Torneo del Interior
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The Torneo del Interior is an annual rugby union
competition in Argentina
. The competition involves clubs from all provincial unions outside of Buenos Aires
. Teams qualify from the Litoral
, Noroeste
, Centro, Noreste, Pampeana, Oeste
and Patagónico tournaments.
The tournament took place from 1998–2004, then was re-launched in 2009, in an effort to bring provincial clubs to the same level as the teams from Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires clubs take part in the Torneo de la URBA
, a parallel competition organised by the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires
. From 2009 on, the two finalists of the Interior tournament qualify for the Nacional de Clubes
, where they meet the two finalists of the URBA tournament.
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 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...
. The competition involves clubs from all provincial unions outside of 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...
. Teams qualify from the Litoral
Torneo 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....
, Noroeste
Torneo del Noroeste
The Campeonato Anual Regional del Noroeste, Torneo del Noroeste, Torneo del Norte or simply Torneo del NOA , is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina....
, Centro, Noreste, Pampeana, Oeste
Torneo del Oeste
The Campeonato Anual Regional del Oeste, commonly known as the Torneo Cuyano or Torneo del Oeste, is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina.The competition started in 1946 and involves clubs from the unions of Cuyo, San Luis and San Juan....
and Patagónico tournaments.
The tournament took place from 1998–2004, then was re-launched in 2009, in an effort to bring provincial clubs to the same level as the teams from Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires clubs take part in the Torneo de la URBA
Torneo de la URBA
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....
, a parallel competition organised by the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires
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...
. From 2009 on, the two finalists of the Interior tournament 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...
, where they meet the two finalists of the URBA tournament.
Formula
The 32 teams are split in to two divisions, the Zona Campeonato and Zona Ascenso, both made up of 16 teams. In the second half of the season, both zones start again with the 8 best ranked teams, concluding with semi-finals and a final.Zona Campeonato
Qualify to this division: 5 clubs from Noroeste, 4 from Litoral, 3 from Centro, 2 from Pampeana and 2 from Oeste.Zona Ascenso
Qualify to this division: 3 clubs from Centro, 3 from Litoral, 2 from Noroeste, 2 from Noreste, 2 from Pampeana, 2 from Oeste and 2 from Patagónico.Campeonato
- Zona 1: Córdoba AthleticCórdoba Athletic ClubCórdoba Athletic Club, or simply Córdoba Athletic, is a multi-sports club from Córdoba, Argentina. Founded in 1882, CAC is the oldest sports club in Córdoba Province...
(CórdobaUnión Cordobesa de RugbyThe Córdoba Rugby Union or UCR is the organisational body that controls the game of rugby union in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.- History :The union was founded the 20 April 1931, in order to facilitate the practice of rugby in the province....
), Liceo (OesteTorneo del OesteThe Campeonato Anual Regional del Oeste, commonly known as the Torneo Cuyano or Torneo del Oeste, is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina.The competition started in 1946 and involves clubs from the unions of Cuyo, San Luis and San Juan....
), CRAIClub de Rugby Ateneo InmaculadaClub de Rugby Ateneo Inmaculada, or simply CRAI is a rugby union and field hockey club, located in Santo Tomé, Santa Fe Province. CRAI is a member of the Unión Santafesina de Rugby and currently plays in the Torneo del Litoral....
(LitoralTorneo del LitoralThe 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....
), HuirapucaHuirapuca Social ClubHuirapuca SC, or simply Huirapuca, is a multi-sport club from Concepción, Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1953 as an athletics club, and now mostly known for its rugby union team, Huirapuca is the largest multi-sport club in Tucumán Province, outside of the capital San Miguel.-History:Huirapuca SC...
(NoroesteTorneo del NoroesteThe Campeonato Anual Regional del Noroeste, Torneo del Noroeste, Torneo del Norte or simply Torneo del NOA , is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina....
) - Zona 2: Uni TucumánUniversitario Rugby Club de TucumánUniversitario Rugby Club, or simply Uni Tucumán, is a rugby union club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1943 by students, Universitario is registered with the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán....
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), MaristaMarista Rugby ClubMarista Rugby Club is a rugby union club in Mendoza, Argentina. The club was only founded in 1961 but has become one of the best in the Unión de Rugby de Cuyo, winning the provincial title 21 times.-History:...
(OesteTorneo del OesteThe Campeonato Anual Regional del Oeste, commonly known as the Torneo Cuyano or Torneo del Oeste, is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina.The competition started in 1946 and involves clubs from the unions of Cuyo, San Luis and San Juan....
), La TabladaClub La TabladaLa Tablada Rugby Club, or simply Club La Tablada, is a rugby union and field hockey club based in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. Founded in 1943 as a social institution, La Tablada started playing rugby union and field hockey from the 1950s.-History:...
