| Rugby union in Uruguay | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Uruguay |
| Governing body | Unión de Rugby del Uruguay |
| National team(s) | Uruguay |
| Nickname(s) | Los Teros |
| First played | 1880 |
| Registered players | 37,463[1] |
| Clubs | 28 |
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Rugby union in Uruguay is considered a popular sport. The Uruguay national team, commonly known as Los Teros, have been playing international rugby since the late 1940s and have made appearances in five Rugby World Cups: 1999, 2003, 2015, 2019 and 2023.
Rugby union is a popular recreational sport in Uruguay. Rugby union is considered the third most popular sport, behind association football (soccer) and basketball. The popularity of rugby union took off after the national side qualified for the 1999 Rugby World Cup and the subsequent 2003 World Cup, this saw a renewed interest in the sport and broad media coverage of the game.
- ^ "International Rugby Board – URUGUAY". Archived from the original on 11 November 2012. Retrieved 25 September 2011.