Rugby: CASI, SIC gain ground as Hindú, Alumni falter; Newman stays on top

The URBA Top 14 rugby league saw significant shifts in the race for the top four spots. CASI and SIC both secured victories, capitalizing on defeats suffered by direct rivals Hindú and Alumni. CASI dominated Atlético del Rosario with a 47-13 win, while SIC defeated Champagnat 39-20.

Newman continued its strong performance, maintaining a ten-point lead at the top of the championship after a 29-19 victory over Alumni. Despite facing challenges, including a marked superiority from Alumni in scrums, Newman found other ways to secure the win, bringing them closer to an early semifinal berth. Alumni, despite the loss, holds onto fourth place on points, tied with SIC.

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Belgrano gave one of the great shocks of the round in Virrey del Pino. They defeated Hindú 36-13, earned a bonus point, and kept their dream of finishing in the top four alive.

In a notable upset, Belgrano Athletic defeated Hindú 36-13, keeping their hopes of reaching the top four alive. Belgrano's defense proved crucial, effectively countering Hindú's attacks and exploiting spaces for counter-attacks. The team secured a bonus point try in the closing moments, reinforcing their position in the league.

Other results saw Los Tilos beat Los Matreros 33-27, CUBA win 19-10 against Regatas Bella Vista, and La Plata achieve a valuable away victory over Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby with a final score of 32-29. With eight rounds left, the competition for semifinal places remains tight, with numerous teams separated by narrow margins.

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Newman continues with a firm pace. The leader overcame Alumni 29-19 in Benavídez and maintains a ten-point advantage over CASI, their closest pursuer.