Club Atlético Banco de la Nación Argentina (mostly known as Club Banco Nación) is an Argentine amateur sports club, located in the neighborhood of Vicente López in the homonymous partido of Greater Buenos Aires. The club is mostly known for its rugby union team, which currently plays in Primera División A, the second division of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires league system.
Apart from rugby, the club hosts other activities such as aikido, artistic roller skating, basketball, field hockey, football, judo, pilates, swimming, tennis, volleyball and yoga. Banco Nación also has a section of Saint Edward's College.Disciplinas on Banco Nación official web
History Banco Nación was founded on October 12, 1909, as sports club by employees of Banco de la Nación Argentina, Argentina's state-owned bank. Originally located near the Colegiales railway station, the club moved to its current location on Zufriategui street in 1928.
Banco Nación's rugby team won the URBA Tournament in 1986 and 1989, as well as several rugby sevens tournaments. Hugo Porta, long-time captain of the national team, played in Banco Nación during his entire career; other recognized Pumas, such as Fabián Turnes, Pablo DinisioEl equipo del pueblo on "Periodismo Rugby" by Jorge Búsico. 17 Jul 2024, Fabio GómezBrilló en el rugby con Hugo Porta on La Nación. 30 Aug 2025, and Adolfo CappelettiLos entretelones del primer partido entre Los Pumas e Inglaterra on Infobae. 27 Oct 2023 began their careers with the team.
As 1986 Argentine champion, the club participated in the 1987 "Campeonato Sudamericano", a club competition in South America held from 1985 to 2000. Banco Nación was the winner of the tournament, achieving their first and only title.Cómo fue y quiénes ganaron la "Copa Libertadores del rugby" at espn.com.ar. 24 Nov 2024
On July 14, 1990, Banco Nación defeated England national team in a surprising 29 to 21 victory,Memoria y Balance 1990 by the UAR being the only club level team to do that in the world. Banco Nación's starting line up was: Ingani, Cando, Marrón; Etchegoyen, Gallo; Franchi, Dinisio, Rubio; Gómez, Porta (c); Gentile, Pérez, Zanero, Benedetto, Soto. The team was coached by Pepe Gavito and Indio Fernández. With that overwhelming victory, Banco Nación became the first club in the world to defeat England.A 30 años de un hito del rugby argentino at espn.com.ar. 14 Jul 2020El día que un club argentino derrotó a Inglaterra at World Rugby. 14 Jul 2020 Nevertheless, it was not the first Banco's win over a national side so one year before, the club had defeated Canada 21–9 in 1989.Banco Nación sueña con volver a sus tiempos de gloria at rugbychampagneweb.com
In 2010 Banco was relegated to the second division, along with Club Pueyrredón."El dolor de ya no ser", Cancha Llena.com website, 2010-10-24 In November, 2011, Banco Nación defeated Hurling Club 31-28 proclaiming second division champion."Banco Nacion 31 - Hurling 28", Webb Ellis website, 2011-11-05
In September 2014, Banco Nación returned to the first division (Grupo I) after defeating Universitario (La Plata) by 41-19."Banco Nación, Los Tilos y GEBA regresaron a Primera", ESPN, 20 Sep 2014"Banco es de Primera" on A Pleno Rugby
In December 2018, Hugo Porta, the most notable rugby player in Banco Nación's history,Hugo Porta: los 70 del 10, el mejor rugbier argentino de la historia, La Nación, 16 Sep 2021 was elected president of the institution.Hugo Porta es el nuevo presidente de Banco Nación on ESPN, 15 Dec 2018
Nootable athletes Agostina Alonso – field hockey, also part of the Argentina national team, that won silver medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Hugo Porta – rugby (1970–90),Hugo Porta biography at Fundación Konex widely regarded as the best Argentine player ever.Hugo Porta: los 70 del 10, el mejor rugbier argentino de la historia, La Nación, 16 Sep 2021 Fabián Turnes – rugby (1983–89, 1997–98)Fabián Turnes, el gran ausente
Honours
Rugby union URBA Top 12 (2): 1986, 1989 URBA Segunda División (1): 2011 Sudamericano de Clubes (1): 1987 Cómo fue y quiénes ganaron la "Copa Libertadores del rugby" at espn.com.ar. 24 Nov 2024
Field hockey Women's Metropolitano de Primera División (4): 1968, 1970, 1973, 2018
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