Unión Cordobesa de Rugby

What Unión Cordobesa de Rugby does

Unión Cordobesa de Rugby (UCR) is a non-profit regional sports federation that governs and promotes rugby across Córdoba Province, Argentina. Founded on April 20, 1931, the organization functions as the official provincial union for approximately 70 affiliated clubs and institutions, overseeing competition organization, player registration, disciplinary matters, and youth development pathways from under-15 to under-19 categories. UCR operates two flagship local competitions — Top 10A (premier tier) and Súper 9B (second tier) — and fields a professional franchise, Dogos XV, which competes in the continental Súper Rugby Américas tournament and reached its fourth consecutive final in 2026.

The union's core offerings are administrative and organizational rather than technology-based: a player transfer system (Programa de Pases), centralized injury insurance coverage through SanCor Seguros (Póliza SanCor renewed through May 2026), official match ticketing sold in 100-unit bundles to affiliated clubs, weekly informational bulletins (Boletín Informativo, current at issue N° 2021), and coaching/referee training programs. The organization runs from a single headquarters at Bv. Castro Barros 155 in Córdoba and has no proprietary technology platform, no disclosed APIs, no mobile application, and no AI/ML capabilities in evidence. Communication is conducted through the official website (unioncordobesaderugby.com.ar), a YouTube channel, and email ([email protected]).

UCR is governed by a Consejo Directivo (Board of Directors) drawn from the membership of affiliated clubs — the 2026–2027 board is led by President Rafael Fernando Pérez (Club Universitario) and includes vice presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and vocal representatives from across the member ecosystem, including Córdoba Athletic Club, San Martín Rugby Club, Jockey Club Córdoba, Tala Rugby Club, and others. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed but appear to combine member fee schedules (aranceles), official ticket sales, and sponsorship support from municipal government (Municipalidad de Córdoba), provincial government (Gobierno de Córdoba), Banco Macro (financial sponsor), and SANOS (health/wellness).

Name

Unión Cordobesa de Rugby

Legal name

Unión Cordobesa de Rugby

Website

https://unioncordobesaderugby.com.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unión Cordobesa de Rugby is a non-profit regional federation founded in 1931 that governs rugby across Córdoba Province, Argentina, organizing competitions (Top 10A, Súper 9B), fielding professional franchise Dogos XV in Súper Rugby Américas, and administering player transfers, insurance, and ticketing for ~70 affiliated clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional/Continental Confederations & Associations (MPAKAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rugby (Union & League) Leagues (MPAKAAAG), Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Rugby governance
• Sports federation administration
• Rugby competition management
• Player transfer system
• Amateur rugby development

Headquarters

HQ city

Córdoba

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Unión Cordobesa de Rugby is the official governing body for rugby in Córdoba province, Argentina. It organizes and administers local competitions (Top 10A and Súper 9B), manages the Dogos XV professional franchise in Súper Rugby Américas, and provides administrative services to approximately 70 affiliated clubs including player transfers, official match ticketing, insurance through SanCor, disciplinary proceedings, and youth development programs from U15 to U19.

Product overview

Unión Cordobesa de Rugby operates as a unified platform offering a comprehensive range of rugby-related services and competitions. The core offering consists of organizing and administering regional rugby competitions (Top 10A and Súper 9B), managing the professional franchise Dogos XV in the Súper Rugby Américas, and providing administrative services including player transfers (Pases), insurance (Seguro SanCor), and official tickets (Entradas Oficiales). Supporting programs include player welfare, training/development, representative team selections, and informational publications (Boletín Informativo). The organization serves approximately 70 affiliated institutions across Córdoba Province.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Los Dogos: The representative rugby team of the Unión Cordobesa de Rugby, which competes in the Argentine Rugby Championship and Súper Rugby Américas.

Products and services

• Top 10A Rugby Competition Premier regional rugby competition organized by UCR for top-division clubs in Córdoba province, with weekly fixtures, match programming, and standings. Open to affiliated senior clubs.
• Súper 9B Rugby Competition
• Dogos XV Professional Rugby Franchise Professional rugby franchise representing Córdoba province in the Súper Rugby Américas competition, composed of top players from UCR's affiliated clubs. Competes at national and continental level, providing a showcase pathway for local talent.
• Player Transfer and Registration System (Programa de Pases) Centralized player transfer and registration service for affiliated clubs and individual players, including international transfer documentation, standardized fee tables, and procedural guidelines for inter-club player movements.
• SanCor Player Insurance Program (Seguro SanCor) Group sports insurance program provided through SanCor Seguros covering registered players of UCR-affiliated clubs during matches and training, including policy documentation and standardized claims procedures.
• Official Match Tickets (Entradas Oficiales UCRugby) Official ticket system for UCR-organized rugby matches, sold in books of 100 units to affiliated clubs from the Bv. Castro Barros 155 headquarters, with audit and sanction mechanisms for non-compliance.
• Capacitación (Coaching and Officiating Training) Training and professional development program for rugby coaches, referees, match officials, and club administrators affiliated with UCR, supporting certification and skill development across the federation.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Municipalidad de CórdobaminorOthersMunicipal Government of Córdoba is listed as a partner/supporter of the Unión Cordobesa de Rugby, shown in the sponsors/logos section of the website.
• Gobierno de CórdobaminorOthersGovernment of Córdoba province is listed as a partner/supporter shown in the sponsors/logos section of the website.
• Banco MacrominorOthersBanco Macro is listed as a financial sponsor in the logos section, providing banking/financial services partnership for the union's operations.
• SANOSminorOthersSANOS health program is listed as a partner in the logos section, likely providing health/wellness support for rugby players.
• SanCor SeguroscoreOthersSanCor Seguros provides player injury insurance coverage for the union and its affiliated clubs. Documents reference 'Procedimiento Seguro SanCor' and specific insurance policies (PÓLIZA SANCOR MAYO2026).

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Unión de Rugby de Cuyo: Provincial rugby union governing rugby in the Cuyo region of western Argentina. Direct peer comparable to UCR in scale and governance role as a regional rugby federation.
• Unión Santafesina de Rugby: Provincial rugby union governing rugby in Santa Fe province. Direct peer to UCR as a regional Argentine rugby governing body with similar administrative scope, competition organization, and member club model.
• Unión de Rugby de Rosario: Provincial rugby union governing rugby in the Rosario region of Santa Fe. Closely comparable to UCR in scale and operating model as a regional rugby governing body in Argentina.
• Unión de Rugby del Sur: Provincial rugby union governing rugby in the southern Buenos Aires region. Direct peer to UCR as a regional Argentine rugby governing body with similar institutional scope.
• Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires (URBA): Provincial rugby union governing rugby in the Buenos Aires region — the largest and most influential Argentine union. Directly comparable to UCR as a peer provincial rugby governing body organizing local competitions, representative teams, and member club services.

Others

• Federación Argentina de Hockey sobre Césped: National governing body for field hockey in Argentina. Comparable as a peer Argentine national sports federation with similar governance, competition organization, and member club structure, though serving a different sport.

Regional players

• Unión de Rugby del Alto Valle: Smaller provincial rugby union in the Patagonian Alto Valle region. Comparable as a regional rugby governing body, though smaller in scale than UCR.

Broad incumbents

• Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR): The national governing body for rugby in Argentina, of which UCR is a constituent union. Comparable as a sports federation providing governance, competition organization, and representative team management for Argentine rugby at a higher (national) tier.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoZvm2yShPCAgi9yjF6o1Bw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uni%C3%B3n-cordobesa-de-rugby

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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