Between 1965 and 1971, it was played by 4 clubs (2 of each country, both Champion's and both Runner's-up), that face each other in ligule type competition.

The competition stopped being played in 1972, but returned in 1983 with a new format, with the 2 Champion's facing each other in just one game.

In 2009, a new competition named Iberian Rugby Cup[1] was designed.

This style of rugby was meant to be played with 8 teams, four of each federation, although it was suspended.

On 6 January 2013, CDUL defeated Quesos Entrepinares by 24–13, winning their 3rd title, in the return of the Copa Ibérica after a 5-year gap.