Regional NEA Rugby: Taraguy Maintains Unbeaten Lead as Competition Intensifies
Taraguy remains at the top of the standings in the Regional A of the NEA Rugby Championship after securing a 71-22 victory over Capri. With four rounds completed, the Corrientes-based side holds 20 points, distancing itself from the rest of the field as the tournament reaches its first-quarter milestone. The competition, which features clubs from across Argentina’s northeast and Paraguay, continues to see significant movement in the middle of the table.
Current Standings in the Regional NEA
Following the conclusion of the fourth round, the leaderboard reflects a clear separation between the top contenders and the lower-ranked clubs. According to official data from the Unión de Rugby del Nordeste (URNE), the standings are as follows:
| Club | Points |
|---|---|
| Taraguy | 20 |
| Aranduroga | 15 |
| Curda | 14 |
| San Patricio | 14 |
| Curne | 11 |
| Sixty | 10 |
| San José | 9 |
| Aguará | 5 |
| Regatas | 2 |
| Capri | 0 |
Recent Match Results and Performance Analysis
The latest round saw varied results that shifted the momentum for several clubs. Aranduroga secured a 48-24 road victory against Curne, earning an offensive bonus point. Despite Curne holding a 24-20 lead early in the second half, the visiting side capitalized on a series of penalties to pull away. In other action, San Patricio defeated Regatas Resistencia 35-17, relying on a dominant second-half performance to secure the win.
In Formosa, Sixty earned an important 33-14 result against Aguará, a win that provides breathing room in the middle of the table. Meanwhile, the Paraguayan derby between Curda and San José ended in a narrow 15-13 victory for Curda. For Capri, the season remains difficult; the Misiones-based club currently sits at the bottom of the table without a win, struggling to adjust to the intensity of the Regional A level.
What to Expect in the Fifth Round
The fifth round of the Regional NEA is scheduled for the weekend of July 4 and 5. The fixture list includes several high-stakes matchups that could alter the top four positions:
- Curda vs. Taraguy
- Aranduroga vs. San José
- Regatas vs. Curne
- Sixty vs. San Patricio
- Capri vs. Aguará
The clash between Curda and Taraguy represents the most significant test for the league leaders, as both teams are currently positioned within the top three. For bottom-placed Capri, the upcoming match against Aguará serves as a critical opportunity to secure their first points of the campaign and begin their climb out of the basement.