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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ "Uruguay - Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Paris 2024". www.world.rugby. 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)