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Jessy Trémoulière
Winning World Rugby’s women’s player award in 2018 and its player-of-the-decade vote.
Six Nations success · World player award
- Born
- 29 July 1992
- Birthplace
- Beaumont, France
More people
Jessy Trémoulière
French rugby player known for her kicking and playmaking at fullback and fly-half. She balanced international rugby with work on her family’s farm.
Early life
Auvergne upbringing
Grew up in a farming family in the Auvergne region.
Late introduction
Started rugby at agricultural school as a teenager.
Career
- 2011
France debut
Began her international career with France.
- 2014
World Cup debut
Played at her first senior Rugby World Cup with France.
- 2016
Olympic sevens
Played for France at rugby sevens’ Olympic debut.
- 2023
International farewell
Ended her France career after the Six Nations.
Achievements
Six Nations success
Helped France win Grand Slams.
World player award
Was named World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year.
Player of the decade
Won the public vote for World Rugby Women’s 15s Player of the Decade.
Beyond sport
Farming work
Continued working on the family farm alongside her rugby commitments.
Tournament involvement
Served on the players’ committee for the 2023 men’s Rugby World Cup.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Sport authority — career and achievements ↗French agriculture ministry — life and career ↗Photo: Pierre-Selim Huard. CC BY 3.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
