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Uruguay A national rugby union team

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Uruguay A
UnionUnión de Rugby del Uruguay
Coach(es)Guzmán Barreiro
Captain(s)Franco Lamanna
Team kit
Change kit

The Uruguay A national rugby union team are the second national rugby union team behind the Uruguay national side.

History

Uruguay A have played Glasgow Caledonians[1] and Edinburgh Reivers[2] in a Challenge tournament in Ontario, Canada in August 1999.

In November 2014 decided to baptize the URU selected as Charrúas XV, days before traveling to Brazil to face the local team friendly

In November 2014, the URU decided to baptize the team as Charruas XV, days before travelling to Brazil to face locals on a friendly match. Uruguay 'A' won the match 25-6.[3]

In early 2015, the team played the UruCup.

In past 2015, the team played the Zona Ascenso B of the Campeonato Argentino, finishing in the 2nd place.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Dispute settled in talks with coaches". Herald Scotland.
  2. ^ "RUGBY UNION: REIVERS BLOW URUGUAY AWAY; Tri-Continental Cup Special". thefreelibrary.com.
  3. ^ "BRASIL FAZ JOGO DURO, MAS CAI DIANTE DO URUGUAI". sharklion.com (in Portuguese).