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UAR, Santa Fe Producciones Seal Deal for Litoral Franchise in Súper Rugby Américas 2026

The agreement formalizes Argentina's fourth entry for the 2026 season to expand player pathways.

Carlos Fertonani, Rubén González Fresneda (URR), Gabriel Travaglini (UAR), Enrique Patrizi (UER) y Martín Cipriani (USR) en la firma del acuerdo para el nacimiento de una nueva franquicia en el Súper Rugby Américas. (Prensa UAR)
El Súper Rugby Américas sigue creciendo.

Overview

  • The Unión Argentina de Rugby and Santa Fe Producciones signed a commercial representation agreement to launch a Litoral franchise starting in 2026.
  • The new team becomes Argentina's fourth entrant alongside Dogos XV, Pampas and Tarucas, bringing the competition to eight franchises.
  • UAR president Gabriel Travaglini and Santa Fe Producciones CEO Carlos Fertonani led the signing, with the Entrerriana, Rosario and Santafesina unions serving as guarantors.
  • Organizers detailed a 2026 format of 14 regular rounds plus semifinals and a final, totaling 59 matches in a mid-February to mid-June window.
  • The 2026 field will feature Peñarol (Uruguay), Selknam (Chile), Yacare XV (Paraguay) and Cobras Brasil XV alongside the four Argentine sides.