Quito and Guayaquil clubs Contest Ecuador Final

The Grand Final of Ecuadorian rugby will be contested this coming Satuday, August 29 and will feature clubs from the country’s two largest cities – Guayaquil and the national capital Quito.

The final be take place at the Hacienda La Querencia with the two-time running champions Jibaros Quito Rugby Club hosting Tiburones ADN Rugby Club from Guayaquil. Tiburones ADN Rugby Club reached the final after winning a thriller 33-31 in a match in which both teams crossed for five tries.

Kick-off time for the final is scheduled for 12pm local time with the winner being crowned the national champion of Ecuador.

For many they are playing for national honors with Ecuador a Sudamérica B member and part of the continental championship in this category. The four team tournament will take place in Lima, Peru in November with the host nation being joined by Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela.

Year Ecuador Champion
2008 Nómadas Rugby Club
2009 Nómadas Rugby Club
2010 Nómadas Rugby Club
2011 Nómadas Rugby Club
2012 Nómadas Rugby Club
2013 Jíbaros Rugby Club
2014 Jíbaros Rugby Club

 

About Americas Rugby News

Formally created in June 2015, this website's goal is to increase media exposure of the Tier 2 rugby nations, and create a hub with a focus on the stories of rugby in the Americas - North, Central and South.

Check Also

Solid Mexico Overpower Cayman Islands

A solid showing from Mexico saw Las Serpientes overpowering the Cayman Islands on Saturday. Mexico …