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Alcobendas Rugby
Club Deportivo Básico Alcobendas Rugby is a Spanish rugby team based in Alcobendas, Spain. History The club was established in 2003 by local fans from Alcobendas, and played its first ever season in División de Honor that year, occupying the place formally occupied by Moraleja. Other past teams from Alcobendas includes Teca Rugby Club (1972–1990), Club España Urogallos (1979–1990), Alcobendas Rugby Club (1990–1999), Club de Rugby La Moraleja–El Soto (1990–1999), Moraleja Alcobendas Rugby Unión (1999–2003), Club Alcobendas Rugby (2003– ). Trophies * División de Honor B: 2 **Champions: 2006–07, 2009–10 Season by season ---- *13 seasons in División de Honor Notable players * Oriol Ripol * Martin Kafka * Jaime Nava * Andrew Ebbet * Yonadab Díez * "Tiki" * "Chupao" * Simon Brooke * Steve Tuineau * Mariano Berges Ground Las Terrazas Polideportivo José Caballero In certain occasions, depending on the state of Las Terrazas' pitch or on the match, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 División De Honor De Rugby
The 2015–16 División de Honor was the 49th season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Regular season began on 19 September 2015 and finished on 1 May 2016. The playoffs began in May, with the Final taking place on 28 May. El Salvador won its eighth División de Honor title after defeating local arch-rivals Valladolid in the Final 24–23, held at Estadio Pepe Rojo on 28 May. Pozuelo was the team relegated to División de Honor B de Rugby. Competition format The regular season runs through 22 match days. Upon completion the regular season, it is the turn of championship playoffs. The breakdown is as follows; *Teams in 1st & 2nd at regular season standings receive a bye to semifinal. *Teams at 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th position plays for the two vacant places in quarter-finals. *Team in 11th position plays the relegation playoff. *Team in 12th position is relegated. ---- *Each win means 4 points to winning team. *A draw means ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alcobendas
Alcobendas () is a municipality of Spain located in the Community of Madrid. It forms an urban continuum with the neighbouring municipality of San Sebastián de los Reyes. The affluent residential area of La Moraleja lies within the municipal limits, segregated from the main urban nucleus by the A-1 highway. The municipality features the Valdelatas nature reserve and a light industrial estate. It also houses a basketball museum organised by the Pedro Ferrándiz Foundation where the FIBA Hall of Fame is located. Once a working class area, Alcobendas has become one of the most economically affluent municipalities in the Madrid metropolitan area. History The settlement is first documented in a 1208 border delimitation between the lands of Segovia and Madrid. In 1369, the Castilian Crown gifted the village to the Mendozas, later passing to control of the Arias Dávila family. The population boomed after 1960. Transport Alcobendas lies within CRTM's B1 fare zone for passenger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010–11 División De Honor De Rugby ...
The 2010–11 División de Honor was the 44th season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competitions since 1953, played between September 2010 and March 2011. CR La Vila, who were runners-up the previous season, won their first ever league championship after they finished top of the table by a single point. Teams Final standings SourceFederación Española de Rugby/small> Scorers statistics By Tries By total points References External linksOfficial site {{DEFAULTSORT:Division de Honor de Rugby 2010–11 Spain , image_flag = Bandera de España.svg , image_coat = Escudo de España (mazonado).svg , national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond") , national_anthem = (English: "Royal March") , i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Kafka (rugby Player)
Martin Kafka (born 25 July 1978 in Říčany) is a former Czech rugby player and the current coach of the Czech Republic. His great-uncle was the famous writer Franz Kafka and his grandfather was a German international footballer. Early years Kafka started playing rugby at the age of seven at his hometown club. In 1997 he went to study at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport at the Charles University in Prague, with the intention of becoming a Physical Education teacher. Rugby career He went to Spain in 1999, playing for Valencia, who were then in the Spanish Second Division ( División de Honor B). In 2001 he joined La Moraleja Alcobendas, which boasted international players such as the Souto brothers, Carlos and Sergio. His two seasons at the club was a particularly successful part of his career, with him leading the club to victory against Overmach Parma in the European Challenge Cup in 2002 and finishing up as top scorer in the Spanish First Division ( División de H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oriol Ripol
Oriol Ripol (born 6 September 1975, in Catalonia) is a rugby union footballer from Spain. He previously played for Rotherham, Northampton, Worcester Warriors (whom he left in 2011.) and Sale Sharks, and has represented the Barbarians. In the 2005–2006 season, Ripol started the final and scored a try as Sale Sharks Sale Sharks is a professional rugby union club from Greater Manchester, England. They play in Premiership Rugby, England's top division of rugby. Originally founded in 1861 as Sale Football Club, now a distinct amateur club, they adopted the n ... won their first ever Premiership title. Honours * 2011 RFU Championship Champion with Worcester Warriors. * 2006 Premiership Champion with Sale Sharks. * 2005 European Challenge Cup with Sale Sharks. * 2003 Middlesex 7's Champion with Northampton Saints. * 2002 Powergen Shield Champion with Rotherham Titans. * 2001 National Division 1 Champion with Rotherham Titans. References External links Oriol Ripol Official Web ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 División De Honor De Rugby
The 2021–22 División de Honor was the 55th season of the División de Honor, the top flight of Spanish domestic rugby union. Competition format The season took place between October and May. The league format was altered for the 2021-22 season. The twelve teams were split into two groups of 6, based on their placings in last season's league. Teams played the other teams in their group twice, and then played a further six games against teams from the other group, making a total of 16 games. The teams were all classified in the same table, with the top eight sides qualifying for the playoffs to decide the champion. Points were awarded as follows: *4 points for a win *2 points for a draw *1 bonus point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match *1 bonus point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer Promotion and relegation The second-tier División de Honor B is made up of three regional groups. The top eight teams across the three gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 División De Honor De Rugby
