| Active departments of S.L. Benfica |
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| Football | Futsal | Basketball |
| Roller hockey | Handball | Volleyball |
| Rugby union | Cycling | Athletics |
| Beach soccer | Judo | Triathlon |
| Swimming | Boxing | Gymnastics |
| Table tennis | Archery | Golf |
Sl Benfica is one of the most ancient Portuguese rugby union teams. It was founded at 4 October 1924. Benfica won the National Championship 7 times, in 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1969–70, 1974–75 (title retired), 1975–76, 1985–86 and 1987–88. It also won the Cup of Portugal 9 times, in 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1983, 1984 and 1985. Benfica had a player at the Portuguese Squad that entered the 2007 Rugby World Cup finals, Diogo Gama.
They are confident of a return to former glories with their new professional set up which has led to a host of overseas signings. Most notably Richard Campbell from Birmingham in England. A formidable loose head prop, who is both dominant in the scrum and rampaging in the loose made a good start on his debut where he faced, and dominated the national skipper. He has recently been selected in a squad to face the national side in a warm-up for their upcoming internationals. They hope to secure Campbell to a long term contract, and with this secure the long term success of this once proud rugby club.
2006/2007; 2007/2008; 2008/2009
2007/2008; 2008/2009, 2009/2010
2006/2007; 2007/2008; 2008/2009; 2009/2010
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