Associação Esportiva Politécnica de Rugby, better known as Poli Rugby, is a rugby club in São Paulo, Brazil, that has been dedicated to rugby since it was formed in 1971.
History
The club has its origins among the engineering students of the Escola Politécnica of the Universidade de São Paulo.
In 2026 Poli was placed in Group B of the Super 12 first division (Primeira Divisão).
Honours
The club calls itself Brazilian rugby champion ("Campeã Brasileira de Rugby").
Ground
As of 2024, the club's base (sede) was the USP Biênio and its training ground was CEPEUSP Campo 4, Praça Professor Rubião Meira 61, Vila Universitária, São Paulo.
Teams and training
As of 2024, the club had adult men's teams (fifteens and sevens) and adult women's teams (fifteens and sevens), along with adult XV, Academy, university (Universitário) and youth (Juvenil) categories. As of August 2026, anyone may join by applying for membership and agreeing to the club's statute, and membership carries an annual fee.
Club life
The club names probity, loyalty and fair play ("lisura, lealdade e fair play") among its values, together with commitment, companionship, discipline, respect, pride and passion.