Rugby union in Guatemala

[3] A few months later graduates of "Escuela Internacional de Educación Física y Deporte de Cuba" and residents of Guatemala City ("Guate") with the support of expatriates began rugby training thanks to Macy's and Hecht's efforts by sending balls and other equipment to Guatemala City.Due to the Guatemala City team's location and contacts they were tasked to organize the first Guatemalan Rugby Union inter-club game.The Guatemala City team, needing an official name before the match, chose to be called the Jaguares by majority vote.Between the first and second matches Nilton Noriega was contacted by Ramón Colé and members of the Costa Rica Rugby Union.With a solid rugby foundation in place Guatemala was better prepared for the 2008 Central American Tri Nations Cup hosted by Costa Rica.The “Copa República Argentina 7's A-side” sponsored by the Argentine Embassy and Consulate was organized by Santa Rosa RC with teams from: Mexico (Tazmania “A” and “B”), “Red Devils” from Panama, ”Bocaracas” from Costa Rica, Guatemala Rugby Club, Santa Rosa Rugby Club, Xela RFC and a barbarians team participating.The Quetzales were allowed to play as guests and were undefeated during the 2010 season and secured first place with El Salvador Torogoces "A" in second and GRC in 3rd.
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