Rabah Slimani

Rabah Slimani (born 18 October 1989) is a French rugby union player who plays as a prop for the Irish URC side Leinster^[1] and the France national team.

Rabah Slimani

Slimani in 2017
Date of birth	(1989-10-18) 18 October 1989 (age 35)
Place of birth	Sarcelles, France
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	119 kg (18 st 10 lb; 262 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2008–2017 Stade Français 187 (25) 2017–2024 Clermont 148 (5) 2024– Leinster 23 (5) Correct as of 13 June 2025 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2010 France A 3 (0) 2013– France 59 (20) Correct as of 19 July 2025

Career

Slimani first discovered rugby in his home town of Sarcelles. While playing for AAS Sarcelles, he was spotted by Stade Français cadets and was invited to train with the squad in 2008. He made his professional club debut in 2009, and made his international debut with France, coming off the bench against New Zealand on 9 November 2013 at the Stade de France.^{[citation needed]}

Personal life

Born in France, Slimani is of Algerian descent.^[2]

Honours

Clermont

• 1× Top 14: 2017
• 1× European Rugby Challenge Cup: 2019

Leinster

• 1× United Rugby Championship: 2025