Independiente RC

	Independiente RC Independiente Rugby Club is a Spanish amateur rugby union club based in the Cantabrian city of Santander. The club was established in 1971 and competes in División de Honor; the top Spanish league competition for rugby union clubs. Independiente plays its home matches at the Mies de Cozada, a multi-use stadium in San Román de la Llanilla. The team traditionally plays in green and white colours. For several years, the club was known for sponsorship reasons as Bathco Independiente or Bathco, the latter of which is now the name of Club de Rugby Santander. Club honours Independiente is the most successful rugby club in Cantabria. The team has played a number of seasons in the División de Honor (1978––80, 2013–present), two seasons in División de Honor B (2003–04 and 2011–12), 25 seasons in Primera Nacional and 1 season in Segunda Nacional. Spanish tournaments: Copa del Rey: * Runners-up: 2013–14 * División de Honor B: 1 ** Champions: 2012-13 (group 1) Primera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Santander, Cantabria Santander () is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria situated on the north coast of Spain. It is a port city located east of Gijón and west of Bilbao with a population of 172,000 (2017). It is believed to have been a port since ancient times, due to its favorable location, and is documented as far back as the 11th century. Much of the medieval city was lost in the Great Fire of 1941. Today, its remaining old town, beach and other attractions are popular with tourists and other visitors and its economy is mainly service based. The port is still very active and a regular ferry service operates to the United Kingdom. Fish and seafood dominate the local cuisine. Santander notably houses the headquarters of multinational bank Banco Santander, which was founded there. The city has a mild climate typical of the Spanish northern coastline with frequent rainfall and stable temperatures. Cold snaps and heat waves are very rare. History Origins, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2011–12 División De Honor B De Rugby The 2011–12 División de Honor B began on October 2, 2011 and finished on February 19, 2012 with the Final. Competition format The regular season runs through 14 matchdays. Upon completion the regular season, the two top teams of each group play a promotion playoff consisting of semifinal and final. The two semifinal winners are directly promoted. The two semifinalists defeated play a final tie with the winner being earning the last spot in División de Honor. Teams in 7th & 8th position play the relegation playoff to Primera Nacional. Each win means 4 points to winning team. A draw means 2 points for each team. 1 bonus point for a team that achieves 4 tries in a match. A defeat by 7 or less points means 1 bonus point for defeated team. 2011–12 season teams Group A ''Teams from northern part of Spain'' Final standings SourceFederación Española de Rugby/small> Group B ''Teams from southern part of Spain'' Final standings SourceFederación Española de Rugby/sma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Sports Teams In Cantabria Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by arranging games in a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Rugby Union In Spain Rugby union is a growing team sport in Spain. As of 2019, there were 37,241 registered rugby union players in Spain, playing for 332 clubs in various divisions. The sport's governing body in Spain, the Spanish Rugby Federation (Spanish: Federación Española de Rugby), was founded in 1923. It joined the International Rugby Board in 1988,Bath p74 and is also a member of Rugby Europe. There are traditionally four main rugby playing regions in Spain: the capital Madrid, the city of Valladolid in the Old Castile region, the entire regions of Basque Country, and Catalonia, particularly in the north and also around Barcelona. Rugby has been emerging recently in Valencia and Andalucia as well, with clubs like Marbella or CAU Valencia providing several players to the national team. The Spanish national team plays in the Rugby Europe Championship, a competition for second tier European rugby nations such as Georgia, Romania and Russia. Spain is ranked 18th in the world, and played at th ... [...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]
	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]
	2014–15 División De Honor De Rugby The 2014–15 División de Honor was the 48th season of the División de Honor de Rugby, top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Regular season began on 13 September 2014 and finished on 3 May 2015. The playoffs began on 17 May finishing with the Final taking place on 31 May. Valladolid RAC, Valladolid were the defending champions and won their sixth title after defeating UE Santboiana 19–8 in the Final. 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 2 points for each team. 1 bonus point for a tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2013–14 División De Honor De Rugby The 2013–14 División de Honor is the 47th season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Regular season began on 14 September 2013 and finished on 4 May 2014. The playoff semifinals were played on 18/19 May with the Final taking place on 1 June. Valladolid successfully defended its 2012–13 season title by defeating city rivals Hermi El Salvador 26–15 in the championship final. Ciencias was the team relegated to División de Honor B 2014–15. Competition format The regular season runs through 22 matchdays. 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 me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2012–13 División De Honor B De Rugby The 2012–13 División de Honor B, the XV edition, began on October 13, 2012 with the first matchday of regular season and finished on May 5, 2013 with the Promotion playoffs final. Competition format The regular season runs through 18 matchdays. Upon completion the regular season, the two top teams of each group play a promotion playoff consisting of semifinal and final. The final winner is promoted to División de Honor while the loser team play the promotion playoff against the team qualified 11th in División de Honor. Teams in 9th & 10th standings play the relegation playoff to Primera Nacional. Each win means 4 points to winning team. A draw means 2 points for each team. 1 bonus point for a team that achieves 4 tries in a match. A defeat by 7 or less points means 1 bonus point for defeated team. 2012–13 season teams Group A ''Teams from northern section of Spain'' Hercesa moved to Group B. Final standings SourceFederación Española de Rugby/small> Group B '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Independiente RC Independiente Rugby Club is a Spanish amateur rugby union club based in the Cantabrian city of Santander. The club was established in 1971 and competes in División de Honor; the top Spanish league competition for rugby union clubs. Independiente plays its home matches at the Mies de Cozada, a multi-use stadium in San Román