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'''Tomás Cubelli''' (born June 12, 1989) is an Argentine [[rugby union]] footballer, who currently plays for Australian [[Super Rugby]] franchise [[Western Force]], and the [[Argentina national rugby union team|Argentina national team]]. Cubelli's playing position is Scrum-half.
'''Tomás Maria Cubelli''' (born 12 June 1989) is an Argentine professional [[rugby union]] player who plays as a [[Scrum-half (rugby union)|scrum-half]] for [[Major League Rugby]] club [[Miami Sharks (rugby union)|Miami Sharks]] and the [[Argentina national rugby union team|Argentina national team]].


==Rugby career==
== Club career ==
===Early career===
Cubelli began his career with [[Belgrano Athletic Club]], a rugby club based in [[Belgrano, Buenos Aires]], the same club his father, [[Alejandro Cubelli|Alejandro]], played for.<ref>{{Cite interview|title=Tomás Cubelli: Rugby in the blood |work=[[World Rugby]]|publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=October 26, 2016 }}</ref>
Cubelli began his career with [[Belgrano Athletic Club]], a rugby club based in [[Belgrano, Buenos Aires]], the same club his father, [[Alejandro Cubelli|Alejandro]], played for.<ref>{{Cite interview|title=Tomás Cubelli: Rugby in the blood |work=[[World Rugby]]|publisher=[[YouTube]] |date=October 26, 2016 }}</ref>


After the introduction of an Argentinian team into South Africa's [[Vodacom Cup]] in 2010, Cubelli joined the team that would be eventual champions in [[2011 Vodacom Cup|2011]]. Cubelli played seven games for Pampas XV scoring one try in the process during their undefeated campaign in the 2011 Vodacom Cup. Pampas XV defeated the [[Blue Bulls]] 14–9 in the final in the [[North West (South African province)|North West province]] at [[Olën Park]], [[Potchefstroom]].<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Los Pampas XV, campeones de la Vodacom Cup|url=http://mundod.lavoz.com.ar/rugby/pampas-xv-campeones-vodacom-cup|work=[[La Voz del Interior|La Voz]]|date=May 13, 2011|access-date=August 21, 2018|language=es }}</ref> In 2012, Cubelli played all seven of the seven games Pampas XV competed in during the [[2012 Vodacom Cup]], scoring two tries. In 2013, however, Cubelli scored three tries in only eight games including one in the [[2013 Vodacom Cup#Quarter finals|Quarter-finals]] against the [[Pumas (Currie Cup)|Pumas]]. Pampas XV lost 44–37.
After the introduction of an Argentinian team into South Africa's [[Vodacom Cup]] in 2010, Cubelli joined the team that would be eventual champions in [[2011 Vodacom Cup|2011]]. Cubelli played seven games for Pampas XV scoring one try in the process during their undefeated campaign in the 2011 Vodacom Cup. Pampas XV defeated the [[Blue Bulls]] 14–9 in the final in the [[North West (South African province)|North West province]] at [[Olën Park]], [[Potchefstroom]].<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Los Pampas XV, campeones de la Vodacom Cup|url=http://mundod.lavoz.com.ar/rugby/pampas-xv-campeones-vodacom-cup|work=[[La Voz del Interior|La Voz]]|date=May 13, 2011|access-date=August 21, 2018|language=es }}</ref> In 2012, Cubelli played all seven of the seven games Pampas XV competed in during the [[2012 Vodacom Cup]], scoring two tries. In 2013, however, Cubelli scored three tries in only eight games including one in the [[2013 Vodacom Cup#Quarter finals|Quarter-finals]] against the [[Pumas (Currie Cup)|Pumas]]. Pampas XV lost 44–37.


