Alain Hyardet (born 28 November 1964) is a French rugby union coach and former player.[1]

Alain Hyardet
Born (1964-11-28) 28 November 1964 (age 61)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight178 lb (81 kg)
Rugby union career
Position Centre
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1995 France 2 (0)

Born in Aix-en-Provence, Hyardet was a centre and played with AS Béziers from 1986 to 1994. It was after moving to Castres Olympique that he earned a France call up, featuring twice in the 1995 Latin Cup competition in Argentina, against Italy and the home side. He got a taste of European rugby in the 1995–96 Heineken Cup, before retiring as a player.[2]

Hyardet has coached USA Perpignan, AS Béziers and Montpellier RC in French rugby, as well as Austin Elite for two seasons of Major League Rugby.[3] His son Julien was a professional rugby player.[4]

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