RACING 92
Head CoachPatrice Collazo
Patrice Collazo is the head coach of Racing 92, the forwards specialist who arrived as a relegation firefighter and took the club to a Top 14 semi-final.
Tenure record
as of 19 Jun 2026By competition
Top 14 28P · 17W · 1D · 10L
Challenge Cup 4P · 1W · 1D · 2L
Patrice Collazo has overseen 32 completed Racing 92 matches in our database since September 2025 — 18 won, 2 drawn, 12 lost. That is a 56.3% win rate, with 960 points scored and 977 conceded.
Records are computed from the WeTalkRugby match database and cover matches we hold data for within this tenure. They are not an official all-time record.
Coaching career
- 2025- Racing 92 Head Coach
Honours
- 2014 Pro D2 title and promotion (La Rochelle)
Players under Patrice Collazo
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About Patrice Collazo
Patrice Collazo is the head coach of Racing 92, appointed permanently in May 2025 for two seasons after arriving mid-season as a firefighter.
Born in La Seyne-sur-Mer in April 1974, he was a loosehead prop for Bègles-Bordeaux, Toulon, Stade Français, Gloucester, Toulouse and Racing Métro. He won one France cap, against Romania in 2000, and two Heineken Cups as a Toulouse player.
La Rochelle and beyond
He made his name at Stade Rochelais between 2011 and 2018, taking the club up to the Top 14 in 2014 and establishing them as a top-six side. Spells followed at Toulon, Brive and Montpellier, the last of them another rescue job.
Racing
He arrived in February 2025 with Racing in relegation trouble after Stuart Lancaster’s dismissal, kept them up, and was made permanent. In 2025–26 Racing won nine of their last twelve, beat Pau away in the play-offs and reached the semi-finals before losing to Toulouse.
Style
A forwards man and an old-school motivator. He has said openly that he prioritised giving the club a soul and a mentality over tactical detail — which, on the evidence of the turnaround, worked.
Frequently asked
Who is the head coach of Racing 92?
Patrice Collazo is the head coach of Racing 92.
When did Patrice Collazo take charge?
Patrice Collazo took over at Racing 92 in July 2025, around 1 years ago.
What is Patrice Collazo's record?
From 32 matches in our database: 18 wins, 2 draws and 12 defeats — a 56.3% win rate.
What nationality is Patrice Collazo?
Patrice Collazo is French.
How old is Patrice Collazo?
Patrice Collazo is 52 years old.
What has Patrice Collazo won?
Honours include: Pro D2 title and promotion (La Rochelle) (2014).
