# Fulgence Ouedraogo

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French rugby union player (born 1986)

Rugby player

Fulgence Ouedraogo Ouedraogo in 2012 Born Fulgence Ouedraogo (1986-07-21) 21 July 1986 (age 39) Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Height 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m) Weight 15 st 4 lb (98 kg) Rugby union career Position Flanker Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2005–2022 Montpellier 340 (105) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2007–2015 France 39 (10)

**Fulgence Ouedraogo** (born 21 July 1986) is a former French [rugby union](/source/Rugby_union) player.[1][2] He played the entirety of his 17 year career for [Montpellier Hérault RC](/source/Montpellier_H%C3%A9rault_RC) in the [Top 14](/source/Top_14) championship. His usual position was as a flanker.

Ouedraogo started playing rugby at the age of six, meeting future teammate [François Trinh-Duc](/source/Fran%C3%A7ois_Trinh-Duc) at the Pic-Saint-Loup rugby school near [Montpellier](/source/Montpellier).[3] They both entered the club's youth teams at "Cadet" level (U-13/14). The two are said to be inseparable friends.

Ouedraogo and Trinh-Duc, together with [Louis Picamoles](/source/Louis_Picamoles) and [Julien Tomas](/source/Julien_Tomas), are considered part of the talents embodying the success of Montpellier's attempt at "shaking up the old order" of French rugby in the [Septimanie](/source/Septimanie) *terroir* which had always been historical rival [Béziers](/source/AS_B%C3%A9ziers_H%C3%A9rault)'s stronghold.[4]

Ouedraogo is the current captain of Montpellier, and was a key player in the club's outstanding 2010–11 season. He fractured his hand in the 26–25 semi-final win, causing him to miss the final,[5] which was won by [Toulouse](/source/Stade_Toulousain).

## International career

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[France](/source/France)'s coach [Bernard Laporte](/source/Bernard_Laporte) acknowledged Ouedraogo's outstanding club form by including him in [France](/source/France_national_rugby_union_team)'s mid-year Test squad for a two-game series against the [All Blacks](/source/All_Blacks) in New Zealand in 2007. Ouedraogo made his international debut as a replacement in the second test in [Wellington](/source/Wellington%2C_New_Zealand),[6] but ended up not making the cut for the [2007 Rugby World Cup](/source/2007_Rugby_World_Cup) squad. He was later called up by new coach [Marc Lièvremont](/source/Marc_Li%C3%A8vremont) for the [2008 Six Nations Championship](/source/2008_Six_Nations_Championship).

Ouedraogo was named in France's squad for the [2011 Rugby World Cup](/source/2011_Rugby_World_Cup).[7] He was an unused replacement as New Zealand beat France in the [final](/source/2011_Rugby_World_Cup_final).[8]

Ouedraogo was selected by new coach [Philippe Saint-André](/source/Philippe_Saint-Andr%C3%A9) in the initial 30-man squad for the [2012 Six Nations Championship](/source/2012_Six_Nations_Championship),[9] but was not chosen for the first two matches. He was later selected for France's [2012 Autumn Internationals](/source/2012_end_of_year_rugby_union_tests), and was in the starting line-up for all three test matches.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### International tries

# Date Venue Opponent Result (France-...) Competition 1. 14 February 2009 Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France Scotland 22–13 Six Nations Championship

## Personal

Ouedraogo is a cousin of the famous [MMA](/source/Mixed_martial_arts) fighter and long-time [UFC](/source/Ultimate_Fighting_Championship) veteran [Cheick Kongo](/source/Cheick_Kongo). He has the initials of his sister, mother and brother (MBG) tattooed on his left shoulder in [hindi](/source/Hindi).[10]

## Honours

During his club career with [Montpellier Hérault RC](/source/Montpellier_HSC), Ouedraogo won the Top 14 championship in 2021–22 and claimed the [European Challenge Cup](/source/European_Challenge_Cup) twice, in 2015–16 and 2020–21. He was also part of the squad that reached the Top 14 final in 2010–11, though he missed the match due to injury. Ouedraogo holds the club record for most appearances, having played 340 matches across his 17-season career with Montpellier.[11]

At international level, Ouedraogo was part of the France squad that won the 2010 Six Nations Championship with a Grand Slam. He also earned a runners-up medal at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, where France were defeated by New Zealand in the final.[12]

## Post-retirement

Following his retirement at the end of the 2021–22 season, Ouedraogo briefly returned to play for Montpellier during the 2022–23 season as an additional player to help the squad cope with injuries. He has since transitioned into an off-field role with the club, working as Head of Brand Identity and Development, where he focuses on the club's brand strategy and identity while emphasizing human-centered approaches, collective performance, and knowledge transmission.[13]

Beyond his work with Montpellier, Ouedraogo has pursued several ventures in media and business. He worked as a rugby consultant for M6 television during the 2023 Rugby World Cup and is available for corporate speaking engagements, seminars, conferences, and team-building events. He has also co-founded Fake Real Love, a family-oriented clothing brand built on values of authenticity, simplicity, and tradition.[14]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [Le Rugbyman burkinabè, naturalisé français, Fulgence Ouédraogo](http://www.aib.bf/spip.php?page=imprimer&id_article=1404) [Deprecated link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Archive.today_guidance) archived 19 February 2013 at [archive.today](/source/Archive.today) 2012

