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The Black Lion
The Black Lion (Georgian: ''Shavi Lomi'') is a professional Georgian rugby union team based in Tbilisi that competes annually in the Rugby Europe Super Cup Eastern Conference competition along with Romanian Wolves and Tel Aviv Heat and fellow Georgian team Batumi RC. They also compete in the Currie Cup First Division in South Africa. Name The name of the franchise has several inspirations. The players of the national team are sometimes nicknamed the lions, in reference to an (unofficial) anthem of the national team, which says: "freedom is the property of the lions". Also this is similar to the Georgian Rugby Union's slogan, "Freedom is a lion's destiny". The second inspiration comes from Georgian artist Niko Pirosmani, one of whose most famous works is the painting ''Black Lion''. The club logo is a reinterpretation of the lion's face. History The franchise was created in 2021 to participate in the Rugby Europe Super Cup. It is owned by the Georgian Federation, which emplo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tbilisi
Tbilisi ( ; ka, თბილისი ), in some languages still known by its pre-1936 name Tiflis ( ), is the Capital city, capital and the List of cities and towns in Georgia (country), largest city of Georgia (country), Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura (Caspian Sea), Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Tbilisi was founded in the 5th century Anno Domini, AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, and since then has served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tiflis was the seat of the Caucasus Viceroyalty (1801–1917), Caucasus Viceroyalty, governing both the North Caucasus, northern and the Transcaucasia, southern parts of the Caucasus. Because of its location on the crossroads between Europe and Asia, and its proximity to the lucrative Silk Road, throughout history Tbilisi was a point of contention among various global powers. The city's location to this day ensures its p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaba Bregvadze
Jaba Bregvadze (born 24 April 1987) is a Georgian rugby union player. His position is hooker. Who plays for Japanese club Kubota Spears Funabashi Tokyo Bay Bregvadze played for Stade Toulousain in the Top 14 and Worcester Warriors. Currently he plays for Kubota Spears in Japan Rugby League One. He also plays for the Georgia national team. He played for Georgia in the 2011 Rugby World Cup and the 2015 Rugby World Cup The 2015 Rugby World Cup was the eighth Rugby World Cup, the quadrennial rugby union world championship. The tournament was hosted by England from 18 September to 31 October. Of the 20 countries competing in the World Cup in 2011, there was onl .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Bregvadze, Jaba 1987 births Living people Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Rugby union players from Tbilisi Stade Toulousain players Rugby union hookers Expatriate rugby union players from Georgia (country) Expatriate rugby union players in France Expatriate sportspe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demur Tapladze
Demur Tapladze ( ka, დემურ თაფლაძე; born 18 March 2000) is a Georgian professional rugby union player who plays as a centre for Super Cup club The Black Lion and the Georgia national team. Professional career He was called in Georgia U20 squad for 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship The 2018 World Rugby Under 20 Championship was the eleventh annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams. The event was organised in France by rugby's governing body, World Rugby. Twelve nations played in the tournamen .... References * * 2000 births Living people Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Lelo Saracens players Black Lion (rugby union) players Rugby union centres Rugby union wings Rugby union players from Tbilisi 2023 Rugby World Cup players Georgia international rugby union players {{Georgia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Captain (sports)
In team sport, captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field. In either case, it is a position that indicates honor and respect from one's teammates – recognition as a leader by one's peers. In association football and cricket, a captain is also known as a skipper. Various sports have differing roles and responsibilities for team captains. Depending on the sport, team captains may be given the responsibility of interacting with game officials regarding application and interpretation of the rules. In many team sports, the captains represent their respective teams when the match official does the coin toss at the beginning of the game. The team captain, in some sports, is selected by the team coach, who may consider factors ranging from playing ability to leadership to serving as a good moral example to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lasha Lomidze (rugby Union, Born 2000)
Lasha Lomidze (born 26 January 2000) is a Georgian rugby union player. He plays as Fly-half for AIA Kutaisi in Georgia Championship Didi 10 and Georgia national rugby union team. He was called in Georgia U20 squad for 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship The 2017 World Rugby Under 20 Championship was the tenth annual international rugby union competition for Under 20 national teams. The event was organised in Georgia by rugby's governing body, World Rugby. Twelve nations played in the tournament, .... References 2000 births Living people Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Sportspeople from Georgia (country) The Black Lion players Rugby union centres Rugby union fly-halves Sportspeople from Kutaisi {{Georgia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luka Matkava
