Las Tucanes, bound for Ireland

Colombia’s women’s rugby team Las Tucanes are to arrive in Ireland today to participate in the upcoming qualifying tournament for the World Rugby Sevens World Series. They will participate in group B, joining Holland, China and Kenia.

The qualifying tournament is to feature a total of twelve competitors of whom the top two will secure their places on the world circuit. Additional teams competing include Brazil, Japan, Samoa and Wales in Group A in addition to Ireland, Hong Kong, Mexico and South Africa in Group C.

It will be the first time that Colombia has faced European, Asian and African opposition, opening new doors for the future of the game both within Colombia and worldwide. Even without qualifying Colombia will obtain vital experience ahead of competing at the 2016 Olympic Games.

The Women’s Circuit is played over six legs: London, São Paulo, Dubai, Amsterdam, Atlanta and Canada.

Las Tucanes Schedule (Colombia Time)
August 22 Colombia vs Holland 5:22am
August 22 Colombia vs China 8:16am
August 22 Colombia vs Kenya 10:38am

August 23 Depending on the Group Results
Quarter Finals
Semi Finals
Final

Colombia Roster
Claudia Alejandra Betancur, Laura Isabel González, Estefanía Ramírez, Nicole Acevedo Tangarife, Camile Lopera, Solangue Delgado, Catalina Ramírez Talero, Carolina Naranjo, Isabel Romeo Benitez, Ruth Lozano, Catalina Arango, Katherinne Medina

Head Coach: Laurent Palau
Assistant Coach: Carlos Londoño