The opening round of the Uruguayan qualifying tournament was played last weekend. A number of encouraging matches were played and the Week 1 results saw Los Cuervos and Montevideo Cricket Club (MVCC) out of the blocks with impressive wins.In the match of the round Old Boys defeated Pucuru Stade Gaulois (PSG) 27-19.
Round One Results
Old Boys 27–19 Pucuru Stade Gaulois
Los Cuervos 67–0 Seminario
MVCC 38–0 Ceibos
In round two there are to be more matches, five in total. Ceibos Rugby Club will have the round off while Old Christians, Old Boys, Carrasco Polo, Lobos and Champagnat are all to have home advantage.
Old Christians vs Los Cuervos
Old Boys vs Trébol
Carrasco Polo vs MVCC
Lobos vs Pucuru Stade Gaulois
Champagnat vs Seminario
In total the qualifying tournament features eleven teams. Of them six will go on to play in the elite level national tournament, the Campeonato Uruguayo.