Paraguay

SLAR Suspended Until 2021

The Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) has been suspended until 2021. The inaugural season began on March 04 with Peñarol vs Selknam and ended on March 14 following Selknam vs Ceibos. The season was limited to just three league matches due to COVID-19. Board meetings on Monday involving representatives …

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Up and Under

Despite what has been a gloomy week for sport – and society in general – there was still rugby news worth lauding. Thus our weekly ‘Up and Under’ continues…   UP Ceibos Ceibos are top of the SLAR with a perfect 10 competition points from two matches. The Argentine side …

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SLAR Indefinitely Suspended

The Súper Liga Americana de Rugby (SLAR) has been indefinitely suspended. It is the final blow for professional rugby in the Americas. It follows the suspension of both Major League Rugby and Super Rugby. SLAR confirmed the decision following the completion of today’s match between Selknam and Los Ceibos in …

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Olímpia Lions vs Corinthians Cancelled

The first ever professional rugby match in Paraguay has been postponed. The Olímpia Lions vs Corinthians fixture has been set to take place behind closed doors, but now it has been cancelled altogether. It will now be rescheduled for a later date. The decision follows government protocol in response to …

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SLAR Preview: Olímpia Lions vs Corinthians

The historic match that Paraguayan and Brazilian rugby supporters have long dreamt of will be realized on Friday. The Olímpia Lions play host to Corinthians in the first-ever professional rugby match involving Paraguay and Brazil. Unfortunately for supporters, the match will be played behind closed doors due to coronavirus. The …

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Olímpia Lions add Pumitas prop Gonzalo Hughes

Olímpia Lions have added former Pumitas prop Gonzalo Hughes to their SLAR roster. The 21-year-old from Jockey Club Córdoba played four matches as a replacement for Argentina at the 2018 World Rugby u20 Championship in France. His nationality is particularly notable in this instance. Just two weeks ago the Paraguayan …

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SLAR Team of the Week – Round 1

Week 1 of the Súper Rugby Americana de Rugby (SLAR) is in the history books. ARN is committed to covering the competition, and as such presents the first edition of the SLAR Team of the Week. It contains the players deemed as the best per position from round 1. 1 …

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Up and Under

Up and Under is a weekly exclusive on Americas Rugby News. It reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week.   UP Canada Men’s Sevens One of the great weekends in Canadian rugby has passed with a new single-day attendance record for the …

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SLAR Highlights: Ceibos vs Olímpia Lions

Los Ceibos gave their home supporters plenty to cheer about last night. The second professional rugby team from Argentina were comprehensive winners over the Olímpia Lions. Those who attended the match in Córdoba were given plenty of reason to return for the week 4 home game against Corinthians. Click here …

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