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'''Bernard Lapasset''' {{post-nominals|country=NZL|ONZMh|size=100%}} (20 October 1947{{spnd}}2 May 2023) was a French rugby administrator who was Chairman of the ] from 2008 to 2016. He previously served as President of the French Federation of Rugby Union from 1991 to May 2008, when ], then vice-president took over. He was also vice-chairman of the National Olympic Committee. '''Bernard Lapasset''' {{post-nominals|country=NZL|ONZMh|size=100%}} (20 October 1947 – 3 May 2023) was a French rugby administrator who was Chairman of the ] from 2008 to 2016. He previously served as President of the French Federation of Rugby Union from 1991 to May 2008, when ], then vice-president took over. He was also vice-chairman of the ] (CNOSF).


⚫ Lapasset played a critical role in France winning the hosting rights to the ] and its organisation and the introduction of ] for ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162785/bernard-lapasset-elected-irb-chairman |title=Bernard Lapasset Elected IRB Chairman |publisher=Sportbusiness.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228213307/http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162785/bernard-lapasset-elected-irb-chairman |archivedate=28 February 2012 }}</ref>
Lapasset was born in ], ].

⚫ He played a critical role in France winning the hosting rights to the ] and its organisation and the introduction of ] for ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162785/bernard-lapasset-elected-irb-chairman |title=Bernard Lapasset Elected IRB Chairman |publisher=Sportbusiness.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120228213307/http://www.sportbusiness.com/news/162785/bernard-lapasset-elected-irb-chairman |archivedate=28 February 2012 }}</ref>


==Biography== ==Biography==
He was married and had three children. Law degree and office, he was Director of Customs (General Directorate of Customs and Excise.) before embarking on a career in rugby administration. Lapasset was born in ], ] on 20 October 1947. He was married and had three children. Law degree and office, he was Director of Customs (General Directorate of Customs and Excise) before embarking on a career in rugby administration.


As a player of rugby, he was junior champion of France Agen Reichel with the U.S. in 1967 and Champion of France with the U.S. Customs Corporate Paris. As a player of rugby, he was junior champion of France Agen Reichel with the U.S. in 1967 and Champion of France with the U.S. Customs Corporate Paris.
As leader, he was chairman of the regional rugby in Ile-de-France from 1988 to 1992, then secretary general of the ] in 1991. As leader, he was chairman of the regional rugby in Île-de-France from 1988 to 1992, then secretary general of the ] in 1991.


In 2003, he helped obtain for France, the organization of the World Cup Rugby 2007. Since 2004, he was president of ILM 2007 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://frenchrugbyclub.com/International-Rugby/Bernard-Lapasset-Interview-Part-2-My-Hopes-And-Fears-For-The-Game-000140.html |title=Exclusive Bernard Lapasset Interview Part 2: My Hopes and Fears for the Game |publisher=Frenchrugbyclub.com |date=29 October 2008}}</ref> In 2003, he helped obtain for France, the organization of the World Cup Rugby 2007. Since 2004, he was president of ILM 2007 World Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://frenchrugbyclub.com/International-Rugby/Bernard-Lapasset-Interview-Part-2-My-Hopes-And-Fears-For-The-Game-000140.html |title=Exclusive Bernard Lapasset Interview Part 2: My Hopes and Fears for the Game |publisher=Frenchrugbyclub.com |date=29 October 2008}}</ref>


On 19 October 2007 he was elected president of the IRB and thus succeeded Syd Millar. He served two terms and was succeeded by Englishman ] on 1 July 2016. On 19 October 2007, he was elected president of the IRB and thus succeeded Syd Millar. He served two terms and was succeeded by Englishman ] on 1 July 2016.

⚫ Lapasset was an Officer of the ] and co-chairman of the France New Zealand Friendship Fund. In the ], he was appointed an honorary ], for services to France–New Zealand relations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/queens-birthday-honours-list-2006 |title=Queen's Birthday honours list 2006 |date=5 June 2006 |publisher=Department of the ] and Cabinet |accessdate=4 May 2020}}</ref>


⚫ Lapasset was also the co-chairman of the ] of the ].
⚫ Lapasset was an Officer of the Legion of Honour and co-chairman of France Friendship Fund New Zealand. In the ], he was appointed an honorary ], for services to France–New Zealand relations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://dpmc.govt.nz/publications/queens-birthday-honours-list-2006 |title=Queen's Birthday honours list 2006 |date=5 June 2006 |publisher=Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet |accessdate=4 May 2020}}</ref>


Lapasset died from Alzheimer's disease in ] on 2 May 2023, at the age of 75.<ref>{{cite news |title=Carnet noir - Décès de Bernard Lapasset, l'ancien président de la FFR et de World Rugby |url=https://www.rugbyrama.fr/2023/05/03/deces-de-bernard-lapasset-lancien-president-de-la-ffr-et-de-world-rugby-11171460.php |access-date=3 May 2023 |publisher=Rugby Rama |date=3 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bernard Lapasset obituary |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/bernard-lapasset-obituary-qfmhx9lsp |access-date=6 October 2023 |work=The Times |date=6 October 2023}}</ref>
⚫ He was also the co-chairman of the ] of the ]


