Durango RT facts for kids
| Full name | Durango Rugby Taldea | |
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| Founded | 1986 | |
| Location | Durango, Spain | |
| Ground(s) | Arripausueta | |
| President | Juan Manuel Iriondo | |
| Coach(es) | Inés Etxegibel | |
| League(s) | División de Honor B – Group A | |
| 2014–15 | División de Honor B – Group A, 2nd | |
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Durango Rugby Taldea is a rugby team from Durango, Spain. Rugby is a popular team sport where players try to score points by carrying, passing, or kicking an oval-shaped ball. The team is also known as Durango Nissan-Gaursa. They play their home games at Arripausueta.
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About the Team
When Was the Team Formed?
Durango Rugby Taldea was started in 1986. This means they have been playing rugby for many years! The team's president is Juan Manuel Iriondo, and their coach is Inés Etxegibel.
Team's Journey in Rugby Leagues
Playing in Different Divisions
Durango Rugby Taldea has played in various rugby leagues over the years. For a long time, they competed in the Primera Nacional division. This was the third level of rugby in Spain.
Moving Up to a Higher League
In the 2003–04 season, the team did very well. They finished first in their division and were promoted! This meant they moved up to the División de Honor B, which is the second-highest rugby league in Spain.
Seasons in División de Honor B
Since being promoted, Durango Rugby Taldea has played many seasons in the División de Honor B. They have spent 11 seasons in this league, competing against other strong teams. In the 2014–15 season, they finished in a strong second place in their group.
See also
In Spanish: Durango Rugby Taldea para niños
