Harinordoquy joined Pau in 1999 and was a part of the team the reached the semi-finals in his inaugural season with the club, which resulted in qualification to the European Cup in the next season.
After consistently appearing with the team the next two seasons, in 2002, Harinordoquy made his international debut just before his 22nd birthday in the Six Nations match against Wales and contributed to the team and helped France win the Grand Slam that year.
At the end of 2010, Harinordoquy made the short-list for IRB Player of the Year and was the only player from the Northern Hemisphere to do so.
After Biarritz finished bottom in the 2013/2014 season and was subsequently relegated, Harinordoquy decided to move on to Stade Toulousain for the 2014/2015 Top 14 season.
In May 2016, Harinordoqoy announced his retirement from professional rugby after ongoing knee complications.
(LS May 2016)
Career
Barbarians No. 8 |
2013 - 2013 | |
Biarritz Olympique Openside Flanker |
2004 - 2014 | |
France Openside Flanker |
2002 - 2014 | |
Toulouse Openside Flanker |
2014 - 2016 |