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Six Countries to compete in Women’s Sevens in El Salvador

The governing body of Latin American Rugby, Sudamérica Rugby has confirmed the calendar for the upcoming women’s Rugby Sevens South American Championship. To be played in the Central American republic of El Salvador the competition will bring together competing teams from six countries.

On December 11 and 12 official test matches will be played involving Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama and Peru. The tournament format will see all countries facing one-another and being classified into the play-offs depending on their performance.

1st will face 2nd in the Cup Final, 3rd vs 4th in the Plate Final and 5th vs 6th in the Bronze Final. The winner of the event will qualify for the 2016 Test event in Rio de Janeiro.

The event is to be organized by the Confederación Sudamericana de Rugby in conjunction with World Rugby.

Friday December 11
9:30am El Salvador vs Guatemala
9:55am Costa Rica vs Panama
10:20am Peru vs Nicaragua
11:35am Costa Rica vs El Salvador
12:00pm Nicaragua vs Guatemala
12:25pm Peru vs Panama
1:40pm Nicaragua vs Costa Rica
2:05pm Panama vs El Salvador
2:30pm Peru vs Guatemala
Saturday December 12
9:30am Panama vs Nicaragua
9:55am Guatemala vs Costa Rica
10:20am Peru vs El Salvador
11:10am Guatemala vs Panama
11:35am El Salvador vs Nicaragua
12:00pm Peru vs Costa Rica
12:50pm Bowl Final
1:15pm Plate Final
1:40pm Cup Final

 

 

 

 

 

 

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