Damian Penaud

RugbyWing|Clermont Auvergne

FranceSeptember 25, 1996

Biography

Damian Penaud is France's record try scorer in test rugby, a devastating finisher with pace, power, and instinctive try-scoring ability. His father, Alain Penaud, also played for France, making them one of rugby's most celebrated father-son combinations. Penaud's ability to score from anywhere on the pitch has made him one of the most dangerous wings in world rugby.

Career Timeline

2017career

France debut against New Zealand at age 21

2022achievement

Part of France Grand Slam-winning squad

2023achievement

Became France's all-time leading try scorer

Achievements

2022

Part of France Grand Slam-winning squad

2023

Became France's all-time leading try scorer

In The News

Penaud Recalled as France Name Provisional Tour Squad

Rugby UnionJun 21

"It's Unreal": Ex-Wallabies Wing Salesi Rayasi on His Pro D2-to-Champions Cup Bordeaux Journey

Rugby UnionMay 23

"Too Tall a Mountain": Caelan Doris Confronts Leinster's Fifth Champions Cup Final Defeat

Rugby UnionMay 23

"Felicitations Bordeaux": 41-19 Demolition of Leinster Seals Back-to-Back Champions Cup Glory in Bilbao

Rugby UnionMay 23

"502 Passes": How Jalibert, Bielle-Biarrey and Gibson-Park Define the Bilbao Champions Cup Final

Rugby UnionMay 23

'Irresistible Force vs Immovable Object': Rugby Bunker Maps Bordeaux's Offload Game Against Leinster's Blitz in Bilbao

Rugby UnionMay 22

'Two Distinct Styles': Squidge Rugby Picks Apart the Tactical Chess of Leinster vs Bordeaux in Bilbao

Rugby UnionMay 22

'He Is Going Out on His Shield': Leo Cullen Embraces the Underdog Role as Leinster's Era Hits the Brink

Rugby UnionMay 21