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Mahamadou Diaby rugby career retirement

Overview

Professional rugby player Mahamadou Diaby has announced his retirement from playing at age 36 following a thirteen-season career in the French Top 14. Diaby, who played for clubs including Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Perpignan, and Montpellier, cited several reasons for his decision, including salary cap constraints during contract discussions with Montpellier, a desire to be closer to his family in Bordeaux, and his ongoing coaching training.

Diaby is transitioning immediately into a coaching role. He has joined the staff of the Lionnes de Bordeaux (Stade Bordelais), the four-time consecutive French Elite 1 champions, serving as the defense manager. In this capacity, he will focus on teaching defensive principles, such as defensive positioning and ruck connections, to the women’s squad.

Entities

Union Bordeaux-Bègles · Mahamadou Diaby · Stade Bordelais · Montpellier

Timeline

2 days ago

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Mahamadou Diaby retires from professional rugby at 36
Rugby player Mahamadou Diaby has retired at age 36 to pursue a coaching career with the Lionnes du Stade Bordelais after a successful career including a European title with Union Bordeaux-Bègles.
8 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Mahamadou Diaby retires from professional rugby
Rugby player Mahamadou Diaby has retired after 13 seasons in the Top 14 and will join the Stade Bordelais women's team as a defense manager.

Sources

dsports.sn · leopardleader.com · lerugbynistere.fr · minutesports.fr · spd-noervenich.de