Torneo de la URBA
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The Torneo de la Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires
, or simply Torneo de la URBA, is a rugby union
competition in Buenos Aires
, Argentina
. Created in 1899, it is the oldest rugby competition in South America and one of the oldest club competitions in the world.
, the River Plate Rugby Union, was founded in Buenos Aires
, in 1899, by four clubs: Buenos Aires FC
, Belgrano
and Lomas
from Buenos Aires, and Club Atlético
from Rosario
.
That same year, the R.P.R.U. organised the first edition of the Buenos Aires' inter-club competition that is known today as the Torneo de la URBA. The inaugural winners were Lomas Athletic Club.
Today the URBA is Argentina's most powerful provincial union and the Torneo de la URBA the strongest club competition in the country, with 82 clubs playing in 4 divisions.
).
The tournament is one of the country's two main club competitions; the other being the tournament dedicated to the clubs from the provinces (i.e. not from Buenos Aires): the Torneo del Interior
.
The URBA tournament's formula has changed many times since 1899. The most recent inception is 82 clubs playing in 4 divisions: 24 clubs in the first division, 24 in the second, 16 in the third and 18 in the fourth division.
The Top 14 phase takes place over 13 weeks, with every club playing each of their opponents only once (either home or away). At the end of this phase, the first 4 clubs qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament, with the 1st ranked team meeting the 4th and the 2nd meeting the 3rd. Both semi-finals take place on the same weekend on neutral ground. The final usually takes place a week later and the winner of this game is crowned "Campeón de la URBA".
Both the URBA winner and runner-up qualify for the Nacional de Clubes
semi-finals, where they meet the winner and runner-up of the Torneo del Interior
. The winner of that competition is declared Argentine champion.
(CASI) and San Isidro Club
(SIC) with 33 and 25 titles respectively. These are all the champions since then:
Up until 1997 a league system was used, if two or more clubs finished with the same number of points they would share the title. This happened several time, including in 1939 when a record 3 clubs had to share the URBA title. To remedy this, a play-off system leading to a grand final was instaured in 1998. This new system has been in used since then, except in 2001.
Below is the list of the Torneo de la URBA finals since 1998:
Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires
This article is about a Rugby organization. URBA can also refer to the URBA mass transport system.The Buenos Aires Rugby Union , usually referred as URBA, is the governing body that organises and controls the rugby union in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as well as the Buenos Aires Provincial...
, or simply Torneo de la URBA, is a rugby union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
competition in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
. Created in 1899, it is the oldest rugby competition in South America and one of the oldest club competitions in the world.
History
The precursor of both the Unión Argentina de Rugby and today's Unión de Rugby de Buenos AiresUnión de Rugby de Buenos Aires
This article is about a Rugby organization. URBA can also refer to the URBA mass transport system.The Buenos Aires Rugby Union , usually referred as URBA, is the governing body that organises and controls the rugby union in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina, as well as the Buenos Aires Provincial...
, the River Plate Rugby Union, was founded in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, in 1899, by four clubs: Buenos Aires FC
Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club
Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club, sometimes known simply as Buenos Aires or B.A.C.R.C., is an amateur multi-sports club from the San Fernando district of Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina...
, Belgrano
Belgrano Athletic Club
Belgrano Athletic Club is an amateur sports club from the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest institutions still in existence, Belgrano is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union....
and Lomas
Lomas Athletic Club
Lomas Athletic Club is a sports club from Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest clubs still in existence, Lomas is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union...
from Buenos Aires, and Club Atlético
Club Atlético del Rosario
Club Atlético del Rosario is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The sports currently practised at the club are rugby union, field hockey, cricket and tennis.-History:...
from Rosario
Rosario
Rosario is the largest city in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina. It is located northwest of Buenos Aires, on the western shore of the Paraná River and has 1,159,004 residents as of the ....
.
That same year, the R.P.R.U. organised the first edition of the Buenos Aires' inter-club competition that is known today as the Torneo de la URBA. The inaugural winners were Lomas Athletic Club.
Today the URBA is Argentina's most powerful provincial union and the Torneo de la URBA the strongest club competition in the country, with 82 clubs playing in 4 divisions.