(CórdobaUnión Cordobesa de RugbyThe Córdoba Rugby Union or UCR is the organisational body that controls the game of rugby union in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.- History :The union was founded the 20 April 1931, in order to facilitate the practice of rugby in the province....
), Jockey RosarioJockey Club de Rosario (rugby)Jockey Club de Rosario is a rugby union team based in Rosario, Argentina, part of the Jockey Club de Rosario sports club. The tem is member of the Unión de Rugby de Rosario and also one of the most successful teams in Rosario, along with Atlético del Rosario and Duendes.-Titles:*Nacional de Clubes:...
(LitoralTorneo del LitoralThe 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....
) - Zona 3: Sporting Mar del Plata (Pampeano), Santa Fe RugbySanta Fe Rugby ClubSanta Fe Rugby Club is a rugby union club in Santa Fe, Argentina. The club was only founded in 1986 but has become one of the best in the Unión Santafesina de Rugby in recent years....
(LitoralTorneo del LitoralThe 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....
), TalaTala Rugby ClubTala Rugby Club, or simply Tala, is an Argentine rugby union and field hockey club sited in Córdoba Province. The rugby team currently plays in the Torneo del Centro league.-History:...
(CórdobaUnión Cordobesa de RugbyThe Córdoba Rugby Union or UCR is the organisational body that controls the game of rugby union in the province of Córdoba, Argentina.- History :The union was founded the 20 April 1931, in order to facilitate the practice of rugby in the province....
), Tucumán RugbyTucumán Rugby ClubTucumán Rugby Club, is a sports club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Although other sports Tucumán Rugby Club, is a sports club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Although other sports Tucumán Rugby Club, is a sports club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Although other sports (such...
(NoroesteTorneo del NoroesteThe Campeonato Anual Regional del Noroeste, Torneo del Noroeste, Torneo del Norte or simply Torneo del NOA , is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina....
) - Zona 4: DuendesDuendes Rugby ClubDuendes Rugby Club, is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Although field hockey is the other sport practised, Duendes is more popularly known for its rugby union team.-Rugby:...
(LitoralTorneo del LitoralThe 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....
), CardenalesCardenales Rugby ClubCardenales Rugby Club, or simply Cardenales, is a rugby union and field hockey club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1944 as a rugby club, Cardenales co-founded the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán ....
(NoroesteTorneo del NoroesteThe Campeonato Anual Regional del Noroeste, Torneo del Noroeste, Torneo del Norte or simply Torneo del NOA , is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina....
), Los Cardos (Pampeano), Tennis TucumánTucumán Lawn Tennis ClubTucumán Lawn Tennis Club, or simply Tennis Tucumán, is a multi-sport club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1915 as a tennis club, TLTC is now mostly known for its rugby union team, one of the best in the province...
(NoroesteTorneo del NoroesteThe Campeonato Anual Regional del Noroeste, Torneo del Noroeste, Torneo del Norte or simply Torneo del NOA , is a regional rugby union competition in Argentina....
)
Finals
| Season | Winner | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Jockey Club Córdoba Jockey Club Córdoba Jockey Club Córdoba is a multi-sports and social club from Córdoba, Argentina.One of the wealthiest clubs in Argentina, Jockey Club possesses its own racetrack, hara, golf course, tennis courts and swimming pools.... |
25-13 | Marista Marista Rugby Club Marista Rugby Club is a rugby union club in Mendoza, Argentina. The club was only founded in 1961 but has become one of the best in the Unión de Rugby de Cuyo, winning the provincial title 21 times.-History:... |
| 1999 | Jockey Club Córdoba Jockey Club Córdoba Jockey Club Córdoba is a multi-sports and social club from Córdoba, Argentina.One of the wealthiest clubs in Argentina, Jockey Club possesses its own racetrack, hara, golf course, tennis courts and swimming pools.... |
26-13 | Duendes Duendes Rugby Club Duendes Rugby Club, is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Although field hockey is the other sport practised, Duendes is more popularly known for its rugby union team.-Rugby:... |
| 2000 | Jockey Club Rosario Jockey Club de Rosario (rugby) Jockey Club de Rosario is a rugby union team based in Rosario, Argentina, part of the Jockey Club de Rosario sports club. The tem is member of the Unión de Rugby de Rosario and also one of the most successful teams in Rosario, along with Atlético del Rosario and Duendes.-Titles:*Nacional de Clubes:... |
26-22 | Tala Tala Rugby Club Tala Rugby Club, or simply Tala, is an Argentine rugby union and field hockey club sited in Córdoba Province. The rugby team currently plays in the Torneo del Centro league.-History:... |
| 2001 | La Tablada Club La Tablada La Tablada Rugby Club, or simply Club La Tablada, is a rugby union and field hockey club based in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. Founded in 1943 as a social institution, La Tablada started playing rugby union and field hockey from the 1950s.-History:... |
