# Regional NEA rugby tournament progress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-nea-rugby-tournament-progress
> Updated: 2026-08-18T22:51:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The first phase of the 2026 Regional NEA rugby tournament has concluded after nine rounds of matches. In a notable upset, CURNE defeated the previously undefeated leader Taraguy with a score of 32-16 in Monte Alto, though Taraguy maintains the top position in the standings.

Aranduroga moved into second place following a 66-17 win over Capri. Both Sixty and Capri have been relegated to the Ascenso zone. The second phase of the tournament will proceed with Taraguy, Aranduroga, CURNE, San José, San Patricio, Regatas, and Aguará.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: San Nicolás Rugby and Primera C teams reach decisive tournament stages

San Nicolás Rugby concludes the Argentine regional rugby regular phase in eighth place, while Guaitarilla FC and Atlético Tumaco secure advancement in Colombia's Primera C football.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-nicols-rugby-and-primera-c-teams-reach-decisive-tournament-stages

### 2026-08-16: Regional NEA Rugby concludes first phase with Taraguy defeat

The Regional NEA rugby tournament's first phase concluded with CURNE defeating undefeated Taraguy 32-16, while Aranduroga secured second place and Sixty was relegated to the Ascenso zone.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-nea-rugby-concludes-first-phase-with-taraguy-defeat

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