Formula
The Torneo de la URBA is open to all clubs from the province of Buenos Aires. As a founding member of the R.P.R.U. Atlético Rosario are also authorised to participate, even though the club is from Rosario in Santa Fe province (other Rosario clubs take part in the Torneo del LitoralTorneo del Litoral
The Torneo del Litoral is an annual rugby union competition in Argentina. The competition involves clubs from Rosario, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos, and is one of several regional competitions held in Argentina every year....
).
The tournament is one of the country's two main club competitions; the other being the tournament dedicated to the clubs from the provinces (i.e. not from Buenos Aires): the Torneo del Interior
Torneo del Interior
The Torneo del Interior is an annual rugby union competition in Argentina. The competition involves clubs from all provincial unions outside of Buenos Aires...
.
The URBA tournament's formula has changed many times since 1899. The most recent inception is 82 clubs playing in 4 divisions: 24 clubs in the first division, 24 in the second, 16 in the third and 18 in the fourth division.
First division
The first division (officially called "Torneo de la URBA - Grupo 1") involves 24 clubs divided into 2 zones of 12 teams. Each team play against its 11 opponents in the zone only once (either home or away). At the end of the first phase the best 14 clubs (7 and 6 clubs per zone) qualify to the "Top 14" phase of the competition, while the other 10 clubs meet the 14 best qualified clubs of the second division in a promotion/relegation competition.The Top 14 phase takes place over 13 weeks, with every club playing each of their opponents only once (either home or away). At the end of this phase, the first 4 clubs qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament, with the 1st ranked team meeting the 4th and the 2nd meeting the 3rd. Both semi-finals take place on the same weekend on neutral ground. The final usually takes place a week later and the winner of this game is crowned "Campeón de la URBA".
Both the URBA winner and runner-up qualify for the Nacional de Clubes
Nacional de Clubes
Nacional de Clubes is a club rugby union competition in Argentina. Originally, the competition involved 16 teams from most provincial unions. From 2009, the competition was reduced to only 4 teams, 2 from the Torneo del Interior and 2 from the Buenos Aires tournament.-1993 to 2008:From 1993 to...
semi-finals, where they meet the winner and runner-up of the Torneo del Interior
Torneo del Interior
The Torneo del Interior is an annual rugby union competition in Argentina. The competition involves clubs from all provincial unions outside of Buenos Aires...
. The winner of that competition is declared Argentine champion.
Other divisions
The lower divisions of the URBA tournament follow a similar system with 2 phases. The best ranked teams from the 1st phase entering a promotion competition, and the lowest ranked teams entering a salvation competition.Titles
The most successful teams are Club Atlético San IsidroClub Atlético San Isidro
The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24...
(CASI) and San Isidro Club
San Isidro Club
The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:...
(SIC) with 33 and 25 titles respectively. These are all the champions since then:
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Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... Club Pucará Club Pucará is a sports club from the Burzaco district, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club currently has competitive teams in rugby union and field hockey.... Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... - CUBA Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... * Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... - Pucará Club Pucará Club Pucará is a sports club from the Burzaco district, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club currently has competitive teams in rugby union and field hockey.... Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... Obras Sanitarias (rugby) Club Atlético Obras Sanitarias de la Nación is an Argentine rugby union team, member of the Obras Sanitarias sports club of Buenos Aires.The club's rugby installations are located in La Matanza Partido in the Greater Buenos Aires.-History:... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club, sometimes known simply as Buenos Aires or B.A.C.R.C., is an amateur multi-sports club from the San Fernando district of Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina... Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club, sometimes known simply as Buenos Aires or B.A.C.R.C., is an amateur multi-sports club from the San Fernando district of Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Belgrano Athletic Club Belgrano Athletic Club is an amateur sports club from the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest institutions still in existence, Belgrano is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union.... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... Belgrano Athletic Club Belgrano Athletic Club is an amateur sports club from the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest institutions still in existence, Belgrano is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union.... Belgrano Athletic Club Belgrano Athletic Club is an amateur sports club from the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest institutions still in existence, Belgrano is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union.... - CASI Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... * Belgrano Athletic Club Belgrano Athletic Club is an amateur sports club from the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest institutions still in existence, Belgrano is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union.... - CUBA Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... * Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... Club Universitario de Buenos Aires Club Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district... - SIC San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... * San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... - Banco Nación * San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... Alumni Athletic Club Asociación Alumni, usually just Alumni, is a rugby union and former football club located in Tortuguitas, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.