Sport Rugby Union Canadian champions BC Bears Champions Argentina Jaguars | Duration September–October 2009 International champions Argentina Jaguars Number of teams 6 | |
League Americas Rugby Championship Champion Argentina XV national rugby union team Finals champion Argentina XV national rugby union team | ||
The 2009 Americas Rugby Championship season was the inaugural season of the Americas Rugby Championship. The season featured a Canadian division with four teams representing provinces or regions of Canada, along with international A sides from the U.S. and Argentina.
The Canadian Division played a round robin schedule to determine what two teams would play in the Canadian final. The BC Bears went undefeated in round robin play and defeated the Ontario Blues 12-8 in the Canadian final.
The international finalist was decided in a match between the U.S. Select XV and the Argentina Jaguars. The match was won by the Jaguars 57-10.
The ARC Final pitted the BC Bears against the Argentina Jaguars. The Jaguars gave the Bears their only loss of the season in a 35-11 decision. The Ontario Blues defeated the U.S. Selects to take 3rd place.
Teams
Canadian Division
International Teams