Rugby union in Denmark
Rugby union is a minor, but growing, sport in Denmark.
| Rugby union in Denmark | |
|---|---|
| Country | Denmark |
| Governing body | Danish Rugby Union |
| National team(s) | Denmark |
| First played | 1931 |
| Registered players | 3,000 |
| Clubs | 30+ |
National competitions | |
The Danish Rugby Union dates back to 1950, and joined the IRB in 1988.[1][2][3] They joined the Scandinavian Rugby Union in 1974.[2]
History
Denmark is normally considered the second nation in Nordic rugby, after Sweden.[1] Until 1980, they had never beaten Sweden, but since then, the silverware has been shared fairly equal, and in 1995 beat the touring side of Welsh Districts.[1]
Rugby has been played in Denmark since 1931.[2][3]
Levels of development in Denmark in the 1970s, were extremely uneven. For example, in 1973, when Comet met Lyndo in a match in Copenhagen, the scoreline was 194-0.[4]
The Danes have a fairly robust amateur struction, which comprises over thirty clubs, and 3,000 registered players.
External links
References
- Cotton, Fran (Ed.) (1984) The Book of Rugby Disasters & Bizarre Records. Compiled by Chris Rhys. London. Century Publishing. ISBN 0-7126-0911-3
- Richards, Huw A Game for Hooligans: The History of Rugby Union (Mainstream Publishing, Edinburgh, 2007, ISBN 978-1-84596-255-5)
- Bath, Richard (ed.) The Complete Book of Rugby (Seven Oaks Ltd, 1997 ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p66
- (Danish)Rugby i Danmark (DRU)
- Rugby in Den Store Danske
- Cotton, p67