René Benausse (born 23 September 1929 in Carcassonne – died 29 November 2013 in Villalier[2]) was a French rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s.
He is the older brother of fellow rugby league footballer Gilbert Benausse, alongside which he played for Lézignan.
At club level, Benausse played first for AS Carcassonne, and then for FC Lézignan XIII.
He was capped twice for France and took part at the 1960 Rugby League World Cup.
Both of this international caps were two test matches against Great Britain.