Completing an impressive start to 2016 Argentina have won the Viña del Mar 7’s in Chile. The tournament title follows winning the American Sevens last weekend at home in Mar del Plata. The Argentine side regathered from an opening day loss against South Africa to go unbeaten on day two …
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On the opening day of this weekend’s international Rugby Sevens tournament Los Pumas 7s fell to South Africa in Viña del Mar, Chile. With two wins and one loss, Argentina came through the opening day at the Casillero del Diablo 7s as the second best side. Playing with a roster …
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Two spots were taken for the world’s premier annual Rugby Sevens event today as Brazil and Chile sealed qualification for the Hong Kong Sevens. The two South American countries earned the right to compete in Hong Kong this year by finishing as the top two in the Sevens tournament in …
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A Brazilian rugby exposition is taking place in São Paulo. Organized by Portal do Rugby founder, Victor Ramalho the exposition showcases the sport of rugby in Brazil over the years. Contrary to popular understanding rugby has a deep history in Brazil which the exposition illustrates. Ramalho points out that “the objective …
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The 30th edition of the Sevens Viña del Mar is coming up in Chile. This coming weekend the 2016 edition of Chile’s biggest annual international event, the Casillero del Diablo Seven Viña will take place. Headlining the tournament will be the current world number two at Rugby Sevens, South Africa in …
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Paraguay is to play in the Campeonato Argentino, it was confirmed on Monday by the Union de Rugby del Paraguay (Paraguayan Rugby Union – URP). The Paraguayan national men’s team, Los Yakarés will play in Argentina’s national provincial championship, the Campeonato Argentino. The players of tomorrow will likewise compete, doing so in the junior …
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63 Uruguayan players have been named on the new Estadio Charrúa High Performance Centre list. Those named are to begin preparations for 2016 next week, meeting on January 4 in Montevideo. The cited players are a mixture of Los Teros, Uruguay XV and Teros Sevens and all will train at the …
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The new Head Coach of Los Teros rugby sevens team, Diego Rodríguez has named a 16-man roster to train for upcoming international duty. With rugby xv duty having come to a close for the year focus has turned to rugby sevens. In the case of Los Teros 7s the players …
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Ecuador is to play host to a Women’s International Rugby Sevens tournament for the first time ever in January 2016. The two-day tournament will take place in the country’s largest city, Guayaquil on January 15-16 at Parque Samanes. Involved will be eight Ecuadorian women’s sides in addition to Jaguares RC …
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This past Saturday’s international match between Brazil and Colombia saw the home side coming out on top. The powerful and comprehensive 44-0 result enables the Tupis to focus on the Americas Rugby Championship knowing that their place in the 2016 South American Championship has been secured. In an effort to …
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