Urba Ascent: The previous one of the second date of all categories
He Saturday March 22 The second date will be put into play in the categories of First a, First b, First c and Second Division of the URBA.
First a
Champagnat vs. Pucar will
How they arrive: After playing at Top 12 for just one season, Champagnat returned to the first “A” with the aim of returning quickly to what will be, in 2026, the new URBA format with the return of the Top 14. The Marists showed a sample of what they can give, clearly winning San Albano, by 45 to 25, in Corimayo. Seven tries and a brake in the twenty minutes were the reason for the difference of 20 points.
Pucará premiered a technical body with a victory, in the debut of Lucas González Amorosino as Head Coach. On 28 to 22 on Hurling was suffered and only confirmed in the end, when the green stayed with 13 players and those of Burzaco converted two penalties, through Cóppola and Klubus.
What are they looking for: On the second date two clubs that should be in the fight for promotion will be seen. For the close antecedent, better Champagnat arrives, which comes from playing Top 12. Pucará begins a new process and we will have to see what his route will be.
The background: They have more than a decade without confrontations between both clubs. The last time they played was in the 2013 season, with a triumph of Pucará as a visitor, for 35 to 13. Champa did not beat the Burzaco club since 2008, when he did it for 29 to 5 in the old Pacheco property.
The date: San Albano vs. Los Matreros, Hurling vs. Atlético del Rosario, San Cirano vs. Curupaytí, University of La Plata vs. Pueyrredón, San Andrés vs. Olivos, and French Sports vs. Lomas Athletic.
First b
San Patricio vs. National Bank
How they arrive: Very good game is expected for the second date of the first “B” tournament. San Patricio comes from winning the Gymnastics and Fencing Club in Palermo, in one of the best games on the last weekend. After losing the first half, by 17 to 12, the celestial of Pilar turned it and ended up winning it by 35 to 31.
Banco Nación showed the category difference in the premiere of the Tournament against Club Italiano, a team that won by 35 to 21. Having players who with more experience were some of the differences that were seen in this match on the first day for the victory in Olivares of the Banking.
What are they looking for: The goal without a doubt will be back to the “A” as fast as they can. At this level they start as favorites, although the truth must be demonstrated on the court.
The background: They play after two years without doing so, after the duels played in 2022. Each team won on their court: San Patricio by 29 to 24 and Banco Nación for 25 to 21.
The date: Gymnastics and Fencing vs. Manuel Belgrano, Italian club vs. San Fernando, Luján RC vs. Don Bosco, University Circle of Quilmes vs. San Martín, Delta RC vs. Naval Liceo, and Argentino de Rugby vs. Mariano Moreno.
First c
Military Liceo vs. Daom
How they arrive: After a first satisfactory date, where they both won with authority. Military Liceo and Daom are measured in Loma Hermosa to know who extends the positive start. Liceo Military left without scoring points to Padua’s house, won him for 35 to 0, in an performance in which he marked differences thanks to the hierarchy of his players.
Daom was also pure effectiveness. The 36 to 7 victory over Lanús made it clear that there were no equivalences between both teams. After a partial from 19 to 0 in his favor, the tricolor did nothing but confirm his superiority over the Vikings, who only achieved the Try of the discount to decorate the score.
What are they looking for: For Military Liceo, which descended the last year, this season will be part of the recovery. The goal is to return to the “B” quickly. Daom arrives with good history, was semifinalist last year, an instance in which he was eliminated by Monte Grande. It is undoubtedly to compete in the main positions of the table.
The background: After the decline in Liceo Military of the first “B” in 2024, the duel against Daom is reiterated in the first “C”. The last time they met was in the 2023 season, with a tricolor triumph in Loma Hermosa, for 30 to 15 and Daom, in Bajo Flores, for 13 to 7.
The date: Padua vs. house Sitas, Naval Center vs. City of Bs.As., Vicentinos vs. Monte Grande, Viceroyes vs. Areco Rc., El Retiro vs. Saint Brendan´s RC, and San Carlos vs. Lanús RC
Second
Old Georgian vs. San Marcos
How they arrive: With a single club that got the offensive bonus in the debut, the mills; Old Georgian and San Marcos arrive a step behind, product of their victories against Tigre and Mercedes, respectively. The Quilmeños achieved three tries against the newly promoted Tigre and after losing in the first Pate for 15 to 0 they achieved success for 24 to 15 in the second half marking a positive trend for what is coming. San Marcos won with the right to Mercedes, by the minimum difference, 27 to 26, in a very disputed duel until the final whistle.
What are they looking for: For Old Georgian it will be a good test for what is coming, considering that San Marcos did not have a great year in 2024. Los de Monte Grande want to improve the previous season when they had to wait until the end of the tournament to confirm their permanence in the Second Division.
The background: Balanced duel since they were measured again from 2022. With two wins for each team, the shock of Saturday will seek to break parity. In 2024, those of Quilmes thrashed 61 to 5, while in the first wheel, San Marcos won in Monte Grande, for a tight 32 to 29.
The date: South Rugby vs. Mercedes RC, San Miguel RHC vs. La Salle, Nautical Arsenal Zárate vs. Los Molinos, Atlético and Progreso de Brandsen vs. Varela Junior, Las Cañas RC vs. Atlético Chascomús, and Federal Shot of San Pedro vs. Tigre RC