-The beginning:... - Banco Nación * Alumni Athletic Club Asociación Alumni, usually just Alumni, is a rugby union and former football club located in Tortuguitas, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.-The beginning:... Alumni Athletic Club Asociación Alumni, usually just Alumni, is a rugby union and former football club located in Tortuguitas, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.-The beginning:... Alumni Athletic Club Asociación Alumni, usually just Alumni, is a rugby union and former football club located in Tortuguitas, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... La Plata Rugby Club La Plata Rugby Club is a rugby union club from the city of La Plata in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.-History:In 1924, members of the rowing section of multi-sports Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata decided to try a new sport, so they could stay fit during the winter period... Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... - Atl. Rosario Club Atlético del Rosario Club Atlético del Rosario is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The sports currently practised at the club are rugby union, field hockey, cricket and tennis.-History:... * San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... Club Atlético del Rosario Club Atlético del Rosario is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The sports currently practised at the club are rugby union, field hockey, cricket and tennis.-History:... Alumni Athletic Club Asociación Alumni, usually just Alumni, is a rugby union and former football club located in Tortuguitas, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina.-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
- * shared title
Up until 1997 a league system was used, if two or more clubs finished with the same number of points they would share the title. This happened several time, including in 1939 when a record 3 clubs had to share the URBA title. To remedy this, a play-off system leading to a grand final was instaured in 1998. This new system has been in used since then, except in 2001.
Below is the list of the Torneo de la URBA finals since 1998:
| Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Hindú Club Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... |
38-12 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
| 1999 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
14-9 | Club Atlético del Rosario Club Atlético del Rosario Club Atlético del Rosario is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The sports currently practised at the club are rugby union, field hockey, cricket and tennis.-History:... |
| 2000 | Club Atlético del Rosario Club Atlético del Rosario Club Atlético del Rosario is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The sports currently practised at the club are rugby union, field hockey, cricket and tennis.-History:... |
35-32 | Club Atlético San Isidro Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... |
| 2001 | No play-off that year | ||
| 2002 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
16-10 | Club de Regatas Bella Vista Club de Regatas Bella Vista Club de Regatas Bella Vista is a sports club from the Bella Vista district of Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1895 as a rowing club, Bella Vista later developed other sports activities, such as rugby union and field hockey, while football has been focused on children levels... |
| 2003 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
20-9 | Club Atlético San Isidro Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... |
| 2004 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
36-16 | Asociación Alumni |
| 2005 | Club Atlético San Isidro Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... |
18-17 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
| 2006 | Hindú Club Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... |
20-5 | Asociación Alumni |
| 2007 | Hindú Club Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... |
9-6 | Asociación Alumni |
| 2008 | Hindú Club Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... |
22-10 | Newman Club Newman Club (rugby) Club Newman is a sports club, located in the city of Benavídez, Tigre Partido, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is mostly known for its rugby union team, which currently plays in the first division of the URBA championship... |
| 2009 | Hindú Club Hindú Club Hindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:... |
31-22 | Club Atlético San Isidro Club Atlético San Isidro The Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24... |
| 2010 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
30-22 | La Plata Rugby Club La Plata Rugby Club La Plata Rugby Club is a rugby union club from the city of La Plata in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.-History:In 1924, members of the rowing section of multi-sports Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata decided to try a new sport, so they could stay fit during the winter period... |
| 2011 | San Isidro Club San Isidro Club The San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:... |
14-11 | Asociación Alumni |
Champions
- 33 titles
- Club Atlético San IsidroClub Atlético San IsidroThe Club Atlético San Isidro is a sports club based in San Isidro, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as field hockey, tennis, football, golf and squash amongst others.-History:The sporting institution was founded on 24...
