Hugo Porta (born 11 September 1951) is an Argentine retired rugby union player.

In December 2018, Porta was elected as president of Argentine sports club Banco Nación, where he spent his entire career as player.

He played football (soccer) and almost signed for Boca Juniors but then changed to rugby union, joining Banco Nación.

Porta played seven times for the national team the following season, including matches against Romania as well as Ireland and Scotland XVs (non-cap).

Following the 1980 South America tour, Porta led Argentina to two victories over Fiji, and drew with England in 1981.

Following a 20–33 loss to New Zealand that October, the famous 21–21 draw happened on 2 November, with Porta kicking four penalties and three drop goals for 21 points.

In 1991, he was appointed Argentine Ambassador to South Africa by President Carlos Menem, and in 1994, became Argentina's Minister for Sport.

In September 2007, former England captain Will Carling included Porta among his list of top ten rugby players of all time.