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URBA Top 14: Los Tilos stun CASI, Hindú defeats SIC, and Newman maintains lead
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URBA Top 14: Los Tilos stun CASI, Hindú defeats SIC, and Newman maintains lead

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Los Tilos defeated CASI 33-15, halting the second-place team's momentum in the URBA Top 14 rugby league.
  • Hindú beat SIC 24-18 in a direct semifinal qualifier, while league leaders Newman secured a 41-21 victory over Champagnat.
  • The results of the 19th matchday significantly altered the standings with seven rounds remaining in the regular season.

Los Tilos delivered a major upset in the 19th round of the URBA Top 14 rugby league, defeating CASI 33-15 at home. This victory halted the momentum of CASI, who were the sole second-place team. The win bolsters Los Tilos' aspirations of reaching the playoff positions.

In other key matches, Hindú secured a crucial 24-18 victory over SIC in a direct contest for a semifinal spot. This win marked a strong reaction from Hindú after a previous loss. Newman, the comfortable league leader, continued their winning streak with a 41-21 defeat of Champagnat.

The day also featured a close match in Manuel Gonnet, where La Plata mounted a comeback to win 34-33 against Belgrano Athletic. Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby surprised Regatas Bella Vista with a 32-16 win, and Atlético del Rosario edged out CUBA 41-34.

With only seven rounds left in the regular season, these results have reshuffled the landscape for teams vying for a spot in the semifinals. Hindú is now tied with Alumni in third and fourth place, while SIC remains immediately behind them in a tightly contested race.

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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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