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Argentina wins men's and women's rugby sevens titles

Overview

Following their success at the South American Games in Rosario, the Argentine national rugby sevens teams, Los Pumas 7s and Las Yaguaretés, moved to Villa Carlos Paz to compete in the South American Sevens tournament on October 10 and 11, 2026.

Las Yaguaretés entered the competition seeking a fourth consecutive continental title. The women’s squad, led by coaches Nahuel García and Facundo Salas, maintained the same 12-player roster that secured the recent gold medal. Captain Paula Pedrozo highlighted that playing on home soil provides a significant advantage due to local crowd support.

The men’s team, directed by Santiago Gómez Cora, aimed to gain competitive experience before the World Circuit season. Entering the tournament with a record 11 continental titles, Los Pumas 7s competed in Group A of the Cup.

On the opening day of the tournament at the Carlos Paz Rugby Club, both national teams remained undefeated. Los Pumas 7s secured first place in Zone A after a 59-0 victory over Paraguay and a 24-7 win against Colombia, with tries scored by Francisco Calello, Santino Zangara, and Sebastián Dubuc. Las Yaguaretés also dominated their matches, recording a 62-0 win over the Dominican Republic and a 69-0 victory against Guatemala.

Argentina concluded the tournament by securing double continental titles. Los Pumas 7s claimed their 12th South American title by defeating Chile 24-5 in the final, remaining undefeated throughout the competition. Las Yaguaretés achieved their fourth consecutive championship with a 19-10 victory over Brazil in the final. The tournament also served as a qualification pathway for the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers, and the World Rugby Sevens Challenger series.

Entities

Santiago Gómez Cora · Las Yaguaretés · Carlos Paz Rugby Club · Pumas 7s · Rosario

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Argentina wins men's and women's rugby titles at Sudamericano 7s

    Argentina's Los Pumas 7s and Las Yaguaretés both won the 2026 Sudamericano de Seven in Córdoba, securing continental titles and Olympic qualification pathways.

  2. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Villa Carlos Paz to host South American Seven rugby tournament

    Argentina's Los Pumas 7’s and Las Yaguaretés will compete in the South American Seven tournament in Villa Carlos Paz on October 10-11, following their recent gold medal success.

  3. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Argentina's rugby sevens teams advance to finals at South American Games

    Argentina's Pumas 7s and Las Yaguaretés rugby teams have advanced to the finals of the 2026 South American Games in Rosario following dominant undefeated performances.

  4. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Pumas 7s and Yaguaretés set for Odesur Games in Rosario

    Argentina's Pumas 7s and Yaguaretés rugby teams will compete in the Odesur Games in Rosario, aiming for regional dominance and Pan American Games qualification.

  5. [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Las Yaguaretés finish undefeated at Pre-Odesur Tournament

    Argentina’s women’s rugby sevens team, Las Yaguaretés, finished undefeated at the Pre-Odesur Tournament in Córdoba, while Argentina XV suffered a narrow 25-24 loss to the USA.

Sources

americasrugbynews.com · carlospazvivo.com · centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · cfin.com.ar · clubmidland.com.ar · cordobaxv.com.ar · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · deportelauquen.com.ar · dobleamarilla.com.ar · eleco.com.ar · elpueblodigital.uy · facundoquiroga.com · hoydia.com.ar · mejorinformado.com · mgradio.com.ar · olimpiadatododia.com.br · radiomhumahuaca.com.ar · sitiosargentina.com.ar

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