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Latin America's First LGBTQ+ Rugby Team Debuts, Honors Teammate

6/3/2026

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Ciervos Pampas played its first tournament, reporting empowerment even though the squad needs more training.
After a 22-year-old teammate died by suicide, the club pledged to honor him in every match.
Ciervos Pampas, the first LGBTQ+ rugby team in Latin America, is led by President Caio Varela.
The club promotes an anti-xenophobic, anti-racist, anti-homophobic platform and educates members on gender, sexuality, racism and xenophobia.

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Story summary

Ciervos Pampas played its first tournament, reporting empowerment even though the squad needs more training.
After a 22-year-old teammate died by suicide, the club pledged to honor him in every match.
Ciervos Pampas, the first LGBTQ+ rugby team in Latin America, is led by President Caio Varela.
The club promotes an anti-xenophobic, anti-racist, anti-homophobic platform and educates members on gender, sexuality, racism and xenophobia.