CDUP Rugby – Associação de Rugby (CDUP) is a rugby union club in Porto, Portugal. It began in 1963 as the rugby section of the Centro Desportivo Universitário do Porto and keeps its connection with the University of Porto. The club has men's, women's and youth teams.
History
The rugby section was created in Porto in 1963. The parent Centro Desportivo Universitário do Porto was founded on 26 November 1949. The rugby section later became a separate rugby association, CDUP Rugby – Associação de Rugby, while keeping its original connection with the University of Porto.
In the first phase of the 2025/26 TOP 12, the main men's competition in Portuguese rugby, CDUP played in Group B with GDS Cascais, RC Montemor and CDUL. Its opening match was at home to CDUL at the Estádio Universitário do Porto. In the maintenance group (Grupo Manutenção), CDUP lost 37–48 to RC Santarém on 1 May 2026.
Honours
By the club's count, its honours from 1965 to 2023 cover senior second-division and senior sevens titles, Portuguese Cups, youth titles and a 2023 under-16 Plate. In 2003 it won three senior titles:
- Taça de Portugal (senior): 2003
- National senior sevens champions: 2003
- Taça Manuel Castro Pereira (senior): 2003
Ground
The club's 2025/26 home league opener was scheduled at the Estádio Universitário do Porto. The club's address is Rua das Estrelas, 4150-762 Porto.
Teams and training
As of August 2026, the training times are:
| Team | Training |
|---|---|
| Seniors (men) | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 20:00–21:30 |
| Women | Tuesday and Thursday 19:00–20:30 |
| Under-18 and under-16 | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 19:00–20:30 |
| Under-14 | Tuesday and Thursday 19:00–20:30 |
| Under-12 | Tuesday and Thursday 19:00–20:15 |
| Rugby school (under-10, under-8 and under-6, mixed) | Tuesday and Thursday 18:30–19:30 |
Club life
The club's values are camaradagem, integridade and formação (comradeship, integrity and development). Its mission is to develop people and promote rugby in the north of Portugal.