German rugby union championship
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The German rugby union championship was established in 1909 and has since been played, with exceptions, annually. It is the highest competition in Germany
in the sport of Rugby Union
.
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The first final of the German championship was played on 14 November 1909 in Stuttgart
. Originally it was played between the two best teams out of the regional competitions. In 1962, a cup competition, the DRV-Pokal
, was introduced, and additionally, a league cup was formed in 1983. All competitions are played annually.
In 1971, the Rugby-Bundesliga
was established, from then on the two best teams out of this league would play in the final.
The TSV Victoria Linden
from Hannover is the record champion, having won 20 titles so far. Until 2006, every final included a team from Hannover. Since then, in 2006, 2007 and 2008, no team from this city has reached the German final.
From 1996, a German championship in sevens rugby
has been organised. This competition has been held annually since, except in 2001 and 2002.
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as the most successful team, winning 27 championships:
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in the sport of Rugby Union
Rugby union
Rugby union, often simply referred to as rugby, is a full contact team sport which originated in England in the early 19th century. One of the two codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand...
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Men
The German Rugby Federation, the DRV was formed on 4 November 1900 in KasselKassel
Kassel is a town located on the Fulda River in northern Hesse, Germany. It is the administrative seat of the Kassel Regierungsbezirk and the Kreis of the same name and has approximately 195,000 inhabitants.- History :...
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The first final of the German championship was played on 14 November 1909 in Stuttgart
Stuttgart
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of 600,038 while the metropolitan area has a population of 5.3 million ....
. Originally it was played between the two best teams out of the regional competitions. In 1962, a cup competition, the DRV-Pokal
German rugby union cup
The German rugby union cup is the premier cup competition for men in the sport of Rugby Union in Germany.In October 2009, it was proposed to discontinue both men's cup competitions after 2010, meaning, both the DRV-Pokal and the league cup will not be played anymore after this season...
, was introduced, and additionally, a league cup was formed in 1983. All competitions are played annually.
In 1971, the Rugby-Bundesliga
Rugby-Bundesliga
The Rugby-Bundesliga is the highest level of Germany's rugby union league system, organised by the German Rugby Federation.The league is predominantly amateur, with only two of the ten clubs in the league being professional outfits,the SC 1880 Frankfurt and Heidelberger RK.-History:The German rugby...
was established, from then on the two best teams out of this league would play in the final.
The TSV Victoria Linden
TSV Victoria Linden
The TSV Victoria Linden is a German rugby union club from the Linden suburb of Hannover, currently playing in the 2nd Rugby-Bundesliga. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports, such as triathlon and athletics....
from Hannover is the record champion, having won 20 titles so far. Until 2006, every final included a team from Hannover. Since then, in 2006, 2007 and 2008, no team from this city has reached the German final.
From 1996, a German championship in sevens rugby
Rugby sevens
Rugby sevens, also known as seven-a-side or VIIs, is a variant of rugby union in which teams are made up of seven players, instead of the usual 15, with shorter matches. Rugby sevens is administered by the International Rugby Board , the body responsible for rugby union worldwide...
has been organised. This competition has been held annually since, except in 2001 and 2002.
Women
A German women's championship was established in 1988 and has been held annually since. Since 2000, the women also organise a sevens championship.Men's championship finals
Since 1909, the German rugby champions are determined by a final (except in 2001-02), nowadays held between the two top teams of the Rugby-BundesligaRugby-Bundesliga
The Rugby-Bundesliga is the highest level of Germany's rugby union league system, organised by the German Rugby Federation.The league is predominantly amateur, with only two of the ten clubs in the league being professional outfits,the SC 1880 Frankfurt and Heidelberger RK.-History:The German rugby...
