, Larroyer scored a converted try for his home nation. During 2015 Larroyer played for France in the European Championship. France launched their 2015 European Championship campaign with a 31-14 victory over Ireland which went some way to erasing the memory of their defeat by the Wolfhounds in last year's corresponding fixture where Larroyer scored a try to help the French side secure their victory. In 2016 Larroyer was selected to play for his country in France's lone international against England in Avignon for the Four Nations where France showed a marked improvement from the last time they played against England.

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External links

Leigh Centurions profileCastleford Tigers profileSL profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Larroyer, Kevin 1989 births Living people Bradford Bulls players Castleford Tigers players Catalans Dragons players French rugby league players France national rugby league team players Halifax R.L.F.C. players Hull Kingston Rovers players Leigh Leopards players Rugby league second-rows Toulouse Olympique players