Mateo Viñals (born 17 October 1998) is an Uruguayan rugby union player, currently playing for Súper Liga Americana de Rugby side Peñarol. His preferred position is centre or wing.[1]
| Birth name | Mateo Viñals Moratorio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 7 October 1998 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Uruguay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 80 kg (13 st; 180 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Professional career edit
Viñals signed for Súper Liga Americana de Rugby side Peñarol ahead of the 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season, before re-signing ahead of the 2022 season.[2][3] He has also represented the Uruguay national team.[4]
In 2022, Viñals competed for Uruguay at the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town.[5][6]
References edit
- ^ "Mateo Viñals". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Peñarol confirmó los jugadores uruguayos para la SLAR". ESPN Deportes (in Spanish). 29 January 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
- ^ "Peñarol's powerful roster for SLAR 2022". Americas Rugby News. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Uruguay earn respect in loss against Italy". Americas Rugby News. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ "Big Names on Uruguay Roster for Sevens World Cup Camp". Americas Rugby News. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2022-09-17.
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