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Championship finals
Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Result |
1908-09 | FC 1897 Hannover | FV Stuttgart | 6-3 |
1909-10 | FC Frankfurt 1880 | SV Odin Hannover | 3-0 |
1910-11 | not held | ||
1911-12 | FC Neuenheim | FC 1897 Hannover | 13-6 |
1912-13 | FC 1880 Frankfurt | DFV 1878 Hannover | 3-0 |
1913-14 | SV Odin Hannover | FC Neuenheim | 3-0 |
1914-19 | not held | ||
1919-20 | SV Odin Hannover | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 3-0 |
1920-21 | FC Neuenheim | Hawa-Alexandria Hannover | 11-0 |
1921-22 | SC 1880 Frankfurt | Hawa-Alexandria Hannover | 3-0 |
1922-23 | FC Schwalbe Hannover | SC Neuenheim | 6-3 |
1923-24 | SC Neuenheim | TSV Victoria Linden | 8-3 |
1924-25 | SC 1880 Frankfurt | SC Linden | 33-13 |
1925-26 | FC Schwalbe Hannover | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 8-0 |
1926-27 | Heidelberger RK | TSV Victoria Linden | 10-6 |
1927-28 | Heidelberger RK | DFV 1878 Hannover | 8-0 |
1928-29 | TSV Victoria Linden | Heidelberger RK | 5-0 |
1929-30 | SV Odin Hannover | RG Heidelberg | 13-0 |
1930-31 | SV Odin Hannover | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 38-0 |
1931-32 | FV 1897 Linden | RG Heidelberg | 6-5 |
1932-33 | VfR Döhren | RG Heidelberg | 3-0 |
1933-34 | VfR Döhren | FV 1897 Linden | 8-3 |
1934-35 | not held | ||
1935-36 | FC Schwalbe Hannover | SC Neuenheim | 11-0 |
1936-37 | FV 1897 Linden | RG Heidelberg | 32-11 |
1937-38 | VfV Hannover | RG Heidelberg | 14-3 |
1938-39 | VfV Hannover | SC Neuenheim | 16-0 |
1939-40 | FV 1897 Linden | Eintracht Frankfurt | 19-6 |
1940-41 | SC Elite Hannover | BSC Siemens Berlin | 11-3 / 12-8 |
1941-42 | SG Ordnungspolizei Berlin | SC Germania List | 13-9 |
1942-47 | not held | ||
1947-48 | TSV Victoria Linden | Berliner SV 92 | 30-0 |
1948-49 | SC Neuenheim | SC Germania List | 11-0 |
1949-50 | SV 08 Ricklingen | SC Neuenheim | 6-0 |
1950-51 | TSV Victoria Linden | SC Neuenheim | 18-9 |
1951-52 | TSV Victoria Linden | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 22-3 |
1952-53 | TSV Victoria Linden | TSV Handschuhsheim | 19-8 |
1953-54 | TSV Victoria Linden | SC Neuenheim | 23-3 |
1954-55 | TSV Victoria Linden | TSV Handschuhsheim | 6-3 |
1955-56 | TSV Victoria Linden | TSV Handschuhsheim | 12-6 |
1956-57 | TSV Handschuhsheim | SC Elite Hannover | 6-3 |
1957-58 | TSV Victoria Linden | SC Neuenheim | 21-0 |
1958-59 | VfR Döhren | RG Heidelberg | 10-5 |
1959-60 | SV 08 Ricklingen | TSV Handschuhsheim | 17-0 |
1960-61 | SV Odin Hannover | SC Neuenheim | 5-0 |
1961-62 | TSV Victoria Linden | SC Neuenheim | 11-3 |
1962-63 | SV Odin Hannover | TSV Handschuhsheim | 11-3 |
1963-64 | DSV 1878 Hannover | FC St. Pauli | 11-0 |
1964-65 | TSV Victoria Linden | Eintracht Frankfurt | 17-12 |
1965-66 | SC Neuenheim | DSV 1878 Hannover | 9-3 |
1966-67 | SC Neuenheim | TSV Victoria Linden | 11-9 |
1967-68 | DSV 1878 Hannover | TSV Handschuhsheim | 8-6 |
1968-69 | TSV Victoria Linden | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 25-3 |
1969-70 | DSV 1878 Hannover | RG Heidelberg | 20-6 |
1970-71 | Heidelberger RK | DSV 1878 Hannover | 14-9 |
1971-72 | TSV Victoria Linden | SC Neuenheim | 17-16 |
1972-73 | Heidelberger RK | SV 08 Ricklingen | 3-0 |
1973-74 | SV 08 Ricklingen | Heidelberger TV | 15-9 |
1974-75 | TSV Victoria Linden | Heidelberger RK | 12-4 |
1975-76 | Heidelberger RK | TSV Victoria Linden | 35-0 |
1976-77 | SC Germania List | Heidelberger RK | 16-9 |
1977-78 | FV 1897 Linden | TSV Handschuhsheim | 24-16 |
1978-79 | SC Germania List | Heidelberger TV | 9-0 |
1979-80 | RG Heidelberg | FV 1897 Linden | 16-10 |
1980-81 | SC Germania List | Heidelberger RK | 28-19 |
1981-82 | DSV 78 Hannover | RG Heidelberg | 15-6 |
1982-83 | DSV 78 Hannover | RG Heidelberg | 16-12 |
1983-84 | DSV 78 Hannover | TSV Victoria Linden | 27-6 |
1984-85 | DSV 78 Hannover | Heidelberger RK | 24-9 |
1985-86 | Heidelberger RK | DSV 1878 Hannover | 15-9 |
1986-87 | TSV Victoria Linden | DSV 1878 Hannover | 24-0 |
1987-88 | DRC Hannover | DSV 1878 Hannover | 12-9 |
1988-89 | TSV Victoria Linden | Berliner RC | 20-6 |
1989-90 | DSV 78 Hannover | SC Neuenheim | 31-4 |
1990-91 | DSV 78 Hannover | TSV Victoria Linden | 6-3 |
1991-92 | TSV Victoria Linden | SV 08 Ricklingen | 59-3 |
1992-93 | TSV Victoria Linden | DSV 1878 Hannover | 18-14 |
1993-94 | TSV Victoria Linden | Heidelberger TV | 15-3 |
