# Leonel Oviedo

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Argentine rugby union player

Rugby player

Leonel Oviedo Born (1998-02-16) 16 February 1998 (age 28) Argentina Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) Weight 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb) Notable relative Joaquín Oviedo (brother) Rugby union career Position Hooker Current team Force Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2019 Jaguares XV 2020 Ceibos 2021–2022 Céret 2022 Hyères 8 (0) 2023 Provence 3 (0) 2024 Peñarol 2025 Dogos XV 2026– Force 4 (5) Correct as of 27 May 2026 International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2017–2018 Argentina U20 10 (5) Correct as of 22 January 2026

**Leonel Oviedo** (born 16 February 1998) is an Argentine [rugby union](/source/Rugby_union) player, who plays for the [Force](/source/Western_Force). His preferred position is [hooker](/source/Hooker_(rugby_union)).[1]

## Early career

Oviedo is Argentine born and plays his club rugby for Córdoba Athletic.[2] He represented the [Argentina U20](/source/Argentina_national_under-20_rugby_union_team) side in both 2017 and 2018.[3][4] He is the brother of [Argentina](/source/Argentina_national_rugby_union_team) international rugby union player [Joaquín Oviedo](/source/Joaqu%C3%ADn_Oviedo).[5]

## Professional career

Oviedo first signed professionally with the [Jaguares XV](/source/Jaguares_(Super_Rugby)#Jaguares_XV), representing them in the [2019 Currie Cup First Division](/source/2019_Currie_Cup_First_Division).[6] He then signed for [Ceibos](/source/Dogos_XV) ahead of the [2020 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby season](/source/2020_S%C3%BAper_Liga_Americana_de_Rugby_season).[7] Oviedo moved to France in 2021, spending the next two seasons representing [Céret](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=C%C3%A9ret_Sportif&action=edit&redlink=1),[8] [Hyères](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rugby_Club_Hy%C3%A8res_Carqueiranne_La_Crau&action=edit&redlink=1),[9] and then [Provence](/source/Provence_Rugby) in the [Pro D2](/source/Pro_D2).[10]

In 2024, he would return to South America, signing first with [Peñarol](/source/Pe%C3%B1arol_Rugby) for the [2024 Super Rugby Americas season](/source/2024_Super_Rugby_Americas_season),[11] before signing for [Dogos XV](/source/Dogos_XV) ahead of the 2025 season.[12] He would move overseas again in 2026, signing for the [Force](/source/Western_Force) ahead of the [2026 Super Rugby Pacific season](/source/2026_Super_Rugby_Pacific_season).[13]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Leonel Oviedo"](https://www.ultimaterugby.com/leonel-oviedo). *Ultimate Rugby*. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Leonel Oviedo: 'En Córdoba se creó una identidad con Dogos XV'"](https://otropunto.ar/deportes/leonel-oviedo-en-cordoba-se-creo-una-identidad-con-dogos-xv/). *Otro Punto* (in Spanish). 22 March 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["U20 Wrap: Bonus-point victory for England"](https://www.planetrugby.com/u20-wrap-new-zealand-too-good-for-plucky-italy). *Planet Rugby*. 7 June 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Argentina u20's Named for 2018 Junior World Championship"](https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2018/04/20/argentina-u20s-named-for-2018-junior-world-championship/). *Americas Rugby News*. 20 April 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Joaquín Oviedo: físico privilegiado y carácter, dos grandes cualidades"](https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/y-mas/joaquin-oviedo-fisico-privilegiado-y-caracter-dos-grandes-cualidades/). *La Voz* (in Spanish). 27 December 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Jaguares XV secure Currie Cup First Division home final"](https://www.sarugby.co.za/en/articles/2019/08/25/Jaguares-XV-secure-Currie-Cup-First-Division-home-final). *SA Rugby*. 25 August 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["SLAR 2020 - Ceibos"](https://www.americasrugbynews.com/competitions/2020-super-liga-americana-de-rugby/2020-super-liga-ceibos/). *Americas Rugby News*. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Argentine hooker Leonel Oviedo signs for Céret"](https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2021/08/12/argentine-hooker-leonel-oviedo-signs-for-ceret/). *Americas Rugby News*. 12 August 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Rugby. Saga Nationale 1 : Hyères-Carqueiranne-La Crau veut "être au niveau rapidement""](https://actu.fr/sports/rugby/pro/rugby-saga-nationale-1-hyeres-carqueiranne-la-crau-veut-etre-au-niveau-rapidement_52705562.html). *Acturugby* (in French). 25 July 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Leonel Oviedo en joker medical"](https://www.provencerugby.com/leonel-oviedo-en-joker-medical/). *Provence Rugby* (in French). Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Peñarol Recruit Two Front-Rowers from Argentina"](https://www.americasrugbynews.com/2024/04/23/penarol-recruit-two-front-rowers-from-argentina/). *Americas Rugby News*. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Leonel Oviedo, suma minutos y tries para Dogos XV: El equipo va tomando forma, jugando lindo"](https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/rugby/leonel-oviedo-suma-minutos-y-tries-para-dogos-xv-el-equipo-va-tomando-forma-jugando-lindo/). *La Voz*. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Force_add_more_Argentine_flavour_with_addition_of_hooker_Oviedo_13-0)** ["Force add more Argentine flavour with addition of hooker Oviedo"](https://westernforce.rugby/news/force-add-argentine-flavour-addition-hooker-oviedo-2026120). *Western Force* (Press release). 20 January 2026. Retrieved 22 January 2026.

## External links

- [itsrugby.co.uk Profile](https://www.itsrugby.co.uk/players/leonel-oviedo-40688.html)

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