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🐂🔥 BLACK GOATS DEBUT: DARRIN “EL TORO” FERNÁNDEZ 🇩🇴🐐

From Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to the international stage of rugby 7s. 🌎🏉

El Toro is coming to Dubai!

Born in the Dominican Republic, Darrin Anubis Fernández brings power, explosiveness, rugby IQ, and relentless intensity to the Black Goats squad. A true utility player, he can make an impact on either side of the game, bringing physicality as a forward and speed and versatility as a back.

Currently representing the White Plains Warpigs in the American Rugby Premiership, Darrin competes at a high level in the United States while proudly representing the Dominican Republic National 7s Team. 🇩🇴

🏆 2024 Rugby Americas North Tier 2 Gold Medalist

🥉 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games Bronze Medalist

Darrin has already made his mark on the international stage, capturing gold in 2024 before helping the Dominican Republic secure a historic bronze medal at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, in front of a home crowd.

🌎 SUDAMÉRICA 7s | CÓRDOBA, ARGENTINA

At the recent Sudamérica tournament in Córdoba, Argentina, the commentators gave him a nickname that says it all:

🐂 EL TORO.

💥 Explosive.
💪 Physical.
🧠 Intelligent.
🔥 Relentless.

A competitor who brings power, intensity, and a never-back-down mentality every time he steps onto the pitch.

🇩🇴 National Team: Dominican Republic 7s
🏉 Current Club: White Plains Warpigs
🐐 Squad: Black Goats Rugby
📍 Origin: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
🌍 Next Stop: DUBAI 7s | BLACK GOATS DEBUT

SANTO DOMINGO ➡️ USA ➡️ DUBAI.

A new stage.
A new challenge.
One more reason to fear the herd.

🐂 EL TORO HAS ENTERED THE HERD. 🐐🔥🇩🇴

#BlackGoatsRugby #Dubai7s #ElToro

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🚨 GENTLE BALLS FC SIGNING ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

🇩🇴 WELCOME TO THE GENTLE BALLS, DARRIN “DarWinDel” FERNANDEZ! 🇩🇴

The Dominican speed demon is officially joining the squad wearing the legendary #7. ⚡️

Pacey. Strong. Unnecessarily confident.

A natural left winger who loves taking on defenders, cutting inside, and occasionally remembering he has teammates.

🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
⚡️ Left Wing
🔢 #7
💨 Pace: Pace
💪 Strength: Questionable
🎯 Finishing: Pending investigation

Gentle Balls FC just got a little more dangerous. 🥵⚽️

Welcome to the family, DarWinDel.

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take me back to the motherland🤍

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Unas postales de nuestra ciudad capital. Gente bonita ☺️. Gracias por tanto, Colombia.🇨🇴

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Ya regresamos! De nuevo con el equipo Nacional! DR 🇩🇴

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If you can’t find space, you gotta make it…

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I was once again blessed with the opportunity to play for my country this past weekend at Bogota 7’s. I would like to thank God first , my coaches, my teammates, and everyone who was in attendance for creating such a special experience I was able to be apart of. I am greatful that I got to meet and be surrounded by such amazing people while playing the sport I love.
@dominicana.rugby on top🇩🇴❤️
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Special Thanks as well to:
@black.goats.rugby 🐐
@publicadrian1 📸

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Not many people truly understand the kind of love rugby creates. It’s more than just a game—it’s the early mornings, the sacrifices, the setbacks, the lessons, and the people you meet along the way. Once rugby becomes part of your life, it stays with you.
The last time I had the honor of representing the Dominican Republic was around 2019–2020. Around that time, I was told that if I wanted to wear the Dominican jersey again, I needed to improve my game. It wasn’t easy to hear, but it became motivation. I kept working, kept learning, and trusted the process.
Fast forward to 2026. I was fortunate enough to win a tournament with the Army Rugby team, and shortly after, I received the opportunity to represent the Dominican Republic once again. To put that jersey back on, share the field with an incredible group of athletes, and represent my culture, my family meant more than anyone can imagine
I learned something from every teammate and every opponent I competed against. To top it all off, I was blessed to score my first international try against Guatemala—a moment I’ll never forget.
This journey reminded me that the best things in life take time. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and every setback can become part of your comeback if you keep putting in the work.
Proud is an understatement. Filled with gratitude. Filled with joy. Gracias a uno de los mejor fotógrafo @publicadrian1
Siempre un honor representar a la República Dominicana. 🇩🇴🏉
#rugby #dominicanos #onedayatime

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We are just getting started…

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A strong circle changes everything. Same vision. Same grind. Different results this year. 💯🔥 #Brotherhood #gymlife #explorereels #motivation #gymrat

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El Consulado de la República Dominicana en Nueva York, recibió con gran orgullo y emoción la visita de los jugadores Darrin Fernández y David Hightower, destacados integrantes de la Selección Dominicana de Rugby.

Para esta sede consular constituye un verdadero honor recibir a atletas dominicanos que con entrega, disciplina y pasión, representan dignamente nuestra bandera y continúan llevando en alto el nombre de la República Dominicana en escenarios internacionales a través del deporte.

Su esfuerzo y compromiso son motivo de inspiración para toda nuestra comunidad dominicana.

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL OF MY DOMINICANS 🇩🇴🫶🏽✨

#delomio #dominicanindependenceday #platanopower

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