The Campeonato Argentino de Rugby 1999 è stato dalthe selection of Unione di Buenos Aires The 21 teams participating were divided on three levels : "Campeonato", "Ascenso", "Promocional".
The "Campeonato Argentino Menores de 21" (Under 21 championship) was won by RosarioThe "Campeonato Argentino Menores de 19" (Under 19 championship) was won by Tucumán.The "National Championship for clubs was won by La TabladaThe first edition of Torneo del Interior (tournament with club outside Buenos Aires) was won by Jockey Club CórdobaThe "Torneo de la URBA" (Buenos Aires) was won by San Isidro ClubThe "Cordoba Province Championship was won by TalaThe North-East Championship was won by HuirapucaIt was a great year for Argentina Rugby Union : at the 1999 Rugby World Cup, the "Pumas" obtained an historical qualification to quarter of final, beating in the play-off, the Ireland. In the quarter the Pumas were beaten by France.Previously in August, Argentina visited Scotland and Ireland for a four match tour, in order to prepare the World Cup. A victory against Scotland and a loss with Ireland, are the most important results.In June was Wales to visit Argentina for a five match tour, winning both the test with Pumas (36-26 and 23-16)In JuneFrance visit Argentina, and won both test with "Pumas" (35-18 and 37-12)In August, is Romania to visit Argentina, for a five match tour, The test is won by Pumas 68-22Argentina national team, in September visit Japan for a short tour (two matches). With an experimental team. lost the test match against Japan national team (29-44). In November, The Pumas visit Europe. Played six match, with three losses with Italy, France and Wales in the test match.In October, Argentina, won as usual the 1998 South American Rugby ChampionshipIn April there were the events for the "Centenary of Argentine Rugby". In April 17, there was a match between the Pumas and an international selection called "Resto del Mundo" (Rest of the World). The "Pumas" won 49-21.There were no relegation due the return to an "eight teams formula" per 2000.
Pool 1 (withdraw of Samtiago)Pool 2Zone FinalDue the restructuration of championship, both teams were promoted
