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Read More »Selknam experience the roar of the Olímpia Lions
Selknam experienced the roar of the Olímpia Lions. The Chilean SLAR entrant were beaten 22-20 at home by the Olímpia Lions this evening. The match was decided four minutes from full-time with debutant Diego Walter slotting a penalty. The contest was the closest of the opening round of SLAR 2022. …
Read More »Cafeteros Pro surpass expectations against Jaguares XV
Los Cafeteros Pro surpassed expectations in their first match of the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. The Colombian side scored a bonus point in a 33-22 defeat against the 2021 champions Los Jaguares XV. Los Jaguares XV got the bonus point win, but the team did not play with …
Read More »Peñarol overcome Cobras to open SLAR 2022
Peñarol overcame a spirited Cobras effort to open the 2022 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The Uruguayan side completed a 19-10 win, doing so with the teams only able to score three points each during the second half. The match started very well for Os Cobras. The Brazilian …
Read More »Houston SaberCats fortress withstands Seattle Seawolves
The Houston SaberCats were 21-19 winners this evening over the Seattle Seawolves. The victory saw the Texans ending their losing streak to claim an important win. With it the teams trade positions in the MLR Western Conference. A tense opening half saw the teams asked tough questions of each other. …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – Selknam vs Olímpia Lions – ARN Guide
The feature match of the opening round of SLAR 2022 sees Selknam at home against the Olímpia Lions. The teams were both beaten Semi Finalists in the 2021 season and traded wins during the regular season. Selknam’s 2021 SLAR season was a critical component in Chile’s on-field successes last year. …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – Cafeteros Pro vs Jaguares XV – ARN Guide
The defending SLAR champions, Los Jaguares XV open their 2022 campaign against Los Cafeteros Pro in Valparaíso, Chile. The match is a new beginning for many; players looking to boost their careers will be able to demonstrate themselves to a wide audience. Los Cafeteros Pro will be led from the …
Read More »SLAR 2022 – Peñarol vs Cobras – ARN Guide
Season three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) has arrived. Opening the new season will be an Atlantic battle as Peñarol and Os Cobras battle-it-out in the season opener. Peñarol have a line-up containing many players who helped Uruguay qualify for RWC 2023. Like Los Teros, Peñarol are …
Read More »SLAR Season Guide – Selknam
The first Chilean professional rugby team, Selknam will play in season three of the Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR). The team did well in both 2020 and 2021 and progress carried over to the national test team, Los Cóndores. SLAR 2022 will be the third season of the South …
Read More »SLAR 2022 Season Guide – Olímpia Lions
Paraguay’s professional rugby team, the Olímpia Lions had a solid 2021 Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) season. The team reached the knock-out stages and gave Los Jaguares XV a challenge in the Semi Final. The Olímpia Lions enter SLAR 2022 as a reputable team. The Paraguayan-based side’s 2021 season …
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