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'''Rodrigo Gaston Cortes''' (born 6 October 1985)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/argentina/rugby/player/141015.html|title=Gaston Cortes|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=23 May 2018}}</ref> is an Argentinian international rugby union player who plays at [[prop (rugby union)|prop]] for the [[Toronto Arrows]] of [[Major League Rugby]] (MLR).
'''Rodrigo Gastón Cortés''' (born 6 October 1985)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/argentina/rugby/player/141015.html|title=Gaston Cortes|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=23 May 2018}}</ref> is an Argentinian international rugby union player who plays at [[prop (rugby union)|prop]] for the [[Toronto Arrows]] of [[Major League Rugby]] (MLR).


Cortes played four times for {{nrut|Argentina}} in 2011 and 2012. He previously played over 100 games for [[Bristol Rugby]] between 2012 and 2018; and played for [[Leicester Tigers]].
Cortés played four times for {{nrut|Argentina}} in 2011 and 2012. He previously played over 100 games for [[Bristol Rugby]] between 2012 and 2018; and played for [[Leicester Tigers]].


==Rugby Union career==
==Rugby Union career==


===Argentina===
===Argentina===
Born in [[Córdoba, Argentina]], Cortes worked for his father's haulage company and played for [[Córdoba Athletic Club]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/news/in-depth-gaston-cortes-trucking-rucking-and-living-the-dream/|publisher=Bristol Rugby|date=31 January 2017|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Gaston Cortes - Trucking, Rucking And Living The Dream}}</ref> Cortes made his international debut for {{nrut|Argentina}} on 22 May 2011 in the [[2011 South American Rugby Championship "A"|South American Rugby Championship]] against [[Chile national rugby union team|Chile]] as a replacement in a 61&ndash;6 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/statsguru/rugby/match/139791.html|accessdate=23 May 2018|publisher=ESPN|title=Argentina (35) 61 - 6 (6) Chile (FT)}}</ref> He also played against Uruguay in the same year, he won his final two caps in the [[2012 South American Rugby Championship "A"|2012 South American Rugby Championship]] featuring again in games against Chile and {{nrut|Uruguay}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/statsguru/rugby/player/141015.html?class=1;template=results;type=player;view=match|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Cortes test caps}}</ref>
Born in [[Córdoba, Argentina]], Cortés worked for his father's haulage company and played for [[Córdoba Athletic Club]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bristolrugby.co.uk/news/in-depth-gaston-cortes-trucking-rucking-and-living-the-dream/|publisher=Bristol Rugby|date=31 January 2017|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Gaston Cortes - Trucking, Rucking And Living The Dream}}</ref> Cortés made his international debut for {{nrut|Argentina}} on 22 May 2011 in the [[2011 South American Rugby Championship "A"|South American Rugby Championship]] against [[Chile national rugby union team|Chile]] as a replacement in a 61&ndash;6 win.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/statsguru/rugby/match/139791.html|accessdate=23 May 2018|publisher=ESPN|title=Argentina (35) 61 - 6 (6) Chile (FT)}}</ref> He also played against Uruguay in the same year, he won his final two caps in the [[2012 South American Rugby Championship "A"|2012 South American Rugby Championship]] featuring again in games against Chile and {{nrut|Uruguay}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.espn.co.uk/statsguru/rugby/player/141015.html?class=1;template=results;type=player;view=match|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Cortes test caps}}</ref>


===Europe===
===Europe===
Cortes signed for [[Bristol Rugby]] on 29 August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/19412291|publisher=BBC|date=29 August 2012|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Bristol sign Argentina international prop Gaston Cortes}}</ref> Cortes played over 100 games for Bristol, including winning promotion from the [[RFU Championship]] twice.<ref name="LM">{{cite web|url=https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/leicester-tigers-sign-gaston-cortes-1581456|publisher=Leicester Mercury|date=18 May 2018|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Leicester Tigers sign Gaston Cortes to add to their front-row stock}}</ref>
Cortés signed for [[Bristol Rugby]] on 29 August 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/19412291|publisher=BBC|date=29 August 2012|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Bristol sign Argentina international prop Gaston Cortes}}</ref> Cortés played over 100 games for Bristol, including winning promotion from the [[RFU Championship]] twice.<ref name="LM">{{cite web|url=https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/leicester-tigers-sign-gaston-cortes-1581456|publisher=Leicester Mercury|date=18 May 2018|accessdate=23 May 2018|title=Leicester Tigers sign Gaston Cortes to add to their front-row stock}}</ref>


After six seasons at Bristol Cortes, he signed for [[Leicester Tigers]] on 18 May 2018 with the move to happen in the summer of 2018.<ref name="LM"/>
After six seasons at Bristol, Cortés he signed for [[Leicester Tigers]] on 18 May 2018 with the move to happen in the summer of 2018.<ref name="LM"/>


