2016 Copa del Rey de Rugby
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| 2016 Copa del Rey de Rugby | |
|---|---|
 King Felipe VI gives the trophy to SilverStorm El Salvador | |
| Tournament details | |
| Date | 10 January 2016 – 17 April 2016 |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Teams | 7 |
| Matches played | 7 |
| Final | |
| Venue | Estadio José Zorrilla, Valladolid |
| Attendance | 26,500 |
| Champions | SilverStorm El Salvador (7th title) |
| Runners-up | VRAC Quesos Entrepinares |
The 2015–16 Copa del Rey de Rugby was the 83rd edition of this tournament. SilverStorm El Salvador defeated local rival VRAC Quesos Entrepinares in the final of the tournament. This game beat the attendance record for a rugby union game in Spain with 26,500 spectators. King Felipe VI of Spain attended to the game.
Calendar
This edition was featured top seven teams at the end of the first half (round 11) of the 2015–16 División de Honor de Rugby. UE Santboiana declined to play.
All rounds were played with a single game format.
| Round | Date | Fixtures | Clubs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter-finals | 10 January 2016 | 3 | 6 → 3 | 7 top 2015–16 División de Honor teams at midseason |
| Semi-finals | 31 January 2016 | 2 | 4 → 2 | VRAC Quesos Entrepinares gain entry. |
| Final | 1 | 2 → 1 | ||
Quarter-finals
Draw was held on 14 December 2015 at Spanish Rugby Federation headquarters. Top seeded team, VRAC Quesos Entrepinares, received a bye to Semifinals.
Matches played on 10 January 2016.
| Team 1 | Score | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|
SilverStorm El Salvador  |
12–6 |  Complutense Cisneros |
AMPO Ordizia  |
13−32 | Alcobendas |
| Getxo Artea |
19–27 |  Bathco Rugby |
| Teams qualified to next round | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SilverStorm El Salvador | Alcobendas | Bathco Rugby | ||
