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Germany national rugby union team (sevens)
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The German Sevens team is the national team of Germany
in the sport of Sevens rugby
.
Germany's aim is, to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics
sevens tournament.
the team, captained by Rainer Kumm took part in a number of international tournaments including the Punta del Este Sevens
in 1997, where they lost to Argentina
in the plate final and the Paris Sevens
in 1997 (bowl winners, defeating Romania
in the bowl final) and 1998 (bowl finalists, losing to Japan
in the final).
Kumm retired in 2000 to take up coaching and was replaced as captain by Mark Schulze, who led the team to the 2000 Sri Lanka Sevens
, where they reached the cup semi-final, having won their pool and defeated Hong Kong
in the quarter-final.
in Heidelberg
, followed by a Centenary banquet in the Heidelberg Castle
. In the tournament the German team thrashed Switzerland
and Yugoslavia
and came close to upsetting Ireland
, who had Gordon D'Arcy
in their line-up. The tournament was won by the Welsh team
, which featured Andy Marinos
and Arwel Thomas
.
, entering the tournaments in Punta del Este
and Mar del Plata
in 2000. The team reached the bowl final in Punta del Este, defeating the USA
in the semi-final, but lost the final to France
.
Germany was invited to two events of the 2005-06 World Sevens Series
, the tournaments in Paris
and London
.
In the Paris Sevens
, held 27–28 May 2006, the team lost to Argentina
(0-40), New Zealand
(5-59) and Portugal
(20-28) in the group stages. In the Shield semi-final, it beat Russia
(17-14) before going down to Scotland
in the final (0-40).
The following week, in the London Sevens
, Germany played and lost to Australia (12-40), England
(0-51) and Kenya
(7-35) in the group games. After a Shield semi-final loss to Canada
(17-29), the team ended the tournament without a win. The German team received an invitation to the 2009 London Sevens
, where it competed against Australia, Wales
, South Africa
, Samoa
and Canada
, without winning a game. The German squad at the event was:
In the first edition of the European championship, in 2002, held at Heidelberg
, Germany achieved an impressive third place with a win over France
, which had beaten Germany in the group stages.
The year after, the team finished one spot lower, in fourth place, the tournament once more having been held at Heidelberg. In 2005, in Spain
, a 15th place finish did not reflect the teams performance. In a tough group with Ireland
, France and the Czech Republic
, the team lead Ireland in its first game most of the way, to lose 17-26 in the end. In game two, France scored two early tries and, after this, it was only Germany that was attacking, going down 5-12 in the end. The third game, against Czech Republic, was a clear loss and in the round for the places thirteen to sixteen, the team could only win one game, against Croatia
.
The 2005 event was held in Moscow
and the German team fared much better, losing the Plate final to Spain
14-25, finishing sixth. The German Sevens side also took part in the World Games 2005
in Duisburg
, where it finished 8th.
Germany fielded an under strength, young side in the 2006 qualifying process for the tournament which was held in Moscow once more and consequently missed out. The team was however invited to two IRB Sevens World Series
events
, in France and England and preferred to concentrate on these events.
In the run-up to the 2007 tournament, Germany managed to win one of the qualifying events but then disappointed in Moscow, when a tenth place was all it could achieve after only beating Andorra and Lithuania
.
, Germany was hoping to finish in the top five and earn qualification to the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens
. With narrow loses to Portugal
, the winner, Spain and Italy
and only one clear defeat, 0-26 to Georgia
, the team reached only the seventh place and missed out on its dream. In the qualification tournaments beforehand, Germany came second in Croatia
, behind Italy and fourth in the event in the Czech Republic
. Germany's team at the event was:
, Croatia (30–31 May 2009) and then at Ostrava once more (6–7 June 2009).
