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Rugby Klub Bratislava is a Slovakian rugby club based in Nove Mesto,
Bratislava Bratislava (, also ; ; german: Preßburg/Pressburg ; hu, Pozsony) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Slovakia. Officially, the population of the city is about 475,000; however, it is estimated to be more than 660,000 — approxim ...
, created in 2015. They currently play in the Slovak Rugby League, and participate in friendly matches with Austrian, Czech, and Hungarian teams. The team trains on the pitch of University of Economy in Pasienky (Športový areál Ekonomickej univerzity) on Trnavská 37, next to the Slovan football stadium. Club colors are black and green.


History


Creation

The club was established in 2015 as 'Rugby Skola v Bratislave'. The name changed to 'Rugby Klub Bratislava' a few weeks after due to legal obligations. Club was founded by Charles Cimetiere and Christopher Bush. An citizens association 'Olympic RKB' related to Rugby Klub Bratislava was established in 2016. Its aim is to support the club and the club's activities.


Rugby life

The club features adult squad and recently developed strong rugby academy with kids of all ages. Club plays in Rugby League, Rugby Union XV and Sevens competitions. Besides that it engages in tournament and test matches in neighboring countries and hosts touring sides. The club welcomes and accommodates both native Slovaks and expatriates with a variety of playing experiences. The club emphasises that prior rugby experience is not necessary to join.


Trainings

The club offers weekly training sessions to anyone interested in rugby. Men, women, children, of any age and experience are encouraged to contact the club for further information about joining. Currently, the club holds trainings sessions every Tuesday and Thursday evening. These training sessions are held primarily in English, although commands are often translated to Slovak and French too. Rugby Klub Bratislava offers a dynamic mixture of fitness, basic skills, advanced skills and team building. The aim of the training sessions are to ensure that the players are physically, mentally and strategically ready for competitive games, in a diverse and friendly community.


Competitions

The club currently plays in Slovak Rugby League, the highest rugby competition in Slovakia. It also participate in friendly Rugby League and Rugby Union matches with Austrian, Czech, and Hungarian teams


List of former players

''2021-2022'' {{rugby squad end


References


Rugby Klub Bratislava - Skola Rugby

Detský rugby turnaj v Bratislave

Rugby: Šport gladiátorov alebo džentlmenov?

SLOVAQUIE Le rugby existe à Bratislava et se développe avec un Français au cœur du projet

"Charlie" Charles CIMETIERE, President and Creator of the Rugby Klub Bratislava - Skola Rugby

Rugby School/Skola Bratislava

1. KOLO. 1. RESPECT LIGA. second division Slovakia

Evidence of Civil Associations


External links


Rugby Klub Bratislava Facebook

Rugby Klub Bratislava web site Wordpress

Slovak Rugby League
2015 establishments in Slovakia Rugby clubs established in 2015 Sport in Bratislava Slovak rugby union teams