Francisco Puertas Soto (born 18 September 1963)[1] is a Spanish rugby union footballer. He played at fullback or flyhalf.
He was capped 93 times by Spain, from 1994 to 2001. Soto played for his country at the 1999 Rugby World Cup finals.
He was the most capped Spanish international rugby union player, ending his career after the 1999 Rugby World Cup. He coached Spain national rugby sevens team, Ordizia, Zarautz and Atlético San Sebastian.
The Georgia national rugby union team, nicknamed The Lelos, represents Georgia in men's international rugby union. The team is administered by the Georgian Rugby Union and takes part in the annual Rugby Europe Championship and the Rugby World Cup, which takes place every four years.
The Romania national rugby union team represents Romania in men's international rugby union competitions. Nicknamed Stejarii, the team is long considered one of the stronger European teams outside the Six Nations. They have participated in all but one Rugby World Cup and currently compete in the first division of the European Nations Cup, which they won in 2017. Rugby union in Romania is administered by the Romanian Rugby Federation.
The Tonga national rugby union team represents the Tonga Rugby Union in men's international rugby union. The team is nicknamed ʻIkale Tahi . Like their Polynesian neighbours, the Tongans start their matches with a traditional challenge – the Sipi Tau. They are members of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance (PIRA) along with Fiji and Samoa. The Ikale Tahi achieved a historic 19–14 victory over France in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, but having lost to New Zealand and Canada, were unable to achieve what would have been their first-ever presence at the quarter-finals.
Junior Malili "Mils" Muliaina is a former professional rugby union player who most recently played for San Francisco Rush in the US PRO Rugby competition. He played primarily as a fullback, though he has also played as a centre and on the wing.
Agustín Pichot is an Argentine retired rugby union player, formerly captain of the Argentine team and the English club Bristol. In addition to Bristol, he played for French sides Stade Français and Racing Métro after leaving Argentine team CASI from San Isidro in 1997. In 2011, he was inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame. He was Vice-Chairman of World Rugby between 2016 and 2020.
Breyton Paulse is a South African former rugby union player who played on the wing for the national team, the Springboks, from 1999 to 2007. He played 64 test matches for South Africa, scoring 26 tries.
Futbol Club Barcelona Rugby is a Spanish rugby union club. The senior team currently plays in División de Honor, the premier level of Spanish rugby union. Formed in 1924, the club is a member of the FC Barcelona family. The club currently plays its home games in La Teixonera.
Duncan Hodge is a Scottish former internationalist rugby union player. He gained 26 full caps for Scotland.
The Spain national rugby union team, nicknamed Los Leones, represents the Spanish Rugby Federation in men's international rugby union competitions. The team annually takes part in the European Nations Cup, the highest European rugby championship outside the Six Nations. The national side is ranked 20th in the world.
Rugby union is a growing team sport in Spain. As of 2019, there were 37,241 registered rugby union players in Spain, playing for 332 clubs in various divisions. The sport's governing body in Spain, the Spanish Rugby Federation, was founded in 1923. It joined the International Rugby Board in 1988, and is also a member of Rugby Europe.
Jafet Soto Molina, is a Costa Rican football (soccer) coach, general manager and retired player who played for Club Sport Herediano.
Ordizia Rugby Elkartea is a Spanish rugby union club. The club was established in 1973 and currently competes in the División de Honor de Rugby competition, the highest level of Spanish club rugby. The club is based in the town of Ordizia in the Basque region of Northern Spain. Ordizia play in red and blue colours.
Adrian Christopher Garvey is a former Zimbabwean-born South African rugby union player. He played as a tighthead prop, and was known for his mobility and ball skills.
Francisco José Irarrázaval is a former Argentine rugby union player. He played as a flanker.
Giancarlo Pivetta is a former Italian rugby union player and a current coach. He played as a prop and as a hooker.
José Ignacio Inchausti Bravo is a Spanish former rugby union player and coach. He is nicknamed Tiki. He played as a centre.
Sébastien Loubsens is a French-born former Spanish rugby union player. He played as a centre.
Carlos Souto Vidal is a Spanish rugby union player. He played as a flanker. His twin brother, Sergio Souto was also a Spanish international.
Fernando Díez Molina is a Spanish former rugby union player. He played as a centre. Currently, as from 2024, he coaches the CR Liceo Francés.
Jon Azkargorta Aretxabala is a Spanish former rugby union player. He played as centre or as fullback. He was nicknamed "Azkar".
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