[2] That same year, the RPRU organised the first edition of the Buenos Aires' inter-club competition, which inaugural winner team was Lomas.
[2] The first trophy awarded to champions was acquired to British goldsmith Elkington & Son through their representatives in Argentina, C.R.
The cup was mounted on an ebony base with little silver badges, where the name of the champion would be engraved year-by-year.
[6][7] In 1998, the URBA introduced the playoff system, with a final match in a neutral venue to determine a unique champion of the season.
[8] New changes to the rules were added in 2008, when the fourteen best placed teams at the end of the regular season were eligible to play a second stage, named "Top 14".
Both semi-finals took place on the same weekend on neutral ground (usually the Club Atlético San Isidro stadium).
The four best placed clubs will qualify to the semifinals (played as single matches in neutral venues) on October 29 and 30.
[1] Teams competing at Top 12 in the 2024 seasons will be:[13] Disaffiliated or defunct clubs: The complete list of champions is detailed below:[5][16] The exclusive rights of Torneo de la URBA are broadcast live on ESPN Extra Saturday at 13:15 and are broadcast delayed on ESPN 2 at 17:30.