==Controversy== ==Controversy==
The ] French Rugby Union Championship was won by ] who beat ] 14–11 in the final, in a match decided by an irregular try accorded by the referee.<ref>{{Cite web The ] French Rugby Union Championship was won by ] who beat ] 14–11 in the final, in a match decided by an irregular try accorded by the referee.<ref>{{Cite web
|url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/gerry-thornley-grenoble-s-jackman-fast-becoming-one-of-top-irish-coaches-1.2606858 |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/gerry-thornley-grenoble-s-jackman-fast-becoming-one-of-top-irish-coaches-1.2606858
|title=Gerry Thornley: Grenoble’s Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coaches |title=Gerry Thornley: Grenoble's Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coaches


|date=12 April 2016 |date=12 April 2016
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A try of ] is denied to Grenoble<ref>{{Cite web A try of ] was denied to Grenoble<ref>{{Cite web
|url=http://www.rugbyrama.fr/rugby/top-14/2012-2013/combien-de-fois-bayonne-sest-impose-dans-la-capitale_sto3554485/story.shtml |url=http://www.rugbyrama.fr/rugby/top-14/2012-2013/combien-de-fois-bayonne-sest-impose-dans-la-capitale_sto3554485/story.shtml
|title=Combien de fois Bayonne s’est imposé dans la capitale ? |title=Combien de fois Bayonne s'est imposé dans la capitale ?


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|title=Top 14: Toulon-Castres, souviens-toi, il y a vingt ans... |title=Top 14: Toulon-Castres, souviens-toi, il y a vingt ans...
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French rugby administrator (1947–2023)

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Bernard LapassetONZM
Lapasset in 2007
Chairman of the International Rugby Board
In office
1 January 2008 – 30 June 2016
Preceded bySyd Millar
Succeeded byBill Beaumont
President of the French Rugby Federation
In office
14 December 1991 – 12 July 2008
Preceded byAlbert Ferrasse
Succeeded byPierre Camou
Personal details
Born(1947-10-20)20 October 1947
Tarbes, France
Died3 May 2023(2023-05-03) (aged 75)
Louit, Hautes-Pyrénées, France

Bernard Lapasset ONZM (20 October 1947 – 3 May 2023) was a French rugby administrator who was Chairman of the World Rugby from 2008 to 2016. He previously served as President of the French Federation of Rugby Union from 1991 to May 2008, when Pierre Camou, then vice-president took over. He was also vice-chairman of the National Olympic Committee (CNOSF).

Lapasset played a critical role in France winning the hosting rights to the 2007 Rugby World Cup and its organisation and the introduction of rugby sevens into the Olympics for Rio 2016.

Biography

Lapasset was born in Tarbes, Hautes-Pyrénées on 20 October 1947. He was married and had three children. Law degree and office, he was Director of Customs (General Directorate of Customs and Excise) before embarking on a career in rugby administration.

As a player of rugby, he was junior champion of France Agen Reichel with the U.S. in 1967 and Champion of France with the U.S. Customs Corporate Paris. As leader, he was chairman of the regional rugby in Île-de-France from 1988 to 1992, then secretary general of the French Rugby Federation in 1991.

In 2003, he helped obtain for France, the organization of the World Cup Rugby 2007. Since 2004, he was president of ILM 2007 World Cup.

On 19 October 2007, he was elected president of the IRB and thus succeeded Syd Millar. He served two terms and was succeeded by Englishman Bill Beaumont on 1 July 2016.

Lapasset was an Officer of the Legion of Honour and co-chairman of the France New Zealand Friendship Fund. In the 2006 Queen's Birthday Honours, he was appointed an honorary Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to France–New Zealand relations.

Lapasset was also the co-chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Lapasset died from Alzheimer's disease in Louit on 2 May 2023, at the age of 75.

Controversy

The 1993 French Rugby Union Championship was won by Castres who beat Grenoble 14–11 in the final, in a match decided by an irregular try accorded by the referee.

A try of Olivier Brouzet was denied to Grenoble and the decisive try by Gary Whetton was awarded by the referee, Daniel Salles, when in fact the defender Franck Hueber from Grenoble touched down the ball first in his try zone. This error gave the title to Castres.

Daniel Salles admitted the error 13 years later.

Jacques Fouroux conflict with the Federation cry out conspiracy.

References

  1. "Bernard Lapasset Elected IRB Chairman". Sportbusiness.com. Archived from the original on 28 February 2012.
  2. "Exclusive Bernard Lapasset Interview Part 2: My Hopes and Fears for the Game". Frenchrugbyclub.com. 29 October 2008.
  3. "Queen's Birthday honours list 2006". Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. 5 June 2006. Retrieved 4 May 2020.
  4. "Carnet noir - Décès de Bernard Lapasset, l'ancien président de la FFR et de World Rugby". Rugby Rama. 3 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  5. "Bernard Lapasset obituary". The Times. 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  6. "Gerry Thornley: Grenoble's Jackman fast becoming one of top Irish coaches". irishtimes. 12 April 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  7. "Combien de fois Bayonne s'est imposé dans la capitale ?". rugbyrama.fr. Midi olympique. 3 January 2013. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  8. "Daniel Salles à propos de Castres-Grenoble en 1993 : " Je me suis trompé "". sudouest. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  9. "Top 14: Toulon-Castres, souviens-toi, il y a vingt ans..." Le Point. 1 June 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
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