# Kevin Larroyer

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France international rugby league footballer

Kevin Larroyer Personal information Born (1989-06-19) 19 June 1989 (age 37) Toulouse, France Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)[1] Weight 15 st 2 lb (96 kg)[1] Playing information Position Second-row Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2010–12 Toulouse Olympique 41 4 0 0 16 2012–13 Catalans Dragons 22 10 0 0 40 2014–16 Hull Kingston Rovers 62 11 0 0 44 2016(loan) → Newcastle Thunder 3 0 0 0 0 2017 Castleford Tigers 7 0 0 0 0 2017(loan) → Bradford Bulls 9 2 0 0 8 2018 Leigh Centurions 26 9 0 0 36 2019–24 Halifax Panthers 126 8 0 0 32 2025– Hunslet 20 0 0 0 0 Total 316 44 0 0 176 Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P 2012–16 France 14 3 0 0 12 Source: [2][3] As of 6 November 2025

**Kevin Larroyer** (born 19 June 1989) is a French professional [rugby league](/source/Rugby_league) footballer who plays as a [second-row forward](/source/Rugby_league_positions#Second-row) for [Hunslet](/source/Hunslet_R.L.F.C.) in the [Championship](/source/RFL_Championship).

He previously played for [Toulouse Olympique](/source/Toulouse_Olympique), [Catalans Dragons](/source/Catalans_Dragons), [Hull Kingston Rovers](/source/Hull_Kingston_Rovers), [Castleford Tigers](/source/Castleford_Tigers), [Halifax Panthers](/source/Halifax_Panthers) and the [Bradford Bulls](/source/Bradford_Bulls).

## Background

Larroyer was born in [Toulouse](/source/Toulouse), [France](/source/France).

## Club career

Larroyer with the Halifax Panthers in 2023

### Toulouse Olympique

Larroyer began his professional career with [Toulouse Olympique](/source/Toulouse_Olympique).

### Catalans Dragons

He moved to the [Catalans Dragons](/source/Catalans_Dragons) for the 2012 season.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

### Hull Kingston Rovers

In 2013, Larroyer was signed by Hull Kingston Rovers from [Catalans Dragons](/source/Catalans_Dragons) on a season long loan deal.[4] 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 the [2015 season](/source/2015_Super_League_season).[5]

In September 2015, the French international committed his future to [Hull Kingston Rovers](/source/Hull_Kingston_Rovers) by signing a three-year deal taking his service with the Robins into 2018.[6]

### Castleford Tigers

He was released from his contract following Hull Kingston Rovers' relegation from Super League at the end of the [2016 season](/source/2016_Super_League_season) and subsequently joined [Castleford Tigers](/source/Castleford_Tigers) in 2017.[7]

### Bradford Bulls

He spent time on loan at the [Bradford Bulls](/source/Bradford_Bulls) to regain match fitness early in the 2017 season.[7]

### Leigh Centurions

Larroyer joined Leigh on 17 October 2017 on a two-year deal.[8]

### Halifax

In 2019, he signed a contract to join [Halifax](/source/Halifax_Panthers), and a one-year contract extension in October 2020.[9] In 2023, Larroyer played in Halifax's [1895 Cup](/source/2023_RFL_1895_Cup) final victory at [Wembley](/source/Wembley_Stadium).[10]

### Hunslet

In November 2024, Larroyer signed with newly-promoted [Hunslet](/source/Hunslet_R.L.F.C.) of the [RFL Championship](/source/RFL_Championship) for the 2025 season.[11]

## International career

Larroyer made his senior debut for [France](/source/France_national_rugby_league_team) in June 2012, appearing from the bench against [Wales](/source/Wales_national_rugby_league_team) in a mid-season international at the [Racecourse Ground](/source/Racecourse_Ground), Wrexham.[12][13] Later that year, he appeared in all France's matches in the [2012 Autumn International Series](/source/2012_Autumn_International_Series), including another win over Wales[14] and two losses to [England](/source/England_national_rugby_league_team).[15][16]

In 2013 Larroyer was selected to represent his home country in the [Rugby League World Cup](/source/2013_Rugby_League_World_Cup).[17] He started in all three group stage matches, a win over [Papua New Guinea](/source/Papua_New_Guinea_national_rugby_league_team),[18] and losses to [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand_national_rugby_league_team)[19] and [Samoa](/source/Samoa_national_rugby_league_team).[20]

Larroyer earned three more caps at the [2014 European Championship](/source/2014_Rugby_League_European_Championship). During a 22-12 defeat by [Ireland](/source/Ireland_national_rugby_league_team) in [Tallaght Stadium](/source/Tallaght_Stadium), Dublin, Larroyer scored his first international try.[21]