Germany showed a disappointing performance at the 2009 Hannover Sevens, losing all four group games and only winning its ninth place game against Poland
, thereby coming second-last. The German team at the event was:
As a consequence of this, the two coaches, Rainer Kumm and Philip Stevenson where dismissed from their positions in August 2009. George Simpkin was confirmed as the new coach in February 2010. Because of financial difficulties, Simpkin had to be dismissed in January 2011. Peter Ianusevici
and Mustafa Güngör
were confirmed as the new coaches of the sevens team.
, Cyprus
. It finished third in the first event but only managed a sixth place in Cyprus, thereby missing out on qualification to the 2010 finals tournament.
Germany fielded a young team in both qualifying tournaments, consisting of:
, Poland
and the other in Heidelberg
, Germany.
The Gdańsk event finished with Belgium winning the tournament while Germany came third, having suffered a 21-24 loss to Sweden in the semi-finals. At Heidelberg, Germany was more successful, winning every game and defeating Poland in extra time in the final. Curiously, Germany was almost beaten by one of its own players. Sam Rainger, part of the pool of reserve players Germany as the host had to provide, was selected by Poland for the final and scored a try in extra time against his own country, which was however denied. By winning the tournament and Belgium only coming fourth, Germany was able to gain promotion to the Grand Prix Series for 2012.
Germany fielded the following team in the two tournaments:
tournament in the past, its greatest success being a win in the Bowl final in 1990, beating Thailand
28-12.
in Duisburg
, where it finished 8th. The following players were selected to play for Germany:
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 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...
.
Germany's aim is, to qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics
2016 Summer Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXXI Olympiad, are a major international multi-sport event to be celebrated in the tradition of the Olympic Games, as governed by the International Olympic Committee...
sevens tournament.
Punta del Este and Paris
In the years before the advent of the IRB Sevens World SeriesIRB Sevens World Series
The IRB Sevens World Series, known officially as the HSBC Sevens World Series as of the 2010-11 season, through sponsorship from banking group HSBC, and also sometimes called the World Sevens Series, is a series of international rugby union sevens tournaments organised for the first time in the...
the team, captained by Rainer Kumm took part in a number of international tournaments including the Punta del Este Sevens
Punta Del Este Sevens
The Punta del Este Sevens is an annual international rugby sevens tournament held in Uruguay, held at the resort of the same name in Maldonado Department...
in 1997, where they lost to Argentina
Argentina national rugby union team (sevens)
The Argentina national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens.-Current squad:A 12-man squad for the 2010–11 IRB Sevens World Series:#Santiago Bottini#Francisco Cuneo#Gonzalo Gutierrez Taboada#Francisco Merello...
in the plate final and the Paris Sevens
Paris Sevens
The Paris Sevens was an annual rugby union sevens tournament held in Paris, France as part of the World Sevens Series. It was last contested in 2006, and was effectively replaced by the new Scotland Sevens as of the 2006-07 season....
in 1997 (bowl winners, defeating Romania
Romania national rugby union team (sevens)
The Romania national rugby union sevens is a national sevens side. It has competed in the Hong Kong Sevens and it is currently competing in the European Sevens Championship....
in the bowl final) and 1998 (bowl finalists, losing to Japan
Japan national rugby union team (sevens)
The Japan national rugby union team represent Japan in international rugby sevens. The team compete in competitions such as the World Sevens Series and the Rugby World Cup Sevens.-Coach:*Wataru Murata - head coach from February 28, 2008...
in the final).
Kumm retired in 2000 to take up coaching and was replaced as captain by Mark Schulze, who led the team to the 2000 Sri Lanka Sevens
Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's
The Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's is an annual international rugby sevens event held in Kandy, Sri Lanka of the Kandy Sports Club and staged at the Bogambara Stadium. It Is usually held in September and runs for three days...
, where they reached the cup semi-final, having won their pool and defeated Hong Kong
Hong Kong national rugby union team (sevens)
The Hong Kong national rugby union sevens is a national sevens side. They are best known for hosting the Hong Kong Sevens-2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens:Pool E -Bowl --Current Squad:Squad to 2011 Hong Kong Sevens*Simon Leung*Kwok Ka Chun...
in the quarter-final.