: 1917, 1918, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1928, 1930, 1933, 1934, 1943, 1949, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1967, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1981, 1982, 1985, 2005
- Club Atlético San Isidro
- 25 titles
- San Isidro ClubSan Isidro ClubThe San Isidro Club is a rugby union and field hockey club sited in Boulogne Sur Mer, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires .-The beginning:...
: 1939, 1941, 1948, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011
- San Isidro Club
- 13 titles
- Club Universitario de Buenos AiresClub Universitario de Buenos AiresClub Universitario de Buenos Aires is a sports club with headquarters in the Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina's federal district...
: 1931, 1942, 1944, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1965, 1968, 1969, 1970
- Club Universitario de Buenos Aires
- 10 titles
- Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby ClubBuenos Aires Cricket & Rugby ClubBuenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club, sometimes known simply as Buenos Aires or B.A.C.R.C., is an amateur multi-sports club from the San Fernando district of Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina...
: 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1908, 1909, 1915, 1958, 1959 - Belgrano Athletic ClubBelgrano Athletic ClubBelgrano Athletic Club is an amateur sports club from the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest institutions still in existence, Belgrano is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union....
: 1907, 1910, 1914, 1921, 1936, 1940, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1968
- Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club
- 6 titles
- Hindú ClubHindú ClubHindú Club founded in 1919, is a sports club based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mostly known for its rugby union team , the club hosts other activities such as soccer, tennis, golf and bridge.-History:...
: 1996, 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
- Hindú Club
- 5 titles
- Asociación Alumni: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2001
- Club Atlético del RosarioClub Atlético del RosarioClub Atlético del Rosario is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. The sports currently practised at the club are rugby union, field hockey, cricket and tennis.-History:...
: 1905, 1906, 1935, 1996, 2000
- 4 titles
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos AiresGimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires (rugby)Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires, popularly known as GEBA, is an Argentine sports club of Buenos Aires and one of the largest clubs in Argentina, where around 30 different sports can be played at its facilities....
: 1911, 1912, 1932, 1939
- Gimnasia y Esgrima de Buenos Aires
- 3 titles
- Old Georgian ClubOld Georgian ClubOld Georgian Club is a sports club located in Palermo, Buenos Aires. Founded in 1908 by alumni of St. George's College, Quilmes, the club sees itself as a pillar of Buenos Aires' British community....
: 1937, 1938, 1939
- Old Georgian Club
- 2 titles
- Lomas Athletic ClubLomas Athletic ClubLomas Athletic Club is a sports club from Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina. One of Argentina's oldest clubs still in existence, Lomas is one of the four clubs that founded the Argentine Rugby Union...
: 1899, 1913 - Club PucaráClub PucaráClub Pucará is a sports club from the Burzaco district, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club currently has competitive teams in rugby union and field hockey....
: 1946, 1950 - Club Atlético Banco de la Nación Argentina: 1986, 1989
- Lomas Athletic Club
- 1 title
- Olivos Rugby ClubOlivos Rugby ClubOlivos Rugby Club is a sports club located in Munro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The club is mostly known for its rugby union team, which is a member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires and won the URBA championship in 1940....
: 1940 - Club Atlético Obras Sanitarias de la NaciónObras Sanitarias (rugby)Club Atlético Obras Sanitarias de la Nación is an Argentine rugby union team, member of the Obras Sanitarias sports club of Buenos Aires.The club's rugby installations are located in La Matanza Partido in the Greater Buenos Aires.-History:...
: 1953 - La Plata Rugby ClubLa Plata Rugby ClubLa Plata Rugby Club is a rugby union club from the city of La Plata in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.-History:In 1924, members of the rowing section of multi-sports Club Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata decided to try a new sport, so they could stay fit during the winter period...
: 1995
- Olivos Rugby Club
External links
- Official Site (Spanish)
- Provincial Tournament History at UARUnión Argentina de RugbyThe Argentine Rugby Union ) is the governing body for rugby union in Argentina. It is a member of the International Rugby Board with a seat on that body's Executive Council....
- URBA Rugby Pictures
- URBA History (Spanish)