Cobras Brasil XV
Cobras Brasil XV (formerly known as Corinthians Rugby) is a professional rugby union team based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The team was founded in 2019 to compete in Súper Liga Americana de Rugby. The team was formerly the rugby section of the Corinthians multi sport club,[1] but ahead of the 2021 season changed their name to Cobras Brasil XV.[2]
Founded | 2021 (2019 as Corinthians Rugby) | |
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Ground(s) | TBA (Capacity: TBA) | |
Coach(es) | Emiliano Bergamaschi | |
Captain(s) | TBA | |
League(s) | Súper Liga Americana de Rugby | |
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2020 season as Corinthians
Corinthians Rugby was the only team that haven't played a single match in the cancelled 2020 season. The team only played one warm-up match in Montevideo against Peñarol Rugby (a 45-14 defeat, on February 26th). SLAR's season was cancelled in March, one day before Corinthians' first match against Olimpia Lions in Asunción.
Stadium
Due to the pandemics, the Brazilian team won't play at home in the 2021 season. The team is based in São Paulo. The training center is the Núcleo de Alto Rendimento de São Paulo (NAR). The home stadium for the 2022 season in yet to be confirmed.
Current squad
The following players have reported for Corinthians for the 2020 season:[3]. The 2021 squad is yet to be anounced.
Note: Flags indicate national union as has been defined under WR eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-WR nationality.
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See also
References
- “CBRu approve Corinthians for SLAR”
- "Cobras Brasil XV replace Corinthians in 2021 SLAR". Americas Rugby News. 4 February 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
- ”Americas Rugby News: 2020 Súper Liga – Corinthians“