1994-95 | SC Neuenheim | TSV Victoria Linden | 14-13 |
1995-96 | TSV Victoria Linden | RG Heidelberg | 9-8 |
1996-97 | RG Heidelberg | TSV Victoria Linden | 15-13 |
1997-98 | DRC Hannover | TSV Victoria Linden | 25-20 |
1998-99 | DRC Hannover | RG Heidelberg | 24-10 / 11-22 |
1999–2000 | DRC Hannover | TSV Victoria Linden | 45-12 / 34-3 |
2000-01 | DRC Hannover | SC Neuenheim | 28-16 / 8-13 |
2001-02 | DRC Hannover | not held | |
2002-03 | SC Neuenheim | DRC Hannover | 18-9 |
2003-04 | SC Neuenheim | DRC Hannover | 23-18 |
2004-05 | DRC Hannover | TSV Handschuhsheim | 21-9 |
2005-06 | RG Heidelberg | SC Neuenheim | 13-9 |
2006-07 Rugby-Bundesliga 2006-07 The Rugby-Bundesliga 2006-07 was the 36th edition of this competition and the 87th edition of the German rugby union championship. The season went from 26 August 2006 to 12 May 2007, ending with the championship final.-Overview:... |
RG Heidelberg | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 23-15 |
2007-08 Rugby-Bundesliga 2007-08 The Rugby-Bundesliga 2007-08 was the 37th edition of this competition and the 88th edition of the German rugby union championship. The season went from 25 August 2007 to 31 May 2008, ending with the relegation final.-Overview:... |
SC 1880 Frankfurt | RG Heidelberg | 28-13 |
2008-09 Rugby-Bundesliga 2008-09 -Overview:The 2008-09 modus was somewhat different from the previous season. The competition had been expanded from eight to nine teams. The final, which used to be determined by the top-two teams of the regular season was now played by the two winners of the semi-finals which pair the first placed... |
SC 1880 Frankfurt | Heidelberger RK | 11-8 |
2009-10 | Heidelberger RK | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 39-22 |
2010-11 | Heidelberger RK | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 12-9 |
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Winners & Finalists
As of 2009, this is the standing in the all-time winners list of the German championship:Club | Championships | Finals |
TSV Victoria Linden TSV Victoria Linden The TSV Victoria Linden is a German rugby union club from the Linden suburb of Hannover, currently playing in the 2nd Rugby-Bundesliga. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports, such as triathlon and athletics.... |
20 | 30 |
DSV 78 Hannover | 9 | 17 |
SC Neuenheim SC Neuenheim The SC Neuenheim is a German rugby union club from Heidelberg, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga. Having won nine men's and twelve women's German championships as of 2004, the club is one of the most accomplished in Germany.-History:... |
9 | 23 |
Heidelberger RK Heidelberger RK The Heidelberger Ruderklub is a German rowing club and rugby union club from Heidelberg, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga.... |
8 | 14 |
DRC Hannover DRC Hannover The DRC Hannover is a German rugby union club from Hannover, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga. The club should not be confused with the DRC 1884 Hannover, a rowing club and a separate entity.-History:... |
7 | 9 |
SC 1880 Frankfurt SC 1880 Frankfurt The SC 1880 Frankfurt is a German rugby union club from Frankfurt am Main, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports like lacrosse, tennis and field hockey.... |
6 | 13 |
SV Odin Hannover SV Odin Hannover The SV Odin Hannover is a German rugby union club from Hanover, currently playing in the Regionalliga North. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports like association football, gymnastics and handball.... |
6 | 7 |
RG Heidelberg RG Heidelberg The RG Heidelberg is a German rugby union club from Heidelberg, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga. Apart from rugby, the club also offers the sport of rowing.-History:The club was formed on 4 June 1898 as a rowing club... |
4 | 16 |
FV 1897 Linden FV 1897 Linden The FV 1897 Linden is a German rugby union club from Hanover. As well as rugby, the club also offers other sports, such as American football and gymnastics.... |
4 | 6 |
FC Schwalbe Hannover FC Schwalbe Hannover The FC Schwalbe Hannover is a German rugby union club from Hanover, currently playing in the Rugby-Regionalliga Lower Saxony. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports like tennis, basketball and boxing... |
3 | 3 |
