| Full name | Club Atlético Banco de la Nación Argentina | ||
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| Union | Unión Argentina de Rugby | ||
| Founded | October 12, 1909 | ||
| Location | Vicente López, Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Ground(s) | Vicente López | ||
| President | Juan Carlos Dicandia | ||
| League(s) | Torneo de la URBA Grupo II | ||
| 2011 | 1st (champion) | ||
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Banco Nación is a rugby union and field hockey club in Argentina; formally called Club Atlético Banco de la Nación Argentina (CABNA), it is based in Vicente López Partido, Greater Buenos Aires. The rugby union team is also member of the Unión de Rugby de Buenos Aires (URBA).
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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 station, the club moved to its current location in Zufriategui street in 1928.
Banco Nación won the URBA Tournament in 1986 and 1989, as well as several rugby sevens tournaments. Hugo Porta, long-time captain of the Argentine national rugby union team, played in Banco Nación during his entire career; other recognized Pumas — such as Fabián Turnes, Pablo Hacha Dinisio, Fabio Aguja Gómez, and Rodolfo Capeltti began their careers with the team.
On July 14, 1991, Banco Nación defeated England's national team in a surprising 29 to 21 victory, being the only club level team to do that in the world. Banco Nación is the only Argentine club to defeat two national teams, having also defeated Canada in 1989.
In 2010 Banco was relegated to the second division, along with Club Pueyrredón.[1] In November, 2011, Banco Nación defeated Hurling Club 31-28 proclaiming second division champion.[2]
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