German Rugby Centenary
In 2000 the German Rugby Federation celebrated its centenary. Centenary celebrations included the hosting of the European leg of the Rugby World Cup SevensRugby World Cup Sevens
The Rugby World Cup Sevens is the premier international Rugby sevens competition. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Rugby Board , and is contested by the men's national sevens teams every four years. The inaugural tournament was held in 1993 in Scotland, the...
in Heidelberg
Heidelberg
-Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of...
, followed by a Centenary banquet in the Heidelberg Castle
Heidelberg Castle
The Heidelberg Castle is a famous ruin in Germany and landmark of Heidelberg. The castle ruins are among the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps....
. In the tournament the German team thrashed Switzerland
Switzerland national rugby union team
The Swiss national rugby union team is a member of the FIRA - Association of European Rugby and plays in the 3A division of the European Nations Cup. Thus far Switzerland have not qualified for a Rugby World Cup.-History:...
and Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia national rugby union team
The Yugoslavia national rugby union team used to represent Yugoslavia at Rugby union until the 1990s.-History:SFR Yugoslavia made their debut as early as 1968 against a Romanian XV, losing 3 points to 11 in World Youth Sports Games in Stara Zagora...
and came close to upsetting Ireland
Ireland national rugby union team (sevens)
The Ireland national rugby union sevens team have previously competed in the IRB Sevens World Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens. Although there is no permanent team at present, there may well be in the future.-Results:...
, who had Gordon D'Arcy
Gordon D'Arcy
Gordon William D'Arcy is an Irish rugby player, more specifically an inside centre. He is registered to Lansdowne RFC and plays for provincial and RaboDirect Pro12 side Leinster.-Career:...
in their line-up. The tournament was won by the Welsh team
Wales national rugby union team (sevens)
The Wales national rugby union sevens team is the international rugby sevens side for Welsh rugby union players. They currently compete in the IRB Sevens World Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens and in the Commonwealth Games....
, which featured Andy Marinos
Andy Marinos
Andy Marinos is a former former Wales international rugby union player. A centre, he played for Newport Gwent Dragons and Canterbury Bulldogs in the Australian Rugby League competition.Andy Also represented the Two South Africans teams of Western Province as well as the Western Stormers He is...
and Arwel Thomas
Arwel Thomas
Arwel Camber Thomas is a former Wales international rugby union player. An outside-half, he played his club rugby for Swansea RFC....
.
IRB World Sevens
Germany participated in the inaugural World Sevens Series1999-00 World Sevens Series
-Itinerary:*Dubai December 1999*Stellenbosch, South Africa December 1999*Punta Del Este, Uruguay 7-8 January 2000*Mar del Plata, Argentina 12-13 January 2000*Wellington, New Zealand 5-6 February 2000*Hong Kong*Fiji*Brisbane, Australia*Tokyo, Japan March 2000....
, entering the tournaments in Punta del Este
Punta Del Este Sevens
The Punta del Este Sevens is an annual international rugby sevens tournament held in Uruguay, held at the resort of the same name in Maldonado Department...
and Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata is an Argentine city located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, south of Buenos Aires. Mar del Plata is the second largest city of Buenos Aires Province. The name "Mar del Plata" had apparently the sense of "sea of the Río de la Plata region" or "adjoining sea to the Río de la Plata"...
in 2000. The team reached the bowl final in Punta del Este, defeating the USA
United States national rugby union team (sevens)
The United States National Rugby Union Sevens team competes in the IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens, World Games, and Pan American Games. The Team will also represent the United States in the Summer Olympics beginning in 2016. Under current head coach Al Caravelli the Eagles have...
in the semi-final, but lost the final to France
France national rugby union team (sevens)
The France national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens.-Current squad:2011–12 IRB Sevens World Series squad :*Vincent Deniau*Jean Baptiste Mazoue*Terry Bouhraoua...
.
