Pedro Rubiolo (born 21 December 2002) is an Argentine professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Premiership Rugby club Newcastle Falcons and the Argentina national team.[1][2]
| Date of birth | 21 December 2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Sante Fe, Argentina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 114 kg (251 lb; 17 st 13 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Club career
Rubiolo began his career at Club CRAR, Rafaela city, Santa Fe, Argentina before joining the Jaguares XV in the SLAR. Winning the competition in 2021.[3]
In 2022 he signed a long-term deal with English Premiership side Newcastle Falcons,[4] signing a two and a half year contract. He made his debut against Cardiff in the EPCR Challenge Cup.[5][6]
International career
Rubiolo was named in the Pumitas squad for the 2021 tour of South Africa, starting in all 4 games.[7] He played in the Americas Pacific Challenge for the Argentina XV.[8] Starting in a 146–7 win over Paraguay A.[9]
He made his debut for Argentina coming off the bench against South Africa in The Rugby Championship. He was named in the Argentina squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.[10]
Honours
- Jaguarers XV
- Argentina XV
References
- ^ "Pedro RUBIOLO profile and stats". all.rugby. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Pedro RUBIOLO - Player statistics - It's rugby". www.itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "RUBIOLO, PEDRO – Jaguares" (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Rugby News, Americas (2 January 2023). "Puma Pedro Rubiolo signs for Newcastle Falcons". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Player Bio Pedro Rubiolo - Newcastle Falcons". www.newcastlefalcons.co.uk. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Falcons' Argentinian contingent help Rubiolo settle in". The Northern Echo. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Rugby News, Americas (8 June 2021). "Pumitas named for South Africa Tour". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "2021 Americas Pacific Challenge – Argentina XV". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ Rugby News, Americas (26 October 2021). "Argentina XV score 22 tries in huge win over Paraguay 'A'". Americas Rugby News. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Argentina name Rugby World Cup squad with over 1,000 caps". www.rugbypass.com. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
External links
- Pedro Rubiolo at ItsRugby.co.uk