===Brumbies===
In November 2015, after current [[Brumbies]] and [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia national team]] scrum-half [[Nic White]] left the club for [[France|French]] [[Top 14]] club [[Montpellier Hérault Rugby|Montpellier]], the Brumbies, an Australian, [[Canberra]]-based Super Rugby franchise, signed Cubelli on a two-year deal as his replacement.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dutton|first=Chris|date=November 13, 2015|title=Nic White committed to France as Brumbies sign Tomas Cubelli as his replacement|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/jake-white-nic-white-tomas-cubelli-20151113-gky8ye.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Cubelli, el Puma que eligió jugar el Super Rugby pero para otro equipo|url=http://mundod.lavoz.com.ar/rugby/cubelli-el-puma-que-eligio-jugar-el-super-rugby-pero-para-otro-equipo|work=La Voz|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=August 21, 2018|language=es }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Brumbies sign Argentina scrumhalf Cubelli on two-year deal|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-rugby-super-brumbies-cubelli/brumbies-sign-argentina-scrumhalf-cubelli-on-two-year-deal-idUKKCN0T20I720151113|work=[[Reuters]]|date=November 13, 2015|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref>
In November 2015, after current [[Brumbies]] and [[Australia national rugby union team|Australia national team]] scrum-half [[Nic White]] left the club for [[France|French]] [[Top 14]] club [[Montpellier Hérault Rugby|Montpellier]], the Brumbies, an Australian, [[Canberra]]-based Super Rugby franchise, signed Cubelli on a two-year deal as his replacement.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dutton|first=Chris|date=November 13, 2015|title=Nic White committed to France as Brumbies sign Tomas Cubelli as his replacement|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/jake-white-nic-white-tomas-cubelli-20151113-gky8ye.html|work=[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Cubelli, el Puma que eligió jugar el Super Rugby pero para otro equipo|url=http://mundod.lavoz.com.ar/rugby/cubelli-el-puma-que-eligio-jugar-el-super-rugby-pero-para-otro-equipo|work=La Voz|date=November 11, 2015|access-date=August 21, 2018|language=es }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Brumbies sign Argentina scrumhalf Cubelli on two-year deal|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-rugby-super-brumbies-cubelli/brumbies-sign-argentina-scrumhalf-cubelli-on-two-year-deal-idUKKCN0T20I720151113|work=[[Reuters]]|date=November 13, 2015|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref>


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After a very successful debut season in 2016, Cubelli's 2017 season was much less memorable, having only played three matches the entire season in part due to a knee injury he suffered during pre-season.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dutton|first=Chris|date=February 4, 2017|title=Tomás Cubelli injures knee in major blow to ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby preparation|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/tomas-cubelli-injures-knee-in-major-blow-to-act-brumbies-super-rugby-preparation-20170204-gu5go4.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref> [[List of 2017 Super Rugby matches#Round 16 (Australia and South Africa)|round 16]] against the Reds, [[List of 2017 Super Rugby matches#Round 17|round 17]] against the [[Chiefs (rugby union)|Chiefs]] and the [[2017 Super Rugby season#Qualifiers|Qualifying final]] against the Hurricanes.<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Super Rugby: Reds grab 16-15 win over Brumbies with last-minute penalty at foggy Lang Park|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-07/not-all-gloom-and-doom-as-reds-pip-brumbies/8689868|work=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]]|date=July 7, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Coughlan|first=Matt|date=July 15, 2017|title=Chiefs beat Brumbies to complete 25-0 Kiwi clean sweep against Aussie teams|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/chiefs-beat-brumbies-to-complete-250-kiwi-clean-sweep-against-aussie-teams/news-story/87a589a904f7db93d40c8032c046fbbf|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/hurricanes-battle-past-brumbies-semifinals|work=[[Otago Daily Times]]|date=July 22, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref>
After a very successful debut season in 2016, Cubelli's 2017 season was much less memorable, having only played three matches the entire season in part due to a knee injury he suffered during pre-season.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dutton|first=Chris|date=February 4, 2017|title=Tomás Cubelli injures knee in major blow to ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby preparation|url=https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/tomas-cubelli-injures-knee-in-major-blow-to-act-brumbies-super-rugby-preparation-20170204-gu5go4.html|work=The Sydney Morning Herald|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref> [[List of 2017 Super Rugby matches#Round 16 (Australia and South Africa)|round 16]] against the Reds, [[List of 2017 Super Rugby matches#Round 17|round 17]] against the [[Chiefs (rugby union)|Chiefs]] and the [[2017 Super Rugby season#Qualifiers|Qualifying final]] against the Hurricanes.<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Super Rugby: Reds grab 16-15 win over Brumbies with last-minute penalty at foggy Lang Park|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-07/not-all-gloom-and-doom-as-reds-pip-brumbies/8689868|work=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]]|date=July 7, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Coughlan|first=Matt|date=July 15, 2017|title=Chiefs beat Brumbies to complete 25-0 Kiwi clean sweep against Aussie teams|url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/rugby/chiefs-beat-brumbies-to-complete-250-kiwi-clean-sweep-against-aussie-teams/news-story/87a589a904f7db93d40c8032c046fbbf|work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]]|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals|url=https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/hurricanes-battle-past-brumbies-semifinals|work=[[Otago Daily Times]]|date=July 22, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref>