de la Llanilla. The team traditionally plays in green and white colours. For several years, the club was known for sponsorship reasons as Bathco Independiente or Bathco, the latter of which is now the name of Club de Rugby Santander. Club honours Independiente is the most successful rugby club in Cantabria. The team has played a number of seasons in the División de Honor (1978––80, 2013–present), two seasons in División de Honor B (2003–04 and 2011–12), 25 seasons in Primera Nacional and 1 season in Segunda Nacional. Spanish tournaments: Copa del Rey: * Runners-up: 2013–14 * División de Honor B: 1 ** Champions: 2012-13 (group 1) Primera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Santander, Cantabria Santander () is the capital of the autonomous community and historical region of Cantabria situated on the north coast of Spain. It is a port city located east of Gijón and west of Bilbao with a population of 172,000 (2017). It is believed to have been a port since ancient times, due to its favorable location, and is documented as far back as the 11th century. Much of the medieval city was lost in the Great Fire of 1941. Today, its remaining old town, beach and other attractions are popular with tourists and other visitors and its economy is mainly service based. The port is still very active and a regular ferry service operates to the United Kingdom. Fish and seafood dominate the local cuisine. Santander notably houses the headquarters of multinational bank Banco Santander, which was founded there. The city has a mild climate typical of the Spanish northern coastline with frequent rainfall and stable temperatures. Cold snaps and heat waves are very rare. History Origins, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2011–12 División De Honor B De Rugby The 2011–12 División de Honor B began on October 2, 2011 and finished on February 19, 2012 with the Final. Competition format The regular season runs through 14 matchdays. Upon completion the regular season, the two top teams of each group play a promotion playoff consisting of semifinal and final. The two semifinal winners are directly promoted. The two semifinalists defeated play a final tie with the winner being earning the last spot in División de Honor. Teams in 7th & 8th position play the relegation playoff to Primera Nacional. Each win means 4 points to winning team. A draw means 2 points for each team. 1 bonus point for a team that achieves 4 tries in a match. A defeat by 7 or less points means 1 bonus point for defeated team. 2011–12 season teams Group A ''Teams from northern part of Spain'' Final standings SourceFederación Española de Rugby/small> Group B ''Teams from southern part of Spain'' Final standings SourceFederación Española de Rugby/sma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Sports Teams In Cantabria Sport pertains to any form of competitive physical activity or game that aims to use, maintain, or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants and, in some cases, entertainment to spectators. Sports can, through casual or organized participation, improve participants' physical health. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a ''match'') is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other. Some sports allow a "tie" or "draw", in which there is no single winner; others provide tie-breaking methods to ensure one winner and one loser. A number of contests may be arranged in a tournament producing a champion. Many sports leagues make an annual champion by arranging games in a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Rugby Union In Spain Rugby union is a growing team sport in Spain. As of 2019, there were 37,241 registered rugby union players in Spain, playing for 332 clubs in various divisions. The sport's governing body in Spain, the Spanish Rugby Federation (Spanish: Federación Española de Rugby), was founded in 1923. It joined the International Rugby Board in 1988,Bath p74 and is also a member of Rugby Europe. There are traditionally four main rugby playing regions in Spain: the capital Madrid, the city of Valladolid in the Old Castile region, the entire regions of Basque Country, and Catalonia, particularly in the north and also around Barcelona. Rugby has been emerging recently in Valencia and Andalucia as well, with clubs like Marbella or CAU Valencia providing several players to the national team. The Spanish national team plays in the Rugby Europe Championship, a competition for second tier European rugby nations such as Georgia, Romania and Russia. Spain is ranked 18th in the world, and played at th ... [...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]
	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]
	2014–15 División De Honor De Rugby The 2014–15 División de Honor was the 48th season of the División de Honor de Rugby, top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Regular season began on 13 September 2014 and finished on 3 May 2015. The playoffs began on 17 May finishing with the Final taking place on 31 May. Valladolid RAC, Valladolid were the defending champions and won their sixth title after defeating UE Santboiana 19–8 in the Final. 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 2 points for each team. 1 bonus point for a tea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2013–14 División De Honor De Rugby The 2013–14 División de Honor is the 47th season of the top flight of the Spanish domestic rugby union competition since its inception in 1953. Regular season began on 14 September 2013 and finished on 4 May 2014. The playoff semifinals were played on 18/19 May with the Final taking place on 1 June. Valladolid successfully defended its 2012–13 season title by defeating city rivals Hermi El Salvador 26–15 in the championship final. Ciencias was the team relegated to División de Honor B 2014–15. Competition format The regular season runs through 22 matchdays. 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 me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	2012–13 División De Honor B De Rugby The 2012–13 División de Honor B, the XV edition, began on October 13, 2012 with the first matchday of regular season and finished on May 5, 2013 with the Promotion playoffs final. Competition format The regular season runs through 18 matchdays. Upon completion the regular season, the two top teams of each group play a promotion playoff consisting of semifinal and final. The final winner is promoted to División de Honor while the loser team play the promotion playoff against the team qualified 11th in División de Honor. Teams in 9th & 10th standings play the relegation playoff to Primera Nacional. Each win means 4 points to winning team. A draw means 2 points for each team. 1 bonus point for a team that achieves 4 tries in a match. A defeat by 7 or less points means 1 bonus point for defeated team. 2012–13 season teams Group A ''Teams from northern section of Spain'' Hercesa moved to Group B. Final standings SourceFederación Española de Rugby/small> Group B '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]