Brazilian Rugby Confederation
The Brazilian Rugby Confederation is the governing body for rugby union in Brazil. It was founded in 1972 and became affiliated to the International Rugby Board in 1995.
The confederation has six affiliate state federations: Gaúcha, Catarinense, Paranaense, Paulista, Mineira, and Fluminense. Other state federations are unaffiliated with the CBRu.
It organizes the Campeonato Brasileiro de Rugby, Taça Tupi and Campeonato Brasileiro de Rugby Sevens.
From 2010 onwards, the Brazilian Rugby Union has been sponsored by Topper and Bradesco.