Rugby union in Germany

Rugby union in Germany
Germany playing Belgium
CountryGermany
Governing bodyGerman Rugby Federation
National team(s)Germany
First played1850
Registered players12,072[1][2]
Clubs124 (men), 5 (women) [1]
National competitions
Club competitions
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Rugby union in Germany is a moderately popular and growing sport with 124 men's clubs and 5 women's clubs competing in 4 men's and 1 women's national leagues.[1]

  1. ^ a b c "Geschichte [History]". Rugby-Verband.de. Deutscher Rugby Verband. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  2. ^ World Rugby's 2017 figures are smaller than the "almost 14,000" claimed by the DRV for 2013.