Vulcanizados Álvarez El Salvador extended its perfect start to the Liga Iberdrola season, maintaining the top spot in the standings after a commanding 92-0 victory over Barcelona Universitari Club during the third round of play. While the defending champions solidified their dominance, the weekend also saw the first wins of the season for Silicius Rugby Majadahonda and Rugby Turia, according to results reported by FERugby.
El Salvador Dominates at Pepe Rojo
The league leaders demonstrated their offensive depth in Valladolid, scoring 14 tries against Barcelona Universitari Club. FERugby reported that the match was effectively decided by halftime, with the hosts holding a 50-0 lead. Claudia de la Loma led the scoring effort with three tries, while Sheila Carlevaris added a brace. Bingbing Vergara contributed significantly through both her individual scoring and accuracy with the boot, securing five points for the table-topping side.
Getxo Rugby Remains Unbeaten
Getxo Rugby preserved its undefeated status by defeating Cajasol Sevilla Cocos 20-12 at Fadura. The Basque side established an early 15-0 lead before the break, fueled by a penalty from Naroa Azpitarte and tries from Maider Aresti and Goreti Barrutieta. Although Lur Ojembarrena extended the lead to 20-0 in the second half, the visitors narrowed the gap late in the match with scores from Irene Romero and Lose Kuli. El Periodico Digital noted that this result confirms Getxo as a primary contender in the early stages of the season.
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Majadahonda and Turia Secure First Victories
Silicius Rugby Majadahonda rebounded from two opening losses to defeat Rialta CRAT Coruña 49-10 at Puerta de Hierro. Despite conceding an early try to Mariana Romero, the Madrid side responded with a clinical performance, featuring tries from Camino Sotomayor, Claudia Pérez, and Inés Paterna before halftime. The team continued its momentum after the break, with additional scores from Bárbara Hardisson, Amets Ulibarri, Chloë Arroyo, Martina Márquez, and Lucía Calvo.
In Valencia, the newly promoted Rugby Turia achieved its first top-tier victory by beating Olímpico de Pozuelo 47-15. After trailing 14-15 at halftime, the home side dominated the second half, scoring five unanswered tries. Carlota Pardo recorded two tries, while Cristina López Calderón managed the team’s successful conversions.
Current Liga Iberdrola Standings
Following the conclusion of the third round, the leaderboard reflects the following point distribution:
| Team | Points |
|---|---|
| Vulcanizados Álvarez El Salvador | 14 |
| Getxo Rugby | 13 |
| Rialta CRAT Coruña | 9 |
| Silicius Rugby Majadahonda | 6 |
| CR Sant Cugat | 5 |
| Rugby Turia | 5 |
| Olímpico de Pozuelo | 2 |
| Barcelona Universitari Club | 2 |
| Cajasol Sevilla Cocos | 1 |
Questions Regarding Early Season Form
How does the current points system impact the standings?
Teams earn five points for a victory, with additional bonus points available for scoring four or more tries or losing by seven points or fewer. This structure accounts for the 14 points held by El Salvador and the tight gap between mid-table clubs like Majadahonda, Sant Cugat, and Turia.
Which teams are yet to secure a win this season?
Cajasol Sevilla Cocos sits at the bottom of the table with one point, having failed to secure a victory in their opening three matches. Olímpico de Pozuelo and Barcelona Universitari Club also remain winless, both holding two points from the initial rounds.
The league enters the next phase of the schedule with El Salvador holding a narrow one-point lead over Getxo Rugby, leaving the question of which team will eventually break the undefeated streaks of the top two clubs unanswered.
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