On 10 February 2020, it was announced that Garston would join [[Glasgow Warriors]] on a short-term loan.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1226909859293093889|user=BBCRLSport|title=BREAKING: Leicester Tigers have signed Glasgow Warriors prop Charlie Capps on "a short-term loan".Fellow prop Gas…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=10 February 2020}}</ref>
On 10 February 2020, it was announced that Garston would join [[Glasgow Warriors]] on a short-term loan.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1226909859293093889|user=BBCRLSport|title=BREAKING: Leicester Tigers have signed Glasgow Warriors prop Charlie Capps on "a short-term loan".Fellow prop Gas…<!-- full text of tweet that Twitter returned to the bot (excluding links) added by TweetCiteBot. This may be better truncated or may need expanding (TW limits responses to 140 characters) or case changes. --> |date=10 February 2020}}</ref>
===Major League Rugby===
===Major League Rugby===
In July 2020 it was confirmed that Cortes had signed for [[Major League Rugby]] side [[Toronto Arrows]] ahead of the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-10|title=Gastón Cortes among five Arrows confirmed for 2021|url=http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2020/07/10/gaston-cortes-among-five-arrows-confirmed-for-2021/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Americas Rugby News|language=en-US}}</ref>
In July 2020 it was confirmed that Cortés had signed for [[Major League Rugby]] side [[Toronto Arrows]] ahead of the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-07-10|title=Gastón Cortes among five Arrows confirmed for 2021|url=http://www.americasrugbynews.com/2020/07/10/gaston-cortes-among-five-arrows-confirmed-for-2021/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=Americas Rugby News|language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Toronto Arrows players]]
[[Category:Toronto Arrows players]]
[[Category:Rugby union players from Córdoba, Argentina]]
[[Category:Rugby union players from Córdoba, Argentina]]
[[Category:Expatriate rugby union players in England]]
[[Category:Argentine expatriate rugby union players in England]]
[[Category:Expatriate rugby union players in Canada]]

Latest revision as of 03:23, 17 April 2024

Gastón Cortés
Birth nameRodrigo Gastón Cortés
Date of birth (1985-10-06) 6 October 1985 (age 38)
Place of birthCordoba, Argentina
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight240 lb (109 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Tighthead Prop
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
??–2012 Córdoba A.C. ()
2012–18 Bristol Rugby 114 (35)
2018–2020 Leicester Tigers 10 (0)
2020 →Glasgow Warriors 0 (0)
2020– Toronto Arrows 0 (0)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2011–14 Argentina XV 6 (0)
2019 Argentina 1 (0)
Correct as of 10 September 2018

Rodrigo Gastón Cortés (born 6 October 1985)[1] is an Argentinian international rugby union player who plays at prop for the Toronto Arrows of Major League Rugby (MLR).

Cortés played four times for Argentina in 2011 and 2012. He previously played over 100 games for Bristol Rugby between 2012 and 2018; and played for Leicester Tigers.

Rugby Union career[edit]

Argentina[edit]

Born in Córdoba, Argentina, Cortés worked for his father's haulage company and played for Córdoba Athletic Club.[2] Cortés made his international debut for Argentina on 22 May 2011 in the South American Rugby Championship against Chile as a replacement in a 61–6 win.[3] He also played against Uruguay in the same year, he won his final two caps in the 2012 South American Rugby Championship featuring again in games against Chile and Uruguay.[4]

Europe[edit]

Cortés signed for Bristol Rugby on 29 August 2012.[5] Cortés played over 100 games for Bristol, including winning promotion from the RFU Championship twice.[6]

After six seasons at Bristol, Cortés he signed for Leicester Tigers on 18 May 2018 with the move to happen in the summer of 2018.[6]

On 10 February 2020, it was announced that Garston would join Glasgow Warriors on a short-term loan.[7]

Major League Rugby[edit]

In July 2020 it was confirmed that Cortés had signed for Major League Rugby side Toronto Arrows ahead of the 2021 season.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Gaston Cortes". ESPN. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  2. ^ "Gaston Cortes - Trucking, Rucking And Living The Dream". Bristol Rugby. 31 January 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  3. ^ "Argentina (35) 61 - 6 (6) Chile (FT)". ESPN. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Cortes test caps". ESPN. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Bristol sign Argentina international prop Gaston Cortes". BBC. 29 August 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  6. ^ a b "Leicester Tigers sign Gaston Cortes to add to their front-row stock". Leicester Mercury. 18 May 2018. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  7. ^ @BBCRLSport (10 February 2020). "BREAKING: Leicester Tigers have signed Glasgow Warriors prop Charlie Capps on "a short-term loan".Fellow prop Gas…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ "Gastón Cortes among five Arrows confirmed for 2021". Americas Rugby News. 10 July 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
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