South American Cup : 2018

In the men's game, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia men played for the Regional Championship. Last year Chile was also involved but this year they had to compete for World Cup qualification in the USA so their non-attendance was understandable.

Men's South American Cup:

23rd November. Sao Paulo, Brazil

Brazil 52-14 Colombia

The Confederação Brasileira de Rugby League won their first ever RL match in defeating the Colombia Rugby League XIII in the opening round of the Federación Latinoamericana de Rugby League. It would have helped Brazil that Colombia only had twelve players and no interchange substitutes due to delays in travel. Still, you can only play what's in front of you.

24th November. Sao Paulo, Brazil

Argentina 28-16 Colombia

Colombia had to back up one day later against an Argentina side comprised of players from the Entre Rios region.

25th November. Sao Paulo, Brazil

Brazil 22-20 Argentina

The hosts added to their tally of one international win with another, just two days after the first one. Brazil did have a break of one day between fixtures, whereas Argentina had to play on two consecutive days. I guess the host should get a slightly better draw. It may not have made a difference.

Below is the brief history of the cup.

	LATIN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
	YEAR	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
	2017	Chile	Argentina	Colombia	Brazil
	2018	Brazil	Argentina	Colombia	-

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In the women’s South American Cup, Brazil and Argentina played in the first full sanctioned Women’s Rugby League International to take place in Latin America. Brazil was victorious 48-0. (more on this game and the other 2018 women's matches can be seen by clicking here).