===Jaguares===
After being injured during 2017 and not playing many minutes throughout the Brumbies' campaign, Cubelli subsequently left the club for his native Argentina for the following season, signing a contract until the end of 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Tomás Cubelli se suma a Jaguares|url=http://www.espn.com.ar/rugby/nota/_/id/3408023/tomas-cubelli-se-suma-a-jaguares|work=ESPN|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018|language=es }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Brumbies duo Chris Alcock and Tomas Cubelli sign overseas deals|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/brumbies-duo-chris-alcock-and-tomas-cubelli-sign-overseas-deals/news-story/a792955d47c97b12e4c10d65ea58da51|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports Australia]]|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Argentina scrum-half Tomas Cubelli to join Los Jaguares from Brumbies|url=http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12334/10969786/argentina-scrum-half-tomas-cubelli-to-join-los-jaguares-from-brumbies|work=[[Sky Sports]]|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref>
After being injured during 2017 and not playing many minutes throughout the Brumbies' campaign, Cubelli subsequently left the club for his native Argentina for the following season, signing a contract until the end of 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Tomás Cubelli se suma a Jaguares|url=http://www.espn.com.ar/rugby/nota/_/id/3408023/tomas-cubelli-se-suma-a-jaguares|work=ESPN|date=July 23, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018|language=es }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Brumbies duo Chris Alcock and Tomas Cubelli sign overseas deals|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/brumbies-duo-chris-alcock-and-tomas-cubelli-sign-overseas-deals/news-story/a792955d47c97b12e4c10d65ea58da51|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports Australia]]|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|title=Argentina scrum-half Tomas Cubelli to join Los Jaguares from Brumbies|url=http://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12334/10969786/argentina-scrum-half-tomas-cubelli-to-join-los-jaguares-from-brumbies|work=[[Sky Sports]]|date=August 1, 2017|access-date=August 21, 2018 }}</ref>


=== Western Force ===
In October 2020 Cubelli was signed by Australian [[Super Rugby]] side [[Western Force]] to play in the [[2021 Super Rugby AU season]] and [[Super Rugby Trans-Tasman]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=Force add Argentinian internationals|url=https://www.westernforce.com.au/force-add-argentinian-internationals/|access-date=2020-12-30|website=Western Force|language=en-AU}}</ref>
In October 2020 Cubelli was signed by Australian [[Super Rugby]] side [[Western Force]] to play in the [[2021 Super Rugby AU season]] and [[Super Rugby Trans-Tasman]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-07|title=Force add Argentinian internationals|url=https://www.westernforce.com.au/force-add-argentinian-internationals/|access-date=2020-12-30|website=Western Force|language=en-AU}}</ref>


==International career==
== International career ==
[[File:Tomas Cubelli 2015 RWC.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cubelli playing against [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand]] in [[2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C|Pool C]] of the 2015 Rugby World Cup]]
[[File:Tomas Cubelli 2015 RWC.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cubelli playing against [[New Zealand national rugby union team|New Zealand]] in [[2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C|Pool C]] of the 2015 Rugby World Cup]]
Cubelli made his international debut against [[Uruguay national rugby union team|Uruguay]] during the [[2010 South American Rugby Championship "A"|2010 South American Rugby Championship]] in [[Santiago]], [[Chile]].
Cubelli made his international debut against [[Uruguay national rugby union team|Uruguay]] during the [[2010 South American Rugby Championship "A"|2010 South American Rugby Championship]] in [[Santiago]], [[Chile]].


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Cubelli was a part of the fourth placed Argentina team at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. An important player for Argentina during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, he was second choice scrum-half for most of the tournament behind [[Martín Landajo]], however, Cubelli started in three of the seven games for Argentina, against [[2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C#New Zealand vs Argentina|New Zealand]], against [[2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C#Argentina vs Georgia|Georgia]] in which cubelli scored a try, and one in the [[2015 Rugby World Cup knockout stage#Bronze Final: South Africa vs Argentina|third place match]] against [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] in which they were defeated 24–13 at the [[London Stadium|Olympic Stadium]], [[London]]. Cubelli scored two tries in the Pool stages, but unfortunately he could not help Argentina to a place above third.{{fact|date=August 2023}}
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===2015 Rugby World Cup===
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Cubelli was a part of the fourth placed Argentina team at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. An important player for Argentina during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, he was second choice scrum-half for most of the tournament behind [[Martín Landajo]], however, Cubelli started in three of the seven games for Argentina, against [[2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C#New Zealand vs Argentina|New Zealand]], against [[2015 Rugby World Cup Pool C#Argentina vs Georgia|Georgia]] in which cubelli scored a try, and one in the [[2015 Rugby World Cup knockout stage#Bronze Final: South Africa vs Argentina|third place match]] against [[South Africa national rugby union team|South Africa]] in which they were defeated 24–13 at the [[London Stadium|Olympic Stadium]], [[London]]. Cubelli scored two tries in the Pool stages, but unfortunately he could not help Argentina to a place above third.


