Viorel Morariu (18 October 1931 – 23 May 2017) was a former Romanian rugby union flanker. He was one of the best Romanian rugby players of his generation.

His son Octavian Morariu became president of the Romanian Rugby Federation (F.R.R).

Viorel Morariu

International career

Morariu was a consistent member of the Romanian national team throughout the 1950s and 1960s and was a former captain of the team.

Viorel Morariu

Awards

In 2012, he received the Vernon Pugh Award for Distinguished Service.

Viorel Morariu

Death

Viorel Morariu died on 23 May 2017.

See also

List of Romania national rugby union players

References

External links

Obituary of Viorel Morariu, Romanian Rugby Federation

1931 births

2017 deaths

Romanian rugby union players

Romania international rugby union players

Rugby union flankers

Presidents of the Romanian Rugby Federation

Sportspeople from Brașov County