URBA Ascent: The previous date 10 from First A, B, C and Second, and the Seventh Third and Development
He Saturday May 31 The tenth date will be put into play in the categories of First a, First b, First c and Second Division of the URBAwhile it will be the seventh day of Third and Development.
First a
Pueyrredón vs. The Matreros
How they arrive: Pueyrredón returned to the victory on the last Saturday after two consecutive falls against Pucará and Atlético del Rosario. On his court he defeated Curupaytí by 18-11, a result that keeps him within the Playoffs area.
The Matreros, meanwhile, is the new leader of the championship thanks to the defeat of Atlético del Rosario in Munro. The rojiblanco started even against San Cirano, but broke it before the break (21-3) and closed the game with a strong 42-15 victory, also adding the offensive bonus point.
What are they looking for: Consolidated as one of the animators in the category in recent years, the matreros continues to pursue the objective of the rise that escaped in the last two seasons. They arrive at this championship as one of the firm candidates.
Pueyrredón is going through a great campaign after a lazy 2024. The hussars led the table to the sixth date, where they lost the undefeated against Pucará. After two losses, they reacted on time and beat Curupaytí to continue in the fight.
The background: Since 1996 they faced 24 times and arrive matched in history: 12 victories per side. In 2023, the Matreros won both duels (24-20 and 45-31). Puey has not won as a local since 2013, when he triumphed 28-25 in Benavídez.
They complete the date: Curupaytí vs. Olivos, Atlético del Rosario vs. Lomas Athletic, Pucará vs. French Sports, San Albano vs. San Andrés, Champagnat vs. University of La Plata, Hurling vs. San Cirano
First b
San Patricio vs. Quilmes University Circle
How they arrive: High flight duel between two teams located among the four best of the table. San Patricio, just descended from First A, is a priori one of the candidates, however, on the last Saturday he fell against Delta RC for a tight 13-12, a result they did not expect.
Quilmes University Circle is the great revelation of the tournament. He arrives as a pointer with San Martín, and accumulates eight victories on nine dates. On the last day he beat Club Italiano by 52-18, consolidating his great moment.
What do they look for: Duel of celestial t -shirts in Pilar, with much at stake for both. What wants to continue on the top and consolidate as an aspiring to ascend. San Patricio, six points from the leader, has to add to remain in the conversation.
The background: Two years after the last duel they cross again in Pilar. In 2023 San Patricio won by 31-10. CUQ fails victories as a visitor to the Celeste since 2017 (35-19).
Complete the date: San Martín vs. Manuel Belgrano, Don Bosco vs. Naval Liceo, San Fernando vs. Mariano Moreno, Banco Nación vs. Argentino de Rugby, Gymnastics and Fencing vs. Delta RC, Italian club vs. Luján RC
First c
Naval Center vs. Vicentinos
How they arrive: Naval Center arrives as a new leader after its overwhelming victory against Viceroyes (41-10) and the suspension of the match between Areco RC and Monte Grande for rain. The sailor supported seven tries and adds eight wins in nine games.
Vicentinos is going through a great present and is located fourth in the table, just five points from the pointer. It comes from beating Daom by 36-22 and accumulates five consecutive victories.
What do they look for: In a very even and competitive championship, this match can mark the future at the top of the table. With Monte Grande with one less match, the cross between Naval Center and Vicentinos promises to be one of the most attractive of the date.
The background: They faced twice last year, with triumphs from Centro Naval (29-17 and 15-14). Vicentinos does not win in Núñez since 2023, when he won 21-14.
They complete the date: Areco RC vs. Daom, Monte Grande vs. Saint Brendan’s RC, City of Buenos Aires vs. Lanús RC, Sitas vs. San Carlos, Liceo Militar vs. El Retiro, Casa de Padua vs. Viceroyes.
Second
Los Molinos vs. San Marcos
How they arrive: While from the south rugby remains as a leader and undefeated and with a wide advantage, the mills and San Marcos encourage the fight for second place. Those of Derqui come from overcoming Tigre for a tight 21-20 and are the only escorts, nine points of the pointer.
San Marcos is a little further back in the table, and comes from winning the Salle for 33-20. Add 27 points, it is far from the leader, but closer to the mills, which makes this party a direct crossing for the classification positions.
What do they look for: Both seek to affirm themselves as escorts from the South and stay in the race. Although much is missing for the closure of the tournament, this tenth date marks a turning point for those who want to fight up.
The background: Since they share division (2023), they faced four times: they were all victories for the mills. The most recent, in 2024, was 33-26 in Derqui.
They complete the date: Atlético Chascomús vs. Mercedes RC, Varela Junior vs. Tigre RC, La Salle vs. Old Georgian, from South Rugby vs. Federal Shot of San Pedro, San Miguel RHC vs. The RC reeds, Nautical Arsenal Zárate vs. Atlético and Progreso.
Third
Los Pinos vs. The cedars
How they arrive: Star match of the date between the two teams that head the standings. Los Pinos arrives as the only leader and undefeated, with six consecutive victories. The last weekend beat GEI in Ituzaingó by 22-18, a result that displaced his last opponent to third place.
The Cedros arrives as an escort, just three units of the pointer. It comes from achieving the offensive bonus point after clearing Vicente López, 34-19. The tricolor keeps his aspirations intact in a category that promises to be very disputed.
What do they look for: With three very strong teams in the upper part, the pines and cedars appear as central protagonists of the struggle for ascent. This crossing is key to setting the course of the championship in the middle of the season.
The background: The history between the two is very even: eight clashes in the last 20 years with four victories for the pines, three for the cedars and a draw (23-23 in 2009). In 2024, the Lonja Club won at home by 29-12.
They complete the date: Federal Shot of Baradero vs. Albatros, Ciudad de Campana vs. Beromama, Pac General Rodríguez vs. Porteño, Almafuerte vs. Gymnastics and fencing of Ituzaingó, Vicente López vs. Mortgage bank.
Development
San José vs. Ezeiza
How they arrive: The development tournament is showing an unpublished parity. In just seven dates, several teams alternated at the tip. Currently, Berisso and Municipality of Berazategui are the ones who send in the table.
Ezeiza comes from being free on the last date, but remains close to the top. He only lost once for the championship.
San José, on the other hand, is somewhat more relegated in the table, although it is motivated by one of its best recent victories: he defeated the Rivadavia de Lobos club as a visitor by 21-8.
What do they look for: With such an open championship, this meeting in the Lonja represents a lot for both. Ezeiza seeks not to lose footprint to the leaders, while San José tries to climb and stay in the fight. With Free Berazategui and Berisso visiting Defensores de Glew, the date can generate a new rearrangement in the table.
The background: Since Ezeiza RC joined the URBA, only once he managed to beat San José: it was in 2023, when he won on his court for 32-20.
They complete the date: Glew vs. defenders Berisso RC, Floresta RC vs. Marcos Paz, Atlético San Andrés vs. Sanitary Works, Hebraic Society vs. Rivadavia de Lobos