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [L’international français Fulgence Ouédraogo veut valoriser le rugby burkinabè](http://fr.afrikinfos.com/2012/12/12/linternational-franais-fulgence-oudraogo-veut-valoriser-le-rugby-burkinab/) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20150616014948/http://fr.afrikinfos.com/2012/12/12/linternational-franais-fulgence-oudraogo-veut-valoriser-le-rugby-burkinab/) 16 June 2015 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine) 2012

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Old friends, new blood"](http://www.scotsman.com/sixnations/Old-friends-new-blood.3738991.jp). Scotland on Sunday. 2 March 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Cain, Nick (17 February 2008). ["Montpellier shaking up the old order"](http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/rugby/article3382162.ece). *The Times*. London. Retrieved 3 May 2010.[*[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot)*]

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Montpellier's Ouedraogo to miss final"](http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/140706.html). *ESPN Scrum*. 30 May 2011. Retrieved 9 February 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["New Zealand v France at Wellington"](http://www.espnscrum.com/france/rugby/match/25452.html). ESPN Scrum. Retrieved 7 December 2013.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Rugby World Cup 2011: France omit Marconnet & Domingo"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/14606783). [BBC](/source/BBC). 21 August 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["2011 Rugby World Cup final: New Zealand 8-7 France"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/15405316). [BBC](/source/BBC). 23 October 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["France add Attoub in squad for Six Nations opener"](https://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gUQ-EkfNEb96M1NUeNbuBn42i4gQ?docId=CNG.08f2687788540a4bb338bc3dd1b72f1c.511). 26 January 2012. Retrieved 9 February 2012.{{[cite news](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Cite_news)}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service ([link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:CS1_maint:_deprecated_archival_service))

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** @vhavnal (18 June 2018). ["@FufuOuedraogo @jesse_mogg..."](https://twitter.com/vhavnal/status/1008590366839205888) ([Tweet](/source/Tweet_(social_media))) – via [Twitter](/source/Twitter).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Fulgence Ouedraogo"](https://www.startnplay.com/personnalite/celebrite-sportive/fulgence-ouedraogo/). *StartnPlay* (in French). Retrieved 8 November 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Six Nations | Six Nations Union | RugbyPass"](https://www.rugbypass.com/six-nations/history/2010/). *www.rugbypass.com*. Retrieved 8 November 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Retour sur la carrière et la nouvelle vie de Fulgence Ouedraogo - ICI"](https://www.francebleu.fr/emissions/100-mhr/retour-sur-la-carriere-et-la-nouvelle-vie-de-fulgence-ouedraogo-8402926). *ICI, le média de la vie locale* (in French). 11 April 2023. Retrieved 8 November 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Monteil, Lucas (13 October 2023). ["EXCLU. *Est-ce qu'ils cachent leur jeu ?* Fulgence Ouedraogo méfiant avant le quart de finale du XV de France"](https://www.lerugbynistere.fr/news/exclu-est-ce-quil-cache-leur-jeu-fulgence-ouedraogo-mefiant-avant-le-quart-de-finale-du-xv-de-france-1310231717.php). *Le Rugbynistère* (in French). Retrieved 8 November 2025.

## External links

- [Fulgence Ouedraogo](https://web.archive.org/web/20230101/https://www.world.rugby/sevens-series/player/mens/30357) at the [World Rugby Men's Sevens Series](/source/World_Rugby_Sevens_Series) (archived)

- [Fulgence Ouedraogo](https://web.archive.org/web/20241204/http://www.espnscrum.com/timeline/rugby/player/15681.html) at ESPNscrum (archived)

- [RBS 6 Nations profile](https://web.archive.org/web/20110524054944/http://www.rbs6nations.com/en/france/1434.php?player=71082&includeref=dynamic)

- [Profile](https://www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/RugbyFicheJoueur6000000000005031.html) at L'Equipe.fr

- [Fulgence Ouedraogo](https://www.itsrugby.fr/joueur-1667.html) at ItsRugby.fr (in French)

France squads v t e France squad – 2011 Rugby World Cup runners-up Forwards Barcella Bonnaire Ducalcon Dusautoir (c) Guirado Harinordoquy Lakafia Mas Millo-Chluski Nallet (vc) Ouedraogo Papé Picamoles Pierre Poux Servat Szarzewski Backs Clerc Estebanez Heymans Marty Médard Mermoz Palisson Parra Rougerie Skrela (injured) Traille Trinh-Duc Yachvili Doussain (injury replacement) Head coach: Lièvremont v t e France squad – 2015 Rugby World Cup Forwards Atonio Ben Arous Chouly Debaty Dusautoir (c) Flanquart Guirado Kayser Le Roux Maestri Mas Nyanga Ouedraogo Papé Picamoles Slimani Szarzewski Backs Bastareaud Dulin Dumoulin Fickou Fofana Guitoune Grosso Huget Kockott Michalak Nakaitaci Parra Spedding Tillous-Borde Talès Head coach: Saint-André

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