The Paraná Rugby League team has claimed the inaugural Confederação Brasileira de Rugby League National Men’s Nines title after defeating Urutau in extra time.
The Paraná side ran out 34 – 30 winners after scoring in golden point after the two teams were locked up at 30 – all at the completion of regular time, and finished the day undefeated after recording three wins in the group stages.
In the third-place Play-Off, Tatuapé defeated Rio de Janeiro 10 – 8.
Results:
Game 1: Paraná 18 defeated Tatuapé 12
Game 2: Rio de Janeiro 14 lost to Urutau 18
Game 3: Paraná 24 defeated Urutau 14
Game 4: Tatuapé 28 defeated Rio de Janeiro 8
Game 5: Paraná 30 defeated Rio de Janeiro 6
Game 6: Tatuapé 4 lost to Urutau 6
3rd Place Play-Off: Tatuapé 10 defeated Rio de Janeiro 8
Final: Paraná 34 defeated Urutau 30