Juan Manuel Tafernaberry

Juan Manuel Tafernaberry (born 27 May 2002) is an Uruguayan rugby union player, currently playing for Súper Liga Americana de Rugby side Peñarol. His preferred position is scrum-half.[1]

Juan Manuel Tafernaberry
Birth nameJuan Manuel Tafernaberry
Date of birth (2002-05-27) May 27, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birthUruguay
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2022– Peñarol ()
Correct as of 13 February 2022
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2021– Uruguay 1 (0)
Correct as of 13 February 2022

Rugby career

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Tafernaberry signed for Súper Liga Americana de Rugby side Peñarol ahead of the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season.[2] He was previously a member of the Stade Français Academy side.[3] He has also represented the Uruguay national team.[4]

In 2024, He competed for Uruguay at the Summer Olympics in Paris.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Juan Manuel Tafernaberry". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Peñarol's powerful roster for SLAR 2022". Americas Rugby News. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Stade Français Espoirs recruit Juan Manuel Tafernaberry from Uruguay". Americas Rugby News. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  4. ^ "Uruguay fall short against Italy 'A'". Americas Rugby News. 14 November 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
  5. ^ "Uruguay Roster for Paris 2024 Olympic Games". Americas Rugby News. 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
  6. ^ "Uruguay - Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Paris 2024". www.world.rugby. 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-27.