VfR Döhren VfR Döhren The VfR Döhren is a German rugby union club from Hanover, playing in the Regionalliga North, the third tier of rugby in Germany. It plays in partnership with SV Odin Hannover, as SG SV Odin/VfR Döhren.... |
3 | 3 |
SC Germania List SC Germania List The SC Germania List is a German rugby union club from the List suburb of Hanover, currently playing in the 2nd Rugby-Bundesliga. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports like tennis, gymnastics and handball.... |
3 | 5 |
SV 08 Ricklingen SV 08 Ricklingen The SV 08 Ricklingen is a German rugby union club from the Ricklingen suburb of Hanover. In the 2009-10 season, it plays in the Rugby-Regionalliga Lower Saxony, the third tier of German rugby. After having formed an on-the-field union with DSV 78 Hannover from 2003 to 2009 instead of fielding an... |
3 | 5 |
VfV Hannover | 2 | 2 |
SG Ordnungspolizei Berlin | 1 | 1 |
SC Elite Hannover | 1 | 2 |
FC 1897 Hannover | 1 | 1 |
TSV Handschuhsheim TSV Handschuhsheim The TSV Handschuhsheim is a German rugby union club from Heidelberg, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports like association football, handball and tennis.-History:... |
1 | 8 |
Heidelberger TV Heidelberger TV The Heidelberger TV is a German rugby union club from Heidelberg, currently playing in the 2nd Rugby-Bundesliga South/West. Apart from rugby, the club also offers other sports like basketball, tennis and badminton.... |
0 | 3 |
Eintracht Frankfurt Rugby Eintracht Frankfurt Rugby The Eintracht Frankfurt Rugby is a German rugby union club from Frankfurt am Main, currently playing in the 3rd Liga South/West, the third tier of rugby in Germany... |
0 | 2 |
Hawa-Alexandria Hannover | 0 | 2 |
Berliner RC Berliner RC The Berliner Rugby Club is a German rugby union club from Berlin, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga.-History:The club was formed in 1926.While very successful in its youth department, it has not managed similar achievements on the senior level.... |
0 | 1 |
FC St Pauli Rugby | 0 | 1 |
Berliner SV 92 Rugby Berliner SV 92 Rugby The Berliner SV 92 Rugby is a German rugby union club from Berlin, currently playing in the 2nd Rugby-Bundesliga North/East. It is part of a larger club, the Berliner SV 92, which also offers other sports like association football, baseball and basketball.... |
0 | 1 |
BSC Siemens Berlin | 0 | 1 |
SC Linden | 0 | 1 |
FV Stuttgart | 0 | 1 |
Sevens rugby championship finals
Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Result |
1995-96 | SC Neuenheim | RG Heidelberg | 23-12 |
1996-97 | RG Heidelberg | SC Neuenheim | 7-5 |
1997-98 | RG Heidelberg | SC Neuenheim | 33-5 |
1998-99 | RG Heidelberg | DRC Hannover | 33-20 |
1999–2000 | TSV Victoria Linden | RG Heidelberg | 40-12 |
2000-01 | not held | ||
2001-02 | not held | ||
2002-03 | RG Heidelberg | Karlsruher SV | 31-7 |
2003-04 | TSV Handschuhsheim | RG Heidelberg | 20-5 |
2004-05 | RG Heidelberg | RK Heusenstamm | 36-17 |
2005-06 | RK Heusenstamm | Berliner RC | 19-14 aet |
2006-07 | SC 1880 Frankfurt | RG Heidelberg | 40-26 |
2007-08 | RG Heidelberg | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 26-24 |
2008-09 | RG Heidelberg | RK Heusenstamm | 31-19 |
2009-10 | SC 1880 Frankfurt | SC Neuenheim | 29-12 |
2010-11 | Heidelberger RK | RG Heidelberg | 25-14 |
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Women's championship finals
Since 1988, the German women's rugby champions are determined by a final:Championship finals
Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Result |
1987-88 | SC Neuenheim | ||
1988-89 | SC Neuenheim | ||
1989-90 | SC Neuenheim | ||
1990-91 | SC Neuenheim | DRC Hannover | 30-0 |
1991-92 | SC Neuenheim | ||
1992-93 | SC Neuenheim | DRC Hannover | 22-7 |
1993-94 | RC Rottweil | SC Neuenheim | 3-0 |
1994-95 | FC St. Pauli | SC Neuenheim | 23-5 |
1995-96 | SC Neuenheim | FC St. Pauli | 14-5 |
1996-97 | SC Neuenheim | FC St. Pauli | 12-8 |
1997-98 | SC Neuenheim | FC St. Pauli | 26-12 |
1998-99 | SC Neuenheim | FC St. Pauli | 17-15 |
1999–2000 | FC St. Pauli | SC Neuenheim | 39-3 |
2000-01 | FC St. Pauli | SC Neuenheim | 37-8 |
2001-02 | DRC Hannover | FC St. Pauli | 18-17 |
2002-03 | FC St. Pauli | SC Germania List | 25-0 |
2003-04 | SC Neuenheim | FC St. Pauli | 31-5 |
2004-05 | FC St. Pauli | SC Neuenheim | 15-0 |
2005-06 | FC St. Pauli | SC Germania List | 17-5 |
2006-07 | FC St. Pauli | Heidelberger RK | 34-17 |
