We’re back! Ahead of RWC 2023, we take a closer look at the teams you won’t know so much about. Our first episode focuses on rugby in South America, which has exploded in this World Cup cycle, despite all the challenges of COVID-19. The establishment of the first franchise-based, professional rugby competition in the region, Superliga Americana de Rugby, subsequently rebranded as Super Rugby Americas, directly led to the strengthening of Chile such they qualified for RWC 2023 directly. This cycle also saw the emergence of Colombia as a force in women’s rugby by earning a place in the inaugural WXV competition whilst Brazil continued its status on the 7s circuit. Our guests today are the CEO of the Brazilian Rugby Union (CBRu), Mariana Miné, and Paul Tait, co-founder of leading English-language digital publication, Americas Rugby News. NOTE: Outside Centre Enterprises will be in France for part of the tournament, so if you are looking to create or partner up for audio content around the event, get in touch via one of the below methods. Episode highlights: [1:45] Mariana Miné, CEO of Brasil Rugby (CBRu) [19:15] Paul Tait, co-founder, Americas Rugby News   Follow/connect with us on Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast Follow/connect with us on Twitter/X: @outsidectrpod Follow/connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/outside-centre-enterprises/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_search_srp_all%3BCW1ODyb0S9W1UFyIaLIzVw%3D%3D or search “Outside Centre Enterprises” Email the show: outsidecentrepod@outlook.com Brasil Rugby: https://brasilrugby.com.br/ Americas Rugby News: https://www.americasrugbynews.com/