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Brazil championships to kick off this weekend

Published by IRL
09 Feb 2021

The Brazilian women’s Rugby League Championship Women and the Brazilian men’s Rugby League 9s Championship will both start on February 13 and 14 in São Lourenço.

The Women´s Championship will have eight clubs and in phase one, it will have games in a “festival format” of two x 20-minute halves.

 

The games will be preceded by coaching sessions from the technical team headed up by Paul Grundy, Robert Burgin and Zach Grundy. They will provide guidance and support for players, coaches and match officials as well as looking out for talented individuals. There will be over 200 athletes taking part and the top four teams will advance to the semi-finals which will be played as full games.

The men’s 9s will feature six clubs divided into two groups of three. The Brasil 9s is the oldest championship in Latin America and with all clubs registered being new this year, there will certainly be a new name on the trophy.


"There is record participation in both categories, in both the number of players and new clubs. Rugby League is becoming increasingly strong in Brazil, even against the backdrop of COVID-19.

 

“It is important to emphasise that all athletes will be tested prior to participation, the event will be played behind closed doors and with the players following strict guidelines.” commented Hugo Fróes, COO of Brasil Rugby League.

Women's Teams:
Melina
Melina 2
Minas Miners
Vitória Rhinos
Taubate
Maringá
Goianos
Urutau

Men's Teams:
Minas Miners
Rio Sharks
São Paulo Raiders
São Paulo Raiders 2
Taubaté
Urutau

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