Petrarca Rugby

Petrarca Rugby is a professional rugby union club from Padua, Italy, currently competing in the top tier of the Italian rugby union, the Serie A Elite.

Founded in 1947, the team is the rugby union branch of the Unione Sportiva Petrarca, an omnisport club that includes also basketball, futsal, volleyball, fencing and football.

They have won 15 league titles, 11 of them between 1969–70 and 1986–87 seasons; their most recent successes in the Italian championship came 24 years after their latest feat, at the end of the 2010–11 season, and in recent years appearing in four straight finals 3 against rugby delta Rovigo (2020-21,2021-22,2022-23)and 1 against rugby viadana (2023-24) and winning two (2021-22 and 2023-24).

Petrarca is the tied 2nd most successful side in the Italian championship with Benetton rugby (15 time champions) and behind amatori rugby Milano (18 time champions)

Petrarca Rugby is a prestigious rugby union team based in Padua, Italy. Founded in 1947, the team has a rich history and tradition of success in the sport. The team competes in the top tier of Italian rugby and has a strong reputation for producing talented players who have gone on to represent the national team.

Petrarca Rugby is known for its passionate fan base and competitive spirit on the field. The team plays their home matches at the Stadio Plebiscito, a historic stadium that adds to the atmosphere of their games.

With a commitment to excellence and a dedication to the sport, Petrarca Rugby continues to be a dominant force in Italian rugby and a respected team in the international rugby community.