The 2020–21 División de Honor is the 54th season of the División de Honor, the top flight of Spanish domestic rugby union. Valladolid won its fifth consecutive title, its eleventh overall, defeating Alcobendas in the final. Competition format The División de Honor de Rugby season takes place between October and May. The COVID-19 pandemic delayed and affected the competition. Bathco withdrew from the competition due to financial issues, and were replaced with Les Abelles, who beat Hernani, the team which had finished in 12th place in the 2019-20 season, in a playoff. The pandemic also meant the format for the 2020-21 tournament was altered: * Each team played each other once, with the top four teams qualifying for the Copa del Rey semifinals, played 1-2 May. * The league then divided into two groups of six, based on the league table after 11 games. * The results between the teams in each group were carried forward to the second stage, and they played each other again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 División De Honor De Rugby
The 2019–20 División de Honor was the 53rd season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Valladolid won its fourth consecutive title, its tenth overall, in a curtailed season. Competition format The División de Honor season takes place between September and March, with every team playing each other home and away for a total of 22 matches. Points are awarded according to the following: *4 points for a win *2 points for a draw *1 bonus point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match *1 bonus point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer The six teams with the highest number of points at the end of 22 rounds of matches play the championship playoffs. The top two teams win a semifinal berth automatically, while the next four teams play off to take the remaining two spots. Promotion and relegation The second-tier División de Honor B is made up of three regional groups. The top eight te ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 División De Honor De Rugby
The 2018–19 División de Honor was the 52nd season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. The championship playoffs began in May finishing with the Final on 28 May. Valladolid won its third consecutive title, its ninth overall, after defeating local arch-rivals SilverStorm El Salvador in the Final. Competition format The División de Honor season takes place between September and March, with every team playing each other home and away for a total of 22 matches. Points are awarded according to the following: *4 points for a win *2 points for a draw *1 bonus point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match *1 bonus point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer The six teams with the highest number of points at the end of 22 rounds of matches play the championship playoffs. The top two teams win a semifinal berth automatically, while the next four teams play off to take the remaining two sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 División De Honor De Rugby
The 2017–18 División de Honor was the 51st season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Valladolid won its second consecutive title, its eighth overall after defeating local arch-rivals SilverStorm El Salvador in the Final. Competition format The División de Honor season takes place between September and March, with every team playing each other home and away for a total of 22 matches. Points are awarded according to the following: *4 points for a win *2 points for a draw *1 bonus point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match *1 bonus point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer The six teams with the highest number of points at the end of 22 rounds of matches play the championship playoffs. The top two teams win a semifinal berth automatically, while the next four teams play off to take the remaining two spots. The club which finishes bottom is relegated, while the club that fini ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 División De Honor De Rugby
The 2016–17 División de Honor was the 50th season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Valladolid won the title, its seventh overall after defeating local arch-rivals El Salvador in the Final. Competition format The División de Honor season takes place between September and March, with every team playing each other home and away for a total of 22 matches. Points are awarded according to the following: * 4 points for a win * 2 points for a draw * 1 bonus point is awarded to a team scoring 4 tries or more in a match * 1 bonus point is awarded to a team that loses a match by 7 points or fewer The six teams with the highest number of points at the end of 22 rounds of matches play the championship playoffs. The top two teams win a semifinal berth automatically, while the next four teams play off to take the remaining two spots. The club which finishes bottom is relegated, while the club that finishes 11th goes into a p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 División De Honor B De Rugby
The 2014–15 División de Honor B, the XVII edition, began on September 13, 2014 with the first matchday of regular season and finished on May 23, 2015 with the Promotion playoffs final. For 2014–15 season, the championship expands to 3 groups of 10/12 teams each. Alcobendas Rugby won the promotion playoff to Sant Cugat 18–13 and returned to División de Honor three years after of relegation. Competition format The season comprises Main stage or regular season, 2nd stage and Final. The regular season runs through 22 matchdays (groups A and C) and 18 matchdays (Group B). Upon completion the regular season, the two top teams of each group qualify for 2nd stage. 2nd stage features two groups of three teams each, in a round-robin format, playing each team 4 matches in total. Top team of each group play the Final with the winner team being promoted to División de Honor while the loser team play the promotion playoff against the team qualified 11th in División de Honor. Teams q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
