Budowlani Łódź
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Budowlani Łódź is a sports club based in Łódź, Poland. The club was founded in 1948. The club participates in many mens and women's sports competitions. They are primarily known as a rugby
club but also compete in volleyball
, hockey
and wrestling
. They are the current national mens rugby champions of Poland. Budowlani translates to English as 'builders', reflecting the clubs origins. The club still often host road builders and other construction workers in the accommodation above the clubhouse.
Rugby football
Rugby football is a style of football named after Rugby School in the United Kingdom. It is seen most prominently in two current sports, rugby league and rugby union.-History:...
club but also compete in volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
, hockey
Hockey
Hockey is a family of sports in which two teams play against each other by trying to maneuver a ball or a puck into the opponent's goal using a hockey stick.-Etymology:...
and wrestling
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
. They are the current national mens rugby champions of Poland. Budowlani translates to English as 'builders', reflecting the clubs origins. The club still often host road builders and other construction workers in the accommodation above the clubhouse.