San Albano has 1,800 members,[1] is regarded as one of the most emblematic British-origin clubs in southern Greater Buenos Aires.
For the first years of its existence, Old Philomathian achieved more success in the sevens version of the game, winning the Argentine Rugby Union tournament in 1958.
The institution would be later forced to change its name in 1974 from the former Old Philomathian Club to "Asociación de Ex-Alumnos del Colegio San Albano" due to administrative regulations.
[7] San Albano built an artificial turf field hockey pitch in 2009, which facilitated the growth of the sport in the club.
That same year the club also inaugurated new tennis courts that hosted the "Copa Almirante Brown", a tournament where notable players such as David Nalbandian, Juan Mónaco, and Ignacio Chela took part.
[9][10] The Maurice Runnacles Oval was one of the venues that hosted the 2023 ICC Men's T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier.