The Argentine Rugby Union is the governing body for rugby union in Argentina. It is a member of World Rugby, with a seat on that body's Executive Council, and a founding member of Sudamérica Rugby.
Act of foundation of the "River Plate Rugby Union", 10 April 1899
Rugby union in Argentina is a hugely popular team sport. The first rugby match played in the country dates back to 1873, as the game was introduced by the British. The Argentina national team, sometimes referred to as the Pumas, have competed at the Rugby World Cup, and are considered a tier one nation by the sport's governing body, World Rugby.
Centro de Estudiantes de Ingeniería, the first team formed by Argentine-born players.
Rosario A.C. squad of 1884, the oldest photo of a rugby team in Argentina
One of the matches played in the first Torneo de la URBA championship in 1899, as covered by La Nación newspaper
Buenos Aires FC of 1892. It was formed in 1886 to play rugby exclusively