Cubelli was a starter for the {{nrut|Argentina}} national team on 14 November 2020 in their first ever win against the [[All Blacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/argentina/rugby/match/304522.html|work=ESPN|access-date=1 December 2020|title=Argentina (16) 25 - 15 (3) New Zealand (FT)}}</ref>
Cubelli was a starter for the {{nrut|Argentina}} national team on 14 November 2020 in their first ever win against the [[All Blacks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/argentina/rugby/match/304522.html|work=ESPN|access-date=1 December 2020|title=Argentina (16) 25 - 15 (3) New Zealand (FT)}}</ref>


== Career statistics ==
==Super Rugby Statistics==
=== Club summary ===
{{updated|July 21, 2018}}<ref name="Player Statistics">{{Cite web|url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_17415.html|title=Player Statistics|work=It's Rugby|access-date=July 26, 2016}}</ref>
{{updated|July 21, 2018}}<ref name="Player Statistics">{{Cite web|url=http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_17415.html|title=Player Statistics|work=It's Rugby|access-date=July 26, 2016}}</ref>


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==References==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* {{sports links}}
* [http://www.espnscrum.com/argentina/rugby/player/141016.html Tomás Cubelli] at [[ESPN]]
* It's Rugby – [http://www.itsrugby.co.uk/player_17415.html Profile]
* Los Pumas – [https://web.archive.org/web/20120924010551/http://uar.com.ar/jugadores/ficha_jugador.asp?idjugador=835&idcategoria=41&estilo=los Profile]
* Los Pumas – [https://web.archive.org/web/20120924010551/http://uar.com.ar/jugadores/ficha_jugador.asp?idjugador=835&idcategoria=41&estilo=los Profile]


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Latest revision as of 10:51, 16 April 2024

Tomás Cubelli
Cubelli during a private outing
Full nameTomás Maria Cubelli
Date of birth (1989-06-12) 12 June 1989 (age 34)
Place of birthBuenos Aires, Argentina
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight79 kg (174 lb; 12 st 6 lb)[1]
Rugby union career
Position(s) Scrum-half
Current team Miami Sharks
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–2018 Belgrano 31 (75)
2011–2015 Pampas XV 24 (35)
2016–2017 ACT Brumbies 18 (15)
2019–2020 Jaguares 20 (15)
2021 Western Force 12 (10)
2021–2023 Biarritz 18 (25)
2023- Miami Sharks 0 (0)
Correct as of 28 August 2023
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2008 Argentina U19 3 (0)
2009 Argentina U20 3 (5)
2010–2012 Argentina XV 6 (5)
2010– Argentina 89 (75)
Correct as of 28 August 2023

Tomás Maria Cubelli (born 12 June 1989) is an Argentine professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Major League Rugby club Miami Sharks and the Argentina national team.

Club career[edit]

Cubelli began his career with Belgrano Athletic Club, a rugby club based in Belgrano, Buenos Aires, the same club his father, Alejandro, played for.[2]

After the introduction of an Argentinian team into South Africa's Vodacom Cup in 2010, Cubelli joined the team that would be eventual champions in 2011. Cubelli played seven games for Pampas XV scoring one try in the process during their undefeated campaign in the 2011 Vodacom Cup. Pampas XV defeated the Blue Bulls 14–9 in the final in the North West province at Olën Park, Potchefstroom.[3] In 2012, Cubelli played all seven of the seven games Pampas XV competed in during the 2012 Vodacom Cup, scoring two tries. In 2013, however, Cubelli scored three tries in only eight games including one in the Quarter-finals against the Pumas. Pampas XV lost 44–37.

