Pedro Delgado (rugby union)
| Full name | Pedro Delgado Ibañez | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 1 September 1997 Santiago del Estero, Argentina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 135 kg (298 lb; 21 st 4 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pedro Delgado (born 1 September 1997) is an Argentine rugby union player, who plays for Prem Rugby club Harlequins and Argentina national team. His preferred position is prop.[1]
Early career
Delgado was born in Santiago del Estero and played his club rugby for Old Lions Rugby Club in the same city, joining in 2015.[2][3] His performances for Old Lions helped the side win the Torneo Regional in 2023.[4]
Club career
Delgado's first professional experience came for the Dogos XV in Super Rugby Americas, joining the side in 2023. His was a member of the side that won the competition in 2024.[5][6]
In August 2025, Delgado signed for Prem Rugby club Harlequins ahead of the 2025–26 season.[7] In October 2025, he made his debut for the club in a 20–14 victory against Saracens.[8]
International career
Delgado made his debut for the Argentina national side in 2024, coming on as a replacement against South Africa in his home city.[9] In August 2025, he was again named in the squad for the 2025 Rugby Championship.[10] In October 2025, he scored his firs international try in a 52–28 victory against Wales during the 2025 Autumn Nations Series.[11]
References
- ^ "Pedro Delgado Profile". Harlequins. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Pedro Delgado". Los Pumas. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Pedro Delgado completes move from Argentina to Harlequins". Americas Rugby News. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Torneo Regional del NOA: Old Lions, campeón por primera vez en su historia". ESPN (in Spanish). 20 August 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Dogos Conquer Pampas for Super Rugby Americas 2024 Glory in Buenos Aires". Americas Rugby News. 15 June 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Dogos XV, con un santiagueño, se consagró campeón del Súper Rugby Américas". Neuvo Diario (in Spanish). 16 June 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Argentina prop Delgado joins Harlequins". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ Cartwright, Phil. "Smith inspires Harlequins to victory over Saracens". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ^ "Argentina upset South Africa for historic Rugby Championship triple crown". Americas Rugby News. 21 September 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Plantel para recibir a los All Blacks en Argentina" [Squad to face the All Blacks in Argentina]. lospumas.com.ar (in Spanish). Argentine Rugby Union. 7 August 2025.
- ^ "Wales 28 52 Argentina". BBC Sport. Retrieved 9 November 2025.