1961 South American Rugby Championship

The 1961 South American Rugby Championship was the third edition of the competition of the leading national Rugby Union teams in South America.

3° Sudamericano de Rugby
Tournament details
Host nation Uruguay
Date8–14 October 1961
Countries Argentina
 Brazil
 Chile
 Uruguay
Final positions
Champions Argentina
Runner-up Chile
Tournament statistics
Matches played6
1958
1964

The tournament was played in Uruguay and won by Argentina.

Standings

Team Played Won Drawn Lost For Against Difference Pts
 Argentina 33001076+1016
 Chile 32016521+444
 Uruguay 31021972−532
 Brazil 300313105−920

Results

8 October 1961
Argentina  11–3  Chile
Carrasco Polo, Montevideo

8 October 1961
Uruguay  11–8  Brazil
Carrasco Polo, Montevideo

12 October 1961
Argentina  60–0  Brazil
Carrasco Polo, Montevideo

12 October 1961
Uruguay  5–28  Chile
Carrasco Polo, Montevideo

14 October 1961
Uruguay  3–36  Argentina
Carrasco Polo, Montevideo

14 October 1961
Brazil  5–34  Chile
Carrasco Polo, Montevideo

References

  • Union Argentina de Rugby (December 1961). "MEMORIA Temporada año 1961" (.pdf) (in Spanish).
  • IRB – South American Championship 1961
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