S.L. Benfica (rugby union)

Benfica
Full name Associação SLB Rugby
Union Portuguese Rugby Federation
Founded 4 October 1924 (1924-10-04)
Location Lisbon, Portugal
Ground(s) Complexo Desportivo do Estádio da Luz
Campo dos Pupilos do Exército
Chairman Filipe Grenho
Coach(es) José Mendes
League(s) Campeonato Português de Rugby
2016–17 Rugby I Divisão, 1st (promoted)
Official website
www.slbenfica.pt/pt-pt/modalidades/rugby

Sport Lisboa e Benfica, commonly known as Benfica, is an amateur rugby union team based in Lisbon, Portugal. Benfica is one of the most ancient Portuguese rugby teams. The men's section competes in the Campeonato Português de Rugby, the Portuguese top tier, following the promotion in the 2016–17 season. On 27 June 2014, the club refused the invitation to join the first division.[1] The women's section competed in the Campeonato Nacional, the first tier, but recent changes in the competition mean they only compete in Sevens.

Unlike Benfica's other sports, which are in its direct control, thus getting vast investment, rugby is not directly under control of the club, but rather as an association that manages the sport with permission from the club, so investment is far more limited. Benfica rugby has no field of its own, renting Campo da Sobreda for its games, while the youth teams play at the Pupilos do Exército, near Colégio Militar in Lisbon.

Benfica hoped to secure a rugby field in Oeiras, in a 20-year rental, but the project never materialized. It was supposed to have a grass field capable of international matches, plus two synthetic fields for youth development, three football fields for Under 12, a 2,000 people stand and additional logistical support.[2]

Benfica had a player in the Portugal national team, Diogo Gama, who played at 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Current coaching staff

Position Staff
Head coach José Mendes Silva
Assistant coach Carlos Castro
Assistant coach Frederico Caetano Nunes

Last updated: 6 September 2016
Source: S.L. Benfica

Honours

According to Benfica's official website[3]

Men

Winners (9): 1959–60, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1969–70, 1975–76, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1990–91, 2000–01
Winners (10): 1961, 1965, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1983, 1984, 1985
Winners (4): 1971, 1986, 1988, 1991
  • Campeonato Regional de Lisboa
Winners (12): 1931, 1936, 1937, 1939, 1942, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1954, 1955
  • Taça de Honra da FPR
Winners (3): 1949, 1950, 1966
  • Torneio Abertura
Winners (13): 1947, 1948, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1962, 1971, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
  • Campeonato Nacional 2ª Divisão
Winners (4): 1975, 1976, 1984, 1996
  • Campeonato Nacional Reservas
Winners (13): 1936, 1937, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1974, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992
  • Torneio FPR Reservas
Winners: 1979
  • Torneio de Sevilla
Winners (3): 1969, 1970, 1979

Women

Winners (5): 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13
Winners (7): 2004–05, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12
  • Supertaça
Winner (8): 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016
  • Campeonato Nacional de Sevens
Winners (5): 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16
  • Taça de Portugal de Sevens
Winners (3): 2014, 2014, 2016

References

  1. ↑ "Rugby: Projecto do SL Benfica segue rumo sustentado". Sport Lisboa e Benfica - Site Oficial.
  2. ↑ "Rugby em Oeiras" [Rugby in Oeiras]. CM Oeiras.pt. 17 February 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Palmarés" [Achievements]. SL Benfica.pt. 7 August 2012.
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