Serge Blanco
Serge Blanco is a legendary figure in French rugby, celebrated for his exceptional skills as a fullback. He is often regarded as one of the greatest players in the sport's history, holding the record for the most tries scored for the French national team, with 38, a milestone that current players like Damian Penaud are pursuing.
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Serge Blanco's longstanding record was surpassed by Damian Penaud during the match.
South Africa surge back after De Jager sending-off to overpower France | Autumn Nations Series
United Kingdom· 2025-11-09
Serge Blanco's long-standing record was surpassed by Damian Penaud.
Fourteen-man South Africa dig deep to humble France – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-09Serge Blanco was previously tied with Damian Penaud for the most tries scored for France.
France - Afrique du Sud : le résumé de la nouvelle défaite des Bleus face aux Springboks
France· 2025-11-09
Serge Blanco is referenced as a classic figure in French rugby, evoking nostalgia for Billy Proctor.
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New Zealand· 2025-07-07
Serge Blanco served as the first consultant for Canal+ during the national rugby championship broadcasts.
« L’Odyssée du Top 14 » sur Canal+ : comment le rugby français a gagné ses galons médiatiquesFrance· 2025-06-30
Eric Champ was suspended for the final against Biarritz, where his friend Serge Blanco played.
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Monaco· 2025-04-25
Serge Blanco holds the previous record for tries scored with the French national team.
Damian Penaud égale le record d’essais inscrits en une édition de la Champions Cup de rugbyFrance· 2025-04-06
Serge Blanco is at the top of France's all-time try list.
France deserve Six Nations coronation but fall short of royal performance | Six Nations 2025United Kingdom· 2025-03-16
Damian Penaud could score his 39th try to overtake Serge Blanco as France’s all-time leading try-scorer.
France have chance to show rugby’s power axis has shifted emphatically | France rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-15
Serge Blanco is a former star of French rugby and now shares the record for the most tries with Damian Penaud.
Damian Penaud partage désormais avec Serge Blanco le titre de meilleur marqueur d’essais de l’histoire du XV de FranceFrance· 2025-03-08
Serge Blanco previously held the record for the most tries scored for the French national team.
Six nations: la France perd Antoine Dupont, mais surclasse l'Irlande 42-27Monaco· 2025-03-08Serge Blanco is mentioned as one of the top try scorers for France.
Tournoi des six nations : le résumé de l’éclatante victoire du XV de France en IrlandeFrance· 2025-03-08
Serge Blanco holds the French record for tries, which Penaud is close to equalling.
Ireland vs France: High stakes as Six Nations title rivals collide in DublinUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-08
Penaud, who has scored in his last two appearances against Ireland, is one try away from equalling Serge Blanco's record mark of 38.
Ireland vs France: Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud return for visitors, who retain 7-1 bench splitUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
Serge Blanco holds the record for the most tries scored for the French national team.
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
