Olivos Rugby Club

Olivos Rugby Club is an Argentine rugby union and field hockey club located in Munro, Buenos Aires. The rugby team is member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires (URBA), having won its only URBA championship in 1940. Olivos currently competes in Primera División A, the second division of the URBA league system.

Olivos
Full nameOlivos Rugby Club
UnionURBA
Founded4 September 1927 (1927-09-04)
LocationMunro, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ground(s)Mariano Pelliza, Munro
PresidentHernán Grosse
Coach(es)Juan González Vidal
Juan Pérez Pardo
League(s)Primera A
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Olivos' hockey teams are affiliated to Buenos Aires Hockey Association (AHBA), competing in championships organised by the body.

History

The sporting institution was founded on September 4, 1927 as a rugby club by 20 young men of the Vicente López district. Although the club is located in Munro, it bears the name of nearby Olivos, the seat of the Vicente López district.

One of the founders of the club was young Alejandro Bowers who came from a wealthy background. His father, Don Carlos Bowers, would become a major benefactor and the club's colours of Orange and Black were chosen in his honour.

After a couple of friendly games the club would enter the third level of the URBA championship in 1929, reach the first level in 1933 and win their first, and so far only, URBA title in 1940.

Since then, the club has been a constant feature in the league, fielding teams at all levels.

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