21-16 | Cardenales Cardenales Rugby Club Cardenales Rugby Club, or simply Cardenales, is a rugby union and field hockey club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1944 as a rugby club, Cardenales co-founded the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán .... |
| 2002 | Jockey Club Rosario Jockey Club de Rosario (rugby) Jockey Club de Rosario is a rugby union team based in Rosario, Argentina, part of the Jockey Club de Rosario sports club. The tem is member of the Unión de Rugby de Rosario and also one of the most successful teams in Rosario, along with Atlético del Rosario and Duendes.-Titles:*Nacional de Clubes:... |
32-28 | Universitario Tucumán Universitario Rugby Club de Tucumán Universitario Rugby Club, or simply Uni Tucumán, is a rugby union club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1943 by students, Universitario is registered with the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán.... |
| 2003 | Duendes Duendes Rugby Club Duendes Rugby Club, is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Although field hockey is the other sport practised, Duendes is more popularly known for its rugby union team.-Rugby:... |
22-20 | Cardenales Cardenales Rugby Club Cardenales Rugby Club, or simply Cardenales, is a rugby union and field hockey club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1944 as a rugby club, Cardenales co-founded the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán .... |
| 2004 | Tala Tala Rugby Club Tala Rugby Club, or simply Tala, is an Argentine rugby union and field hockey club sited in Córdoba Province. The rugby team currently plays in the Torneo del Centro league.-History:... |
35-26 | Los Tarcos Los Tarcos Rugby Club Los Tarcos Rugby Club, is a rugby union team from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina.The club is a member of the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán and one of the best in the province, having won the provincial title 12 times and having reached the final of the Nacional de Clubes once.-History:Tucumán Rugby... |
| 2005 | Not held that season | ||
| 2006 | Not held that season | ||
| 2007 | Not held that season | ||
| 2008 | Not held that season | ||
| 2009 | Duendes Duendes Rugby Club Duendes Rugby Club, is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Although field hockey is the other sport practised, Duendes is more popularly known for its rugby union team.-Rugby:... |
35-21 | Universitario Tucumán Universitario Rugby Club de Tucumán Universitario Rugby Club, or simply Uni Tucumán, is a rugby union club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1943 by students, Universitario is registered with the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán.... |
| 2010 | La Tablada Club La Tablada La Tablada Rugby Club, or simply Club La Tablada, is a rugby union and field hockey club based in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. Founded in 1943 as a social institution, La Tablada started playing rugby union and field hockey from the 1950s.-History:... |
25-18 | Cardenales Cardenales Rugby Club Cardenales Rugby Club, or simply Cardenales, is a rugby union and field hockey club from San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina. Founded in 1944 as a rugby club, Cardenales co-founded the Unión de Rugby de Tucumán .... |
| 2011 | La Tablada Club La Tablada La Tablada Rugby Club, or simply Club La Tablada, is a rugby union and field hockey club based in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. Founded in 1943 as a social institution, La Tablada started playing rugby union and field hockey from the 1950s.-History:... |
37-27 | Duendes Duendes Rugby Club Duendes Rugby Club, is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Although field hockey is the other sport practised, Duendes is more popularly known for its rugby union team.-Rugby:... |
Champions
- 3 titles
- La TabladaClub La TabladaLa Tablada Rugby Club, or simply Club La Tablada, is a rugby union and field hockey club based in the city of Córdoba, Argentina. Founded in 1943 as a social institution, La Tablada started playing rugby union and field hockey from the 1950s.-History:...
: 2001, 2010, 2011
- La Tablada
- 2 titles
- Jockey Club CórdobaJockey Club CórdobaJockey Club Córdoba is a multi-sports and social club from Córdoba, Argentina.One of the wealthiest clubs in Argentina, Jockey Club possesses its own racetrack, hara, golf course, tennis courts and swimming pools....
: 1998, 1999 - Jockey Club RosarioJockey Club de Rosario (rugby)Jockey Club de Rosario is a rugby union team based in Rosario, Argentina, part of the Jockey Club de Rosario sports club. The tem is member of the Unión de Rugby de Rosario and also one of the most successful teams in Rosario, along with Atlético del Rosario and Duendes.-Titles:*Nacional de Clubes:...
: 2000, 2002 - DuendesDuendes Rugby ClubDuendes Rugby Club, is a sports club from Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. Although field hockey is the other sport practised, Duendes is more popularly known for its rugby union team.-Rugby:...
: 2003, 2009
- Jockey Club Córdoba
- 1 title
- TalaTala Rugby ClubTala Rugby Club, or simply Tala, is an Argentine rugby union and field hockey club sited in Córdoba Province. The rugby team currently plays in the Torneo del Centro league.-History:...
: 2004
- Tala