Luka Matkava ( ka, ლუკა მატკავა; born 10 may 2001) is a Georgian professional rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for Super Cup club The Black Lion and the Georgia national team. Club career Club RC Armazi Matkava began his career at RC Armazi in the Georgian Didi 10, scoring 6 tries in 7 appearances. Black Lion In 2021 he was named in the initial Black Lion squad for the inaugural Rugby Europe Super Cup season. Making his debut off the bench against Tel Aviv Heat in the second round. He became a pivotal cog in the Georgian franchise featuring in all of the Black Lions matches for the 2022 season, including starting in the final against Tel Aviv Heat. He started in Black Lions' EPCR Challenge Cup debut against Gloucester, scoring all of the Georgian franchises points in the 10-15 loss in Tbilisi, including scoring the only try of the game in the 20th minute. He started again the week after against Scarlets, scoring 13 points off the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giorgi Babunashvili
Giorgi Babunashvili (born 15 November 1995) is a Georgian rugby union player who plays as a fly-half for AIA Kutaisi in the Didi 10 and The Black Lion in Rugby Europe Super Cup's eastern division. He was playing for Georgia 7s until 2019. In 2021 he called in Georgia national rugby union team. Biography Giorgi Babunashvili came to prominence in 2013 with Bagrati Kutaisi, a Georgian second division team. With his team, he competed in a promotion play-off for the first division, which he lost. His good performances allowed him to join the main club in Kutaisi, RC AIA, during the off-season. At the end of the season, he was included in the Georgia Under-20 team for the World Junior Trophy, which he competed in again in 2015. In 2017, he joined the Georgia Rugby Sevens team for the Seven's Grand Prix Series. In 2017-2018, he scored over 126 points with AIA in the Georgian championship, but had to miss the finals due to injury. He was named in the league's All-Star team for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandro Mamamtavrishvili
Sandro Mamamtavrishvili (born 17 October 1998 in Georgia) is a Georgian rugby union player who plays for in the 2022 Currie Cup First Division. His playing position is flanker. He was named in the squad for the 2022 Currie Cup First Division The 2022 Currie Cup First Division was the 84th edition of the Currie Cup. As the second-tier of the competition, it ran alongside the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division. It was sponsored by beer brand Carling Black Label and organised by the Sout .... He has also represented Georgia international in both the 15-man code and in rugby sevens. Reference list External linksitsrugby.co.uk profile 1998 births Living people Rugby union flankers Black Lion (rugby union) players Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Georgia international rugby union players Place of birth missing (living people) {{Georgia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luka Ivanishvili
Luka Ivanishvili (born 25 November 2001 in Georgia) is a Georgian rugby union player who plays for . His playing position is flanker or number 8. Career He was named in the squad for the inaugural Rugby Europe Super Cup, and later for the 2022 Currie Cup First Division. International career Ivanishvili made his international debut in the 2022 Rugby Europe Championship, in a 23-26 win. He was named in the Georgia squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, he made his Rugby World Cup debut scoring a try in a 35-15 loss to Australia Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, sma .... Reference list External linksitsrugby.co.uk profile 2001 births Living people Rugby union flankers Rugby union number eights Black Lion (rugby union) players Rugby union players from Georg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mikheil Gachechiladze
Mikheil Gachechiladze (born December 24, 1990) is a Georgian rugby union Rugby union, commonly known simply as rugby, is a close-contact team sport that originated at Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. In its m ... player. His position is flanker, and he currently plays for Enisei-STM in the Rugby Premier League. Honours * Russian Championships (4): 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020/21 * Russian Cup (2): 2017, 2020 * Russian Supercup: 2017 * Nikolaev Cup (3): 2017, 2018, 2021 * European Rugby Continental Shield (2): 2016-17, 2017-18 References 1990 births Living people Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Georgia international rugby union players Yenisey-STM Krasnoyarsk players Rugby union flankers The Black Lion players {{Georgia-sport-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikoloz Aptsiauri
Nikoloz Aptsiauri (born 24 September 1992 in Georgia) is a Georgian rugby union player who plays for in the 2022 Currie Cup First Division. His playing position is flanker. He was named in the squad for the 2022 Currie Cup First Division The 2022 Currie Cup First Division was the 84th edition of the Currie Cup. As the second-tier of the competition, it ran alongside the 2022 Currie Cup Premier Division. It was sponsored by beer brand Carling Black Label and organised by the Sout .... He has also represented Georgia international in both the 15-man code and in rugby sevens. Reference list External linksitsrugby.co.uk profile 1992 births Living people Rugby union flankers Black Lion (rugby union) players Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Georgia international rugby union players Place of birth missing (living people) {{Georgia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nodar Tcheishvili
Nodar Tcheishvili ( ka, ნოდარ ჭეიშვილი; born 19 December 1990) is a Georgian professional rugby union player who plays as a lock for Super Cup club The Black Lion The Black Lion ( Georgian: ''Shavi Lomi'') is a professional Georgian rugby union team based in Tbilisi that competes annually in the Rugby Europe Super Cup Eastern Conference competition along with Romanian Wolves and Tel Aviv Heat and fell ... and the Georgia national team. References * * 1990 births Living people Expatriate rugby union players from Georgia (country) in France Rugby union players from Georgia (country) Georgia international rugby union players Cornish Pirates players London Scottish F.C. players Black Lion (rugby union) players Rugby union locks Rugby union players from Tbilisi 2023 Rugby World Cup players {{Georgia-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
