 Uruguay's rugby union international debut came in 1948, where they played a friendly match against Chile, which they eventually lost 21–3.In 1949, "rugby criollo" was introduced into the Carrasco Polo Club, which not unlike the MVCC, would become more renowned for rugby than the sport it was named for.In 1950, the Campeonato Uruguayo was held for first time, being today the main local competition.