Benjamin Urdapilleta comes out of retirement aged 39 with Top 14 deal
Former Argentina international Benjamin Urdapilleta has come out of retirement aged 39 to join Top 14 strugglers Perpignan.
Josh Raisey
12 Nov 2025, 8:53
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Pro D2 clubs fined for final whistle violence in France
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