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The Chile national rugby team, nicknamed Los Cóndores, compete in the Rugby World Cup and the World Rugby Nations Cup.
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Chile are currently 16th in the World Rugby Rankings. This is currently their highest ranking they have had.
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The history of rugby union in Chile dates back to 1936, meaning the country was one of the first in South America to start playing the sport.
In 1989, Chile became one of the founding members of Sudamérica Rugby, alongside Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Since then, Chile has become a key member of many of South America’s regional tournaments, including the South American Rugby Championship (which they’ve won once in 2015) and the Americas Rugby Championship. Today, the team is widely considered to be the third-best in South America, behind Argentina and Uruguay.
Chile’s finest achievement on the international stage came in 2023, when the team officially represented their country at the Rugby World Cup. They overcame the odds in qualifying, beating both Canada and the United States in two-legged play-offs. Sadly though, this was the end of their fairytale story and they were beaten in every pool game.
Chile are very much a team on the up. They’ve qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup and they’re set to join the newly formed World Rugby Nations Cup in 2026.
FAQs
When was the Chile rugby team founded?
The Chile rugby team played in their first international in 1936. They were defeated 0-29 by Argentina in Valparaíso.
What is the Chile rugby team’s biggest win?
The Chile rugby team’s biggest win came in May 2003, when they defeated Paraguay 102-0.
What is the Chile rugby team’s biggest defeat?
Chile’s biggest defeat came at the hands of Argentina in Montevideo. They were beaten 89-6 in May 2009.
Have Chile ever appeared at the Rugby World Cup?
Yes, Chile made their first Rugby World Cup appearance in 2023. They’ve also qualified for the 2027 tournament.
Who is Chile's record appearance maker?
José Larenas is Chile’s record appearance maker. He was capped 50 times by his country between 2012 and 2023.
Who has scored the most tries for Chile?
José Larenas holds the record for the most tries scored for Chile. He scored 11 tries for his country between 2012 and 2023.
Who has scored the most points for Chile?
Santiago Videla has scored the most points for Chile. Still a key member of the team, he’ll be looking to add to his tally of nearly 300 in the years to come.
