Carlos Nobre (rugby union)

For the Brazilian scientist, see Carlos Nobre (scientist).

Carlos Alberto Nobre Ferreira (29 February 1940 - 21 March 2014) was a Portuguese rugby union player and coach. He played as a flanker.

He was one of the best players of his time both for Benfica and the National team.

He played for Benfica his entire career, from 1958/59 to 1975/76, where he was one of their most emblematic players. He won 6 titles of the National Championship, in 1959/60, 1960/61, 1961/62, 1969/70, 1974/75, a title withdrawn by the Portuguese Rugby Federation, and 1975/76, 6 titles of the Cup of Portugal, in 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1972 and 1975, and the Iberian Cup in 1971.[1]

He had 21 caps for Portugal, from 1965 to 1973.

After finishing his player career he became a coach, winning two national titles for Benfica.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Carlos Nobre: Uma Vida de Rugby". Archived from the original on 2014-06-05. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
  2. ^ Carlos Nobre Deixa Vazio no Rugby Nacional, Mão de Mestre (Portuguese)


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