During 2015, Larroyer again earned three caps for France in the [European Championship](/source/2015_Rugby_League_European_Championship),[22] scoring the final try in a 31-14 victory over Ireland in Albi[23] and scoring again in the 32-18 victory over [Scotland](/source/Scotland_national_rugby_league_team) in [Avignon](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Parc_des_Sports_d%27Avignon&action=edit&redlink=1).[24] A fourth international appearance came in a 84-4 defeat to England at [Leigh](/source/Leigh_Sports_Village).[25]

In 2016 Larroyer was selected to play for his country in France's lone international against England in Avignon.[26]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-hkr_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-hkr_1-1) ["Hull Kingston Rovers 1st Team Kevin Larroyer"](http://www.hullkr.co.uk/on-the-pitch/first-team). *Hull Kingston Rovers RLFC*. 2015. Retrieved 17 July 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** [RLP](https://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/players/kevin-larroyer/summary.html)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [Love Rugby League](http://www.loverugbyleague.com/stats/players/Kevin-Larroyer/)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Hull KR bring in Catalan (sic) Dragons forward Kevin Larroyer on loan"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/24670158). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 23 January 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Hull KR extend loan deal for Catalan (sic) Dragons' Kevin Larroyer"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/28887970). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 23 January 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Craven, David (27 September 2015). ["Larroyer signs new Hull KR deal"](https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/larroyer-signs-new-hull-kr-deal-1812026). *Yorkshire Post*. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Larroyer_signs_new_Hull_KR_deal_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Larroyer_signs_new_Hull_KR_deal_7-1) ["Kevin Larroyer: Castleford sign former Hull KR forward on one-year deal"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/38985497). *BBC Sport*. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Kevin Larroyer: Leigh Centurions sign France forward on two-year deal"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/41666620). BBC Sport. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [""I'm feeling good and ready to have a strong season" - Larroyer agrees new deal with Fax"](https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/im-feeling-good-and-ready-have-strong-season-larroyer-agrees-new-deal-fax-2999557/). *www.halifaxcourier.co.uk*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["1895 Cup final: Batley Bulldogs 10-12 Halifax Panthers"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/66463823). BBC Sport. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 8 December 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Smith, Peter (8 November 2024). ["Hunslet RLFC recruit ex-Castleford Tigers & Hull KR forward"](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/leeds-rugby-league-club-sign-french-veteran-hunslet-rlfc-recruit-ex-castleford-tigers-hull-kr-forward-4859451). Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Wales vs France"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/18396308). *BBC Sport*. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["France seal composed win"](https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/wales-vs-france/report/35865). *Sky Sports*. 16 June 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Autumn internationals: France 20-6 Wales"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/wales/19957505). *BBC Sport*. 20 October 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Hudson, Elizabeth (3 November 2012). ["Autumn International Series: England 44-6 France"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/20156508). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** Newsum, Matthew (11 November 2012). ["Autumn International Series: England 48-4 France"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/20258527). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Rugby League World Cup 2013: Squad lists for all 14 nations"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/24467856). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 23 January 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Hafez, Shannon (27 October 2023). ["Rugby League World Cup 2013: Papua New Guinea 8-9 France"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/24695088). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Rugby League World Cup 2013: New Zealand 48-0 France"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/24779400). *BBC Sport*. 1 November 2023. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Jurejko, Jonathan (11 November 2013). ["Rugby League World Cup 2013: France lose to set up England tie"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/24905397). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-21)** ["European Championship: Ireland 22-12 France"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/29674991). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 23 January 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-22)** ["France name strong squad for European Championship"](https://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_19860-france-name-strong-squad-for-european-championship.html). *www.loverugbyleague.com*. Retrieved 23 January 2017.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-23)** ["Ireland fall to France in Rugby League"](https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2015/1017/735538-ireland-fall-to-france-in-rugby-league/). *RTÉ*. 17 October 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-24)** ["France 32-18 Scotland"](https://europeanrugbyleague.com/fixtures/656/france-32-18-scotland). *European Rugby League*. 7 November 2015. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-25)** Hafez, Shannon (24 October 2015). ["England 84-4 France: John Bateman shines in warm-up win"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/34619482). *BBC Sport*. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-26)** ["Four Nations warm-up: France 6-40 England"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/37694125). *BBC Sport*. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 10 November 2024.

## External links

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- [Leigh Centurions profile](https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/team_member/11-kevin-larroyer/)

- [Castleford Tigers profile](https://www.castlefordtigers.com/player.php?id=1002)

- [SL profile](https://www.rugby-league.com/superleague/player-info/10185)

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