Francisco Gomez-Kodela rugby player
Francisco Gomez-Kodela rugby player

Francisco Gomez-Kodela

7th Jul 1985 1.84m/120kg Tighthead Prop

All Blacks make surprise lock switch for semi-final

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Winger Mark Telea returns to New Zealand’s starting line-up for Friday’s Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina at the Stade de France after being left out of the team last weekend for...

Argentina change 5 for Springbok clash

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has changed five of the line-up that started in an upset win over Australia for a Rugby Championship final-round match against South Africa on Saturday.  In the backline,...

Argentina confirm side for Wallabies Test as Cheika welcomes Jones rematch

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Michael Cheika knows one swallow doesn't make a summer as he tries to plot another rare coaching win over long-time friend and foe Eddie Jones. In a twist few could have imagined only a few months ago,...

Cheika names extended Pumas RWC squad

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has named a 48-man squad to prepare for the Rugby Championship and the Rugby World Cup. Players who miss those two squads will be eligible for an Argentina XV.   While...

Pumas aim to claim one final scalp in 2022 at Murrayfield

1 year ago by Ultimate Rugby

It's been a fruitful first year in charge of Argentina for Michael Cheika, who will be out to claim one final scalp at Murrayfield.   Cheika's side started the year strongly defeating Scotland twice...

Rugby Championship Round One Team Of The Week

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

As the dust settles on a stellar opening weekend of the Rugby Championship, we pick our team of the week.   The Springboks claimed an impressive victory over the All Blacks, their first...

Los Pumas Squad: Captain Julian Montoya fit to tackle Wallabies

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Argentina have been boosted by the return to fitness of captain Julian Montoya and halfbacks Tomas Cubelli and Nicolas Sanchez.   Los Pumas head coach Michael Cheika included...

Quotes, Reaction, Stats, and Highlights from Lyon's historic Challenge Cup triumph

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon secured a maiden European trophy beating RC Toulon 30-12 in the EPCR Challenge Cup final on Friday.       A Challenge Cup record of 51,431 fans packed into...

Challenge Cup Final Teams: Cheslin Kolbe returns

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Lyon and RC Toulon have named their teams ahead of Friday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup final in Marseille.       Jordan Taufua will captain Lyon who have named an entirely...

Ins, outs and the latest rugby rumours

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

We recap some of the top stories, rumours and recently confirmed.     Leone Nakarawa attracting interest in England Leone Nakawara has been linked with a move to the Premiership.    Midi...