Rugby union in Slovakia
| Rugby union in Slovakia | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Slovakia |
| National team(s) | Slovakia |
National competitions | |
IRB Sevens World Series | |
Audience records | |
| Single match | ? (?). ? vs ? (?, ?) |
Rugby union in Slovakia is a minor but growing sport.
Governing body
The governing body is the Slovak Rugby Union.
History
Rugby union was introduced to
Although Slovakia was under the aegis of Czechoslovak rugby bodies, the centre of gravity was firmly in Bohemia and to a lesser extent Moravia, with Slovakia finishing a distant third in terms of participation. However, rugby union was being played in Bratislava by ŠK Slávia Bratislava as early as 1927.[4]
Czechoslovakia was a founder member of
Like many minor European rugby nations, Slovak rugby has tended to centre on the capital: Bratislava, with fleeting starts in provincial towns and the countryside. It has a minor presence in one or two schools.[5]
Rugby union is completely amateur in Slovakia, leading by RC Slovan Bratislava, club settled in the capital of Slovakia.
See also
References
- ^ ISBN 1-86200-013-1) p66
- ^ "Významné události českého ragby v bodech" (in Czech). Czech Rugby Union. Archived from the original on 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2009-07-24.
- ^ Richards p129
- ^ "História | Slovan Rugby". Archived from the original on 2009-09-25. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
- ^ "What sports and games are the most popular in Slovakia? - Slovensko.com". Archived from the original on 2009-04-15. Retrieved 2009-06-23.