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Former Los Pumas player Federico Aramburu shot dead in Paris

Argentina's centre Federico Martin Aramburu scores Argentina's third try during the rugby union World Cup third place final match France vs. Argentina, 19 October 2007 at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Argentina international Federico Aramburu has been shot dead in Paris – according to reports from France.

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The 42-year-old was shot dead following an altercation between two parties in Paris city centre, off one of the French capital’s best-known streets, Boulevard Saint-Germain.

According to early reports the star had been part of a group of people involved in some sort of incident, which was broken up.

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    However, one of the parties returned in a vehicle and opened fire, killing the former winger.

    French police have launched a murder investigation.

    According to an AFP report carried on RTE Sport a former teammate of Aramburu who was with him when he was shot, said: “There was an altercation, as there can be at the end of the evening. It was settled but the men came back and fired at Aramburu, who took three bullets.”

    He had represented Los Pumas on 22 occasions, playing on both wings and at outside centre.

    Argentinian rugby’s official account said: “We deeply regret the death of Federico Martín Aramburú. We accompany his family and friends in this time of so much pain.”

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    The FFR wrote on Twitter: “We learned with sadness of the death of Federico Martín Aramburú. Today we have a huge thought for his family, friends and all of Argentinian rugby.”

    Glasgow Warriors stated: “We are shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic death of Warrior #185, Federico Aramburu. The embodiment of a true Warrior and much-loved by all, the thoughts of everyone past and present at the club, are with his family at this immensely difficult time.

    Perpignan stated on Twitter: “Immense sadness at the announcement of the death of our former player Frederico Martin-Aramburu in tragic circumstances. USAP sends its most sincere condolences to his family and loved ones.”

    World Rugby said: “The rugby family mourns the loss of former Argentina winger Federico Martín Aramburú at the age of 42. Part of Los Pumas squad who finished third at RWC 2007, he won 22 caps for his country and represented the likes of Glasgow Warriors, Perpignan and Biarritz.”

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    Scottish journalist Mark Palmer wrote: “That is absolutely horrendous news about Federico Aramburu. One of the nicest, hardest-working people I encountered during my time Glasgow Warriors. Devastating for his young family.”

    Aramburu had played for Biarritz, Perpignan and Dax in France and Glasgow Warriors in Scotland.

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    MP are a NZ side through and through, NZ is even having to pay for it.

    Yes they caved to public demand, I bet it accomplished a lot of internal goals. They could have left it to the other groups, but I’m of the belief that they weren’t showing the capability to make it work as being a good reason for NZR to jump in and do it. I think it’s actually funded 50/50 between NZR and WR though.

    (when nothing was stopping a pi player playing for any side in Super Rugby)

    Neither is that fact true. Only 3 non NZ players are allowed in each squad.


    I see you also need to learn what the term poach means - take or acquire in an unfair or clandestine way. - Moana have more slots for non eligible players (and you have seen many return to an NZ franchise) so players are largely making their own choice without any outside coercion ala Julian Savea.

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    JW 26 minutes ago
    Kyren Taumoefolau All Blacks stance splits opinions on eligibility

    Yes! Well, not so much both ways, more both ends. She is only thinking of players who give up one dream to pursue another, that is players coming towards the end/cross roads of their aspirations, but it is also perfectly fine for someone to do that at the beginning of their career too, yes.


    Very good post.

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    JW 30 minutes ago
    Kyren Taumoefolau All Blacks stance splits opinions on eligibility

    No. She’s saying it’s the reason she voted for it when she was in World Rugby, not why everyone else voted in favour.


    You also seem to be mistaken that she was critizing Kyren for it. You are way off the mark other than suggesting it’s fine for Kyren to switch allegiance.


    You also either don’t understand what the word poach means; take or acquire in an unfair or clandestine way. - or you’re not familiar with Kyren’s decision/circumstance.

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    JWH 2 hours ago
    'Matches between Les Bleus and the All Blacks are rarely for the faint-hearted.'

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    'Matches between Les Bleus and the All Blacks are rarely for the faint-hearted.'

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    SC 3 hours ago
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    Fair point. Serin is very good as are the others CV lists at 9.


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    CV 3 hours ago
    'Matches between Les Bleus and the All Blacks are rarely for the faint-hearted.'

    Serin oozes class. He’d walk into any other test side. Then they also have Jauneau, Coly, Couilloud, Le Garrec… Six or so test level nines. At 10 they have Hastoy, Berdeu, Reus, Le Brun… At Toulouse they have 21 year old Valentin Delpy. He’s excellent too. The only position I see they have less depth in is tighthead prop. Haven’t been impressed with Colombe.

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    SC 3 hours ago
    'Matches between Les Bleus and the All Blacks are rarely for the faint-hearted.'

    Did Ireland beat the All Blacks after the 22 series?


    Wasn’t it the Irish who were patting themselves on the back at the RWC after their pool victory over South Africa telling them they will see them again in the Finals overlooking their QF vs the All Blacks?


    If you are going to lecture NZ on respect then don’t live in a glass house, Red.

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    JW 3 hours ago
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    I think he should need to go and permanently reside in Tonga

    That’s ridiculous, aren’t both his parents Tongan? Thanks like saying Lomax shouldn’t have been allowed to be an All Black.

    I don't see any benefit to NZ rugby

    How is being able to select someone with the experience of going to a Rugby World Cup already not a huge benefit for the All Blacks?

    Fiji is a viable rugby nation with it's sides talent overwhelmingly coming from Fiji, Tonga and Samoa should have to do the same

    You need to give it the same amount of time then.


    Again, you’re making no sense. It seems like you really are trying to make an example of the wrong situation because of the NH poaching problem. I suggest you listen to what I’m telling you and not just gloss over the facts to suite your argument.

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