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Peñarol claimed the 2025 Super Rugby Americas title with a narrow 35–34 win over Dogos XV in a dramatic final at Montevideo’s Estadio Charrúa.
The Uruguayans dominated the first half, racking up 21 points to just eight from Dogos XV. Peñarol’s set-piece cut through the Argentinians’ defence, providing front-foot ball for the backline to exploit. Los Teros wing Bautista Basso scored twice in the opening quarter as the home side surged ahead.
The visitors endured a torrid opening 40 minutes, with ill-discipline and handling errors stalling their progress. Their only reward was a penalty from fly-half Juan Baronio.
Peñarol extended their lead nine minutes before the break, with back-row Santiago Civetta powering through the Dogos pack to touch down.
Dogos finally struck back on the stroke of half-time, crossing for their first try of the match to reduce the deficit.
After the break, the hosts continued to apply pressure, camping inside Dogos’ half and hunting for more points. After a series of attacking phases, Ivo Dugonjic’s side found a way through, running in two further tries to stretch their lead to 35–8. Kicker Felipe Etcheverry added the extras.
With the game seemingly out of reach, the Argentinians regrouped and turned to their scrum to generate momentum. They pushed Peñarol back into their own 22 and began to capitalise on their dominance. Scrum-half Agustín Moyano darted over from a quick tap to spark the comeback, before further tries followed from Ignacio Gandin, Juan Greising Revol, and Fabricio Griffo Zaradnik.
Dogos XV closed the gap to just one point in the closing stages but ultimately left themselves too much to do. Peñarol held on to seal the title and spark celebrations in front of a home crowd.
It marks the third Super Rugby Americas title for the Uruguayans since the competition’s inception in 2021.
