Brazil Crowned Sul Americano Sevens Champions

Titled Aquece Rio, or Rio Warm-up, the two-day women’s Rugby Sevens tournament brought together eight South American countries. They competed in the heat of Brazil’s second largest city and did so at the Parque Olímpico Deodoro, the same venue that will host the 2016 Olympic Games.

Brazil won the title by defeating Argentina 27-5 in the final. Earlier in the day the Portuguese speaking country had recorded Quarter Final and Semi Final wins over Chile and Colombia. The extent of Brazil’s superiority can be seen in Argentina’s one try being the only try conceded by Brazil in the tournament.

The Rio 2016 bound Colombia finished third, downing neighbors Venezuela 14-0. The remaining final places saw Paraguay finishing 5th, Chile 6th, Peru 7th and Uruguay 8th.

Day Two Results
Quarter Finals
Brazil 41-0 Chile
Colombia 36–5 Uruguay
Venezuela 17–0 Paraguay 0
Argentina 38–0 Peru

Plate Semi Finals
Chile 12–7 Uruguay
Paraguay 19–12 Peru

Cup Semi Finals
Brazil 31–0 Colombia
Argentina 22–5 Venezuela

7th Place Final
Peru 15–5 Uruguay

5th Place Final
Paraguay 22–0 Chile

3rd Place Final (Plate Final)
Colombia 14–0 Venezuela

Cup Final
Brazil 27–5 Argentina