In November 2015, after current Brumbies and Australia national team scrum-half Nic White left the club for French Top 14 club Montpellier, the Brumbies, an Australian, Canberra-based Super Rugby franchise, signed Cubelli on a two-year deal as his replacement.[4][5][6]

Cubelli was a significant part of the Brumbies squad during 2016, his first Super Rugby season. And earned high praise from coach Stephen Larkham, who described the Argentinean as the best running scrum-half in Brumbies history.[7] Cubelli made his debut in round 1 of the 2016 season against the Hurricanes, scoring a try and helping the team to a 52–10 victory at GIO Stadium, Canberra.[8] Cubelli's second try of the season came in round 11 against the Bulls of Pretoria. The Brumbies won 23–6 at home.[9] Cubelli scored his third and final try of the 2016 season against Australian Super Rugby conference rivals, the Queensland Reds in round 15 at home once again, and put the scoreline to 34–17 and eventually help the Brumbies to win the match 43–24.[10]

After a very successful debut season in 2016, Cubelli's 2017 season was much less memorable, having only played three matches the entire season in part due to a knee injury he suffered during pre-season.[11] round 16 against the Reds, round 17 against the Chiefs and the Qualifying final against the Hurricanes.[12][13][14]

After being injured during 2017 and not playing many minutes throughout the Brumbies' campaign, Cubelli subsequently left the club for his native Argentina for the following season, signing a contract until the end of 2019.[15][16][17]

In October 2020 Cubelli was signed by Australian Super Rugby side Western Force to play in the 2021 Super Rugby AU season and Super Rugby Trans-Tasman.[18]

International career[edit]

Cubelli playing against New Zealand in Pool C of the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Cubelli made his international debut against Uruguay during the 2010 South American Rugby Championship in Santiago, Chile.

Cubelli was a part of the fourth placed Argentina team at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. An important player for Argentina during the 2015 Rugby World Cup, he was second choice scrum-half for most of the tournament behind Martín Landajo, however, Cubelli started in three of the seven games for Argentina, against New Zealand, against Georgia in which cubelli scored a try, and one in the third place match against South Africa in which they were defeated 24–13 at the Olympic Stadium, London. Cubelli scored two tries in the Pool stages, but unfortunately he could not help Argentina to a place above third.[citation needed]

Cubelli was a starter for the Argentina national team on 14 November 2020 in their first ever win against the All Blacks.[19]

Career statistics[edit]

Club summary[edit]

As of 21 July 2018[20]
Season Team Games Starts Sub Mins Tries Cons Pens Drops Points Yel Red
2016 Brumbies 15 14 1 987 3 0 0 0 15 1 0
2017 3 0 3 103 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2018 Jaguares 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 18 14 4 1,090 3 0 0 0 15 2 0

References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/2023/teams/argentina/player/36719
  2. ^ "Tomás Cubelli: Rugby in the blood". World Rugby (Interview). YouTube. 26 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Los Pampas XV, campeones de la Vodacom Cup". La Voz (in Spanish). 13 May 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  4. ^ Dutton, Chris (13 November 2015). "Nic White committed to France as Brumbies sign Tomas Cubelli as his replacement". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Cubelli, el Puma que eligió jugar el Super Rugby pero para otro equipo". La Voz (in Spanish). 11 November 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Brumbies sign Argentina scrumhalf Cubelli on two-year deal". Reuters. 13 November 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Larkham has no doubt Tomas has the X-factor". The Northern Star. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  8. ^ Bidwell, Hamish (27 February 2016). "Hapless Hurricanes taken to the cleaners in Canberra by ACT Brumbies". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  9. ^ Polikinghorne, David (7 May 2016). "Super Rugby: ACT Brumbies snap losing streak to beat Pretoria Bulls". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  10. ^ "Brumbies get the job done against Reds". SANZAR. 1 July 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  11. ^ Dutton, Chris (4 February 2017). "Tomás Cubelli injures knee in major blow to ACT Brumbies' Super Rugby preparation". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  12. ^ "Super Rugby: Reds grab 16-15 win over Brumbies with last-minute penalty at foggy Lang Park". ABC. 7 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  13. ^ Coughlan, Matt (15 July 2017). "Chiefs beat Brumbies to complete 25-0 Kiwi clean sweep against Aussie teams". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  14. ^ "Hurricanes battle past Brumbies to semifinals". Otago Daily Times. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  15. ^ "Tomás Cubelli se suma a Jaguares". ESPN (in Spanish). 23 July 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  16. ^ "Brumbies duo Chris Alcock and Tomas Cubelli sign overseas deals". Fox Sports Australia. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  17. ^ "Argentina scrum-half Tomas Cubelli to join Los Jaguares from Brumbies". Sky Sports. 1 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  18. ^ "Force add Argentinian internationals". Western Force. 7 October 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  19. ^ "Argentina (16) 25 - 15 (3) New Zealand (FT)". ESPN. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  20. ^ "Player Statistics". It's Rugby. Retrieved 26 July 2016.

External links[edit]

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