Emmanuel Meafou
Emmanuel Meafou is a formidable French rugby player known for his powerful presence in the forward pack. He plays as a lock and is noted for his physicality and ability to dominate in the contact area.
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Emmanuel Meafou is a key example of a player who felt let down by a lack of opportunity in Australian rugby and chose to declare eligibility for Les Bleus after five years of residency.
build them even better at home
Australia· 2026-02-25
Emmanuel Meafou powered over for his first try for his country.
France pull clear in pursuit of Six Nations title with victory against Italy – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-22
Emmanuel Meafou contributed to France's victory and spoke about the team's performance.
Six Nations 2026: France 33-8 Italy - hosts maintain Grand Slam bid
United Kingdom· 2026-02-22
Emmanuel Meafou was part of the French backline expected to play.
One statistic will define Ireland’s opener against France on Thursday, and the whole tournament – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-03
Emmanuel Meafou returns to the team after recovering from illness.
Fabien Galthié fait dans la continuité pour composer le XV de France qui va affronter l’Australie
France· 2025-11-20
Emmanuel Meafou, the Australian-raised second-rower, returns for France.
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt turns to rookie halfback Kalani Thomas for Paris matchAustralia· 2025-11-20
Emmanuel Meafou was stopped short of the line during the match.
Stuck paratrooper prevents play before Sale slump to Toulouse defeat | Champions CupUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-06
Emmanuel Meafou is included on the bench for the match.
Ireland and France load benches with forwards to play Risk in search of reward | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Emmanuel Meafou missed a match due to illness but is a notable player in the French rugby team.
Thibaud Flament now identified as a weapon of choice in France’s second row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
Emmanuel Meafou is expected to return to the French bench after missing the last game due to illness.
Doris, Bealham, Aki and Keenan set to make starting line-up – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-05
Emmanuel Meafou is mentioned as a notable player for France.
Brian O’Driscoll says Ireland can make more sweet memories against France – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-27
Emmanuel Meafou is unable to play due to illness.
Tournoi des six nations : remue-ménage dans le XV de France après la déconvenue anglaise, en vue du match contre l’ItalieFrance· 2025-02-21
Emmanuel Meafou has been recognized as one of the players of the championship to date.
Six Nations half-term report: Ireland top of class but Wales go from bad to worse | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-02-17
Emmanuel Meafou felt a wasteful France side had shot themselves in the foot.
‘A vindication’: Maro Itoje hails England’s Six Nations win over France | England rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-08
Emmanuel Meafou is such a thunderous presence.
England 26-25 France: Six Nations player ratings from Twickenham | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-02-08
