URBA Ascent: The previous one of the fifth date of First A, B, C and Second, and the second third and development
He Saturday April 12 The fifth 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 second day of Third and Development.
First a
Pueyrredón vs. Champagnat
How they arrive: One of the great weekend games will be played in Benavídez, between Puey and Champa. Pueyrredón won the four matches he played and is the leader of the tournament. Invict and effective, he showed a different face to the team that a few months ago fought for not descending. The arrival of a new staff with Mateo Romanelli at the head changed her face and that was noticed on the four disputed dates. Champagnat departed as one of the candidates this season, after his stay in the Top 12 in 2024. A single defeat in Rosario and then good performances, to which a victory was added on Saturday in stays of the Pilar against Curupaytí for 39 to 29.
What are they looking for: If Pueyrredón passes this hard evidence that will have against Champagnat on his court, he will mean that he is for older things. The Marists come with the experience of playing at a higher level, with a definition power that already has Baca Castex on the Trymen podium of the tournament. Very good game to witness and be attentive to the proposal that both clubs have.
The background: Five games has Pueyrredón without triumphs against Champagnat. He did not beat him since the 2019 season when he did it for 20 to 17. Last year they did not play because Champa participated in the top 12. In 2023, the Marists won by 34 to 17 and 45 to 14.
The rest of the date: The Matreros vs. San Andrés, French Sports vs. University of La Plata, Lomas Athletic vs. San Cirano, Olivos vs. Hurling, Curupaytí vs. San Albano and Atlético del Rosario vs. Pucar will
First b
San Martín vs. San Patricio
How they arrive: Last year they were playing in the first “A” and were the clubs that descended to the “B”. In this division they left as candidates, but the spectacular start of Naval Liceo left them for now a step behind. With a game lost for each one, they come one step below the William. San Martín comes from beating the Italian club in Bajo Flores, in a great second half for 33 to 24; While San Patricio after tracing a difficult encounter, he finally lost the undefeated in Pilar against Don Bosco in the last play for 43 to 41.
What are they looking for: For two clubs accustomed to playing in a division above what they occupy this season, the goal will be focused on again ascending, and recovering the lost place. For that, both staff renewed and for now they confirmed it with a good prominence.
The background: In 2024 they faced again after 17 years without playing. In the First A contest, they tied in Sáenz Peña in 31 goals and the Celeste won in Pilar by 18 to 15.
The rest of the date: Manuel Belgrano vs. Delta RC, Argentine Rugby vs. University Circle of Quilmes, Mariano Moreno vs. Luján RC, Naval Liceo vs. Italian club, Don Bosco vs. Gymnastics and Fencing and San Fernando vs. National Bank
First c
San Carlos vs. Viceroyes
How they arrive: In a duel without a history, two teams perched on the first positions are faced. San Carlos is located in a loneliness and undefeated, a condition that he shares with Monte Grande, although the southern team is a point behind. He won last Saturday by win to El Retiro, by 64 to 17. Viceroyes is one of the new 2025 in this division, after the ascent achieved last year. The start was very good, with three victories and a single fall. He comes from winning Lanús by 22 to 15 and wants to hit his visit against the jailer.
What are they looking for: After losing two categories in a short time, San Carlos came the time of renewal. With new faces and the continuity of Ignacio Burundarena as Head Coach, the jailer thinks of promoting again. Viceroyes is an example of overcoming. Diego Claisse and his entire staff achieved a sense of belonging that moves, for a club that reinvents himself and goes for new objectives. The beginning was very good, the goal of being competitive in a division superior to the usual is achieving it in these first days.
The background: It will be the first official match between both clubs.
The rest of the date: Daom vs. El Retiro, Lanús RC vs. Vicentinos, Saint Brendan´s RC vs. Naval Center, Areco RC. vs. Padua House, Monte Grande vs. Military Lyceum, and City of Bs. As. Vs. Sites
Second
Atlético Chascomús vs. San Miguel RHC
How they arrive: Partidazo is the one that will be played in the Chascomús Lagoon, between the local club and San Miguel, one of the revelations at the beginning of the season. Atlético was in the conversation for the promotion last year, and reached the semifinals. This year it started well and is one of the Escorts of the pointer, of the South Rugby. He won in Zárate last Saturday for 43 to 12 and goes for his fourth success. Fabián Bavaro’s team, San Miguel, also lives a great present. He thrashed Varela Jr. and is four points from the pointer. It has a very good character test for a risk visit as it is always the trip to Chascomús.
What are they looking for: The start was promising for both, the goal will be to maintain good performance over the tournament. The two teams showed that they can be overwhelming and also stand well in defense. Good rugby proposal for the category.
The background: Six wins Atlético Chascomús takes San Miguel in the duels played from the 2002 season. Last year they won a game each: Chascomús in La Laguna for 19 to 5, and San Miguel in the west, by 38 to 33.
The rest of the date: Mercedes RC vs. Federal Shot of San Pedro, Old Georgian vs. The RC reeds, San Marcos vs. Atlético and Progreso de Brandsen, Tigre RC. vs. Nautical Arsenal Zárate, Varela Junior vs. South Rugby and Los Molinos vs. La Salle.
Third
Albatros vs. Vicente López
How they arrive: After descending with GEI last year, Albatros starts as one of the candidates to fight for the return to the Second Division. Vilo struggled for the classification in 2024, but there were some positions below the playoffs. The two teams debuted with two triumphs: Albatros in their visit to Banco Mortgotario for 33 to 17, and Vicente López on their court before Campana, by 31 to 14. Both with more than 30 points scored, which demonstrates the good offensive starter they had and what they can offer for the clash of this Saturday.
What are they looking for: The Hernández neighborhood team should be one of the protagonists of the division. For his recent past and the time he was in the Second Division, after the descent in 2019, since the first C. Vicente López has long not fought for promotion. It was sixth last year and seventh in 2023 and 2022. This good start invites him to dream and fight for the best places for the current season.
The background: Few background between these two clubs that do not play since the 2014 season. In that last shock Albatros won by 25 to 19. Vilo on the other hand does not record victories against those of Barrio Hernández in the last two decades.
The date: Gymnastics and fencing of Ituzaingó vs. Baradero Federal Shot, Porteño vs. Los Cedros, Beromama vs. Mortgage Bank, Ciudad de Campana vs. Los Pinos and Pac Gral. Rodríguez vs. Almafuerte
Development
Berisso RC vs. Ezeiza
How they arrive: After the rise of 2022, the 2023 season had it in Third, a division that he left after achieving two victories on 22 dates. Last year he started as a candidate to ascend, but the great PAC Tournament of General Rodríguez left him in second place. The defeat in the debut in Lobos by the minimum difference, 22 to 21, did not cease to surprise, so it will go for the rapid rematch. Ezeiza, started with a firm step after clearly beating the Municipality of Berazategui with Bonus, by 27 to 13. The tricolor wants to be the protagonist after a very lazy 2024.
What are they looking for: In this Berisso division it always starts as a candidate. The built -in every year that participated in development was always in the top positions. The case of Ezeiza RC is different, it was until recently suspended by administrative issues. Last year he played again and cost him the readjustment. The good start to Berazategui is a good sign for what will come this season.
The background: Eleventh game of the history between them, which arrive with five wins for each club. In 2024, the bullfighter won twice, by 31 to 24 and 29 to 12. Ezeiza does not win in La Plata since 2015 by 46 to 15.
The date: Marcos Paz vs. Rivadavia de Lobos, Municipality of Berazategui vs. San José, defenders of Glew vs. Hebraic Society, and Floresta RC vs. Atlético San Andrés
