1) Biography
Clàudia Peña Hidalgo was born in Barcelona, Spain, on 26 October 2004, and has quickly established herself as one of Spanish rugby’s brightest talents. Playing as a fullback, she made her professional debut in 2022 with AVR FC Barcelona before continuing her rapid rise through the game.
Standing 1.65 metres tall and weighing 63 kilograms, Peña has built an impressive career at both club and international level. Her performances have taken her from the Spanish domestic leagues to England’s Premiership Women’s Rugby, where she now represents Harlequins Women while continuing to play for the Spanish national team.
Her journey has been marked by promotion-winning campaigns, standout international displays, and recognition on the world stage at a remarkably young age.
2) List of Teams Played For
- AVR FC Barcelona (2020–2024)
- Iberians Sitges (2024)
- Harlequins Women (2024–Present)
3) Rugby World Cups Played
Clàudia Peña was selected for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England after Spain secured qualification by winning WXV 3 in 2024.
4) Key Career Moments
Peña joined AVR FC Barcelona in 2020 when the club launched its women’s team to compete in the Catalan second division. The team enjoyed an incredible rise through the leagues, earning promotion first to the División de Honor Catalana, then to Spain’s División de Honor B, and finally reaching the Liga Iberdrola, the highest level of domestic women’s rugby in Spain.
She earned her first international cap against Russia during the 2022 European Championship, marking the beginning of her international career.
In 2023, she competed at the France Rugby Sevens World Series tournament in Toulouse, where her outstanding performances earned her a place in the tournament’s Dream Team.
That same year, she was selected for Spain’s squad at WXV 2023, continuing her rapid progression on the international stage.
In June 2024, Peña signed for Harlequins Women, taking the next major step in her club career by moving to one of England’s leading teams.
Later in 2024, she celebrated victory in WXV 3 with Spain. The triumph secured qualification for the Rugby World Cup, and in the following year she was called up by Juan González Marruecos for the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England.
5) Personal Life
Clàudia Peña was born in Barcelona, Spain. Beyond her birthplace and sporting career, no additional personal information is specified in the provided text.