The Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) introduced on Friday the creation of a brand new Tremendous Rugby Americas franchise, Litoral. The skilled facet will probably be co-managed by the Unión Santafesina de Rugby (Santa Fe), the Unión de Rugby de Rosario (Rosario, the biggest metropolis in Santa Fe) and the Unión Entrerriana de Rugby (Entre Ríos).
UAR president Gabriel Travaglini was current on the signing of the industrial contract, expressing his pleasure over the mixed effort to develop a brand new Argentinian franchise, as acknowledged on the official web site of the Súper Rugby Américas.
“This growth strengthens not solely Argentina, but in addition rugby all through the area, as a result of it expands the expertise pool, raises the bar, and enhances the spectacle. We’re satisfied that this addition will enrich the match and function a driving drive to proceed driving the expansion of South American rugby.”
The growth will improve Argentina’s participant pool, with greater than 30 new contracts, extending the skilled recreation into new areas.
Argentina has been closely invested in growing Tremendous Rugby Americas as a breeding floor for the subsequent Pumas, starting with Ceibos and Jaguares XV in 2020. Pampas joined in 2023, alongside the rebranded Ceibos – now Dogos XV. The Tarucas have been the newest addition, representing the normal rugby stronghold of Tucumán.
Súper Rugby Américas president Marcello Calandra was elated with the information, as acknowledged on the Súper Rugby Américas web site.
“As organizers of Tremendous Rugby Americas, we’re happy with the affirmation of an eighth franchise, demonstrating that our match is on the precise path, persevering with to develop gamers for nationwide groups and producing a large public curiosity.”
With Litoral’s inclusion, Tremendous Rugby Americas expands to eight franchises: Argentina’s Dogos XV, Pampas and Tarucas, Uruguay’s Peñarol, Brazil’s Cobras, Chile’s Selknam and Paraguay’s Yacaré XV.
The competitors will retain its present format, with a round-robin common season. After 14 rounds, the highest 4 sides progress to single-leg semi-finals.
Peñarol are the present champions. Argentine sides have lifted the trophy twice – Jaguares XV in 2021 and Dogos XV in 2024.