2007-08 | FC St. Pauli | SC Neuenheim | 29-7 |
2008-09 | SC Neuenheim | Heidelberger RK | 24-23 |
2009-10 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 37-5 |
2010-11 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 58-5 |
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Sevens rugby championship finals
Season | Winner | Runner-Up | Result |
1999–2000 | FC St. Pauli | ||
2000-01 | FC St. Pauli | ||
2001-02 | FC St. Pauli | ||
2002-03 | SC Germania List | SC Neuenheim | 5-0 |
2003-04 | SC Germania List | SC Neuenheim | 20-0 |
2004-05 | ASV Köln | SC Neuenheim | 10-5 |
2005-06 | Heidelberger RK | SC Germania List | 40-0 |
2006-07 | SC Neuenheim | FC St. Pauli | 22-17 |
2007-08 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 24-15 |
2008-09 | Heidelberger RK | no final | |
2009-10 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 29-0 |
2010-11 | Heidelberger RK |
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East Germany
The East German championship was held from 1952 to 1990, with the Stahl Hennigsdorf RugbyStahl Hennigsdorf Rugby
The Stahl Hennigsdorf Rugby is a German rugby union club from Hennigsdorf, currently playing in the tier-four Regionalliga East B. The team is part of a larger club, the Stahl Hennigsdorf, which also offers other sports like volleyball, table tennis and boxing.The club, located in former East...
as the most successful team, winning 27 championships:
Season | Winner | Runner-Up |
1952 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf Stahl Hennigsdorf Rugby The Stahl Hennigsdorf Rugby is a German rugby union club from Hennigsdorf, currently playing in the tier-four Regionalliga East B. The team is part of a larger club, the Stahl Hennigsdorf, which also offers other sports like volleyball, table tennis and boxing.The club, located in former East... |
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1953 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1954 | DHfK Leipzig | |
1955 | DHfK Leipzig | |
1956 | SC Vorwärts Berlin | |
1957 | DHfK Leipzig | |
1958 | DHfK Leipzig | |
1959 | not held | |
1960 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1961 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1962 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1963 | DHfK Leipzig | |
1964 | BSG Lokomotive Wahren Leipzig | |
1965 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1966 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1967 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1968 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1969 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1970 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1971 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1972 | BSG Stahl Leegebruch | |
1973 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1974 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1975 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1976 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1977 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1978 | BSG Lokomotive Wahren Leipzig | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf |
1979 | BSG Lokomotive Wahren Leipzig | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf |
1980 | BSG Lokomotive Wahren Leipzig | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf |
1981 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1982 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1983 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1984 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1985 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1986 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1987 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
1988 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | BSG Stahl Brandenburg Stahl Brandenburg Rugby Stahl Brandenburg Rugby is a German rugby union club from Brandenburg, currently playing in the Rugby-Regionalliga East A.The club, located in former East Germany, used to be part of the BSG Stahl Brandenburg, a multi-sports club formed in November 1950... |
1989 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | BSG Post Berlin |
1990 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | BSG Post Berlin |
External links
- Article on the 2008 final with pictures of the thropy
- DRV website German rugby federation website