Tarucas (rugby union)
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| Full name | Los Tarucas | ||
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| Founded | 2024 | ||
| Location | Tucumán Province, Argentina | ||
| Ground(s) | Estadio Héctor Cabrera, Tucumán, Argentina (Capacity: 10,000 [1]) | ||
| Coach | Álvaro Galindo | ||
| Captain | Matías Orlando | ||
| League | Super Rugby Americas | ||
| 2025 | 5th Playoffs: DNQ | ||
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Tarucas is a professional rugby union team based in Tucumán Province, Argentina. The team was founded in 2024 as the third Argentine team to compete in the Super Rugby Americas competition.[2][3]
Beginnings
The side was founded in October 2024 ahead of beginning competition in the 2025 season as the third Argentine province after Pampas XV (representing then Buenos Aires region) and Dogos XV (representing the Córdoba region).[2] The side was created to represent the Tucumán Province in the northwest of Argentina.[4] On 12 October 2024, it was confirmed that former Argentine international Álvaro Galindo would coach the side.[5] Their first roster was announced in December 2024, and included Puma international Diego Fortuny.[6] In their first season they finished in 5th place, missing out on the playoffs, beating Yacare XV in the final game to secure 5th place.[7]
Taroucas brings the heritage of Campeonato Argentino team, which won the Championship 11 times, the last in 2014.[8]
Stadium
The Tarucas play their matches at Estadio Héctor Gallo Cabrera, home venue of Tucumán Lawn Tennis Club. It is located in Parque 9 de Julio in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina.[9]
Current squad
The Tarucas squad for the 2026 Super Rugby Americas season is:
| 2026 Tarucas squad | ||
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Hookers
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Back row
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| (c) denotes the team captain. Bold denotes internationally capped players. * denotes players qualified to play for Argentina on residency or dual nationality. |
References
- ↑ Súper Rugby Américas: los estadios de todos los equipos on espn.com.ar. 12 Feb 2025
- 1 2 "Tarucas are Argentina's 3rd Super Rugby Americas Franchise". Americas Rugby News. 1 October 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "Tarucas". Super Rugby Americas. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "Super Rugby Americas adds a new franchise starting in 2025". Ultimate Rugby. 2 October 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "Álvaro Galindo to coach Tarucas in Super Rugby America 2025". Americas Rugby News. 12 October 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "Powerful Tarucas Roster Named for Rookie Super Rugby Americas Season". Americas Rugby News. 24 December 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "SRA 2025 Final Round – Tarucas vs Yacare – ARN Guide". Americas Rugby News. 30 May 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ https://www.urtuc.com.ar/pagina/30/historia
- ↑ "This small city in Northwestern Argentina just had the best start to Super Rugby Americas". Rugby Pass. 17 February 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ↑ "Tarucas Roster for Super Rugby Americas 2026". Americas Rugby News. 24 December 2025. Retrieved 27 December 2025.