Germany was invited to two events of the 2005-06 World Sevens Series
2005-06 World Sevens Series
The 2005-06 World Sevens Series was the seventh in an annual series of rugby union sevens tournaments run by the International Rugby Board since 1999-2000. The participating teams in each World Sevens Series are full national sides....
, the tournaments in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
and London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
.
In the Paris Sevens
Paris Sevens
The Paris Sevens was an annual rugby union sevens tournament held in Paris, France as part of the World Sevens Series. It was last contested in 2006, and was effectively replaced by the new Scotland Sevens as of the 2006-07 season....
, held 27–28 May 2006, the team lost to Argentina
Argentina national rugby union team (sevens)
The Argentina national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens.-Current squad:A 12-man squad for the 2010–11 IRB Sevens World Series:#Santiago Bottini#Francisco Cuneo#Gonzalo Gutierrez Taboada#Francisco Merello...
(0-40), New Zealand
New Zealand national rugby union team (sevens)
The New Zealand national rugby union sevens team is the New Zealand representative team in rugby union sevens and competes in the IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games.-IRB Sevens:...
(5-59) and Portugal
Portugal national rugby union team (sevens)
The Portugal national rugby union team represent Portugal in international rugby sevens. The team has played for the first time in 1992, at the Catania Sevens, World Cup 1993 European Qualifier....
(20-28) in the group stages. In the Shield semi-final, it beat Russia
Russia national rugby union team (sevens)
The Russia national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, and Rugby World Cup Sevens.-Current Squad:12-man squad for 2010–11 IRB Sevens World Series :#Vladimir Ostroushko#Nikolay Goroshilov#Yury Gostyuzhev...
(17-14) before going down to Scotland
Scotland national rugby union team (sevens)
The Scottish national rugby union sevens team compete in the IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games.During 2006, the side were in danger of no longer competing in the Sevens World Series due to the financial problems faced by the Scottish Rugby Union...
in the final (0-40).
The following week, in the London Sevens
London Sevens
The London Sevens is an annual rugby sevens tournament held at Twickenham in London each year. It is part of the IRB Sevens World Series. The current titleholders are Australia, who beat South Africa in the final at Twickenham on 23 May 2010.- External links :...
, Germany played and lost to Australia (12-40), England
England national rugby union team (sevens)
The English national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games.-Honours:* 1973 International Seven-A-Side Tournament - Winners* Rugby World Cup Sevens Winners 1993* Hong Kong Sevens Winners 2002* Hong Kong Sevens Winners 2003*...
(0-51) and Kenya
Kenya national rugby union team (sevens)
The Kenya national rugby union sevens team compete in the IRB Sevens World Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens. They are currently one of the 12 "core teams" of the IRB Sevens, with a guaranteed place in all eight events each season....
(7-35) in the group games. After a Shield semi-final loss to Canada
Canada national rugby union team (sevens)
The Canadian national rugby union sevens team compete in the IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens, Pan American Games and the Commonwealth Games.-Current squad:12-man squad for the 2011 Dubai Sevens:-See also:* World Sevens Series...
(17-29), the team ended the tournament without a win. The German team received an invitation to the 2009 London Sevens
2009 London Sevens
The London Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2009 competition took place on May 23 and May 24 in London, England, and was the seventh Cup trophy in the 2008-09 IRB Sevens World Series...
, where it competed against Australia, Wales
Wales national rugby union team (sevens)
The Wales national rugby union sevens team is the international rugby sevens side for Welsh rugby union players. They currently compete in the IRB Sevens World Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens and in the Commonwealth Games....
, South Africa
South Africa national rugby union team (sevens)
The South African national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, the Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games.-Current squad:2011–12 IRB Sevens World Series 14-man squad :#Cecil Afrika...
, Samoa
Samoa national rugby union team (sevens)
The Samoa national rugby union team represent Samoa internationally in rugby sevens, a competitive sports tournament titled the IRB Sevens World Series which takes place annually in seven countries; United Arab Emirates, South Africa, New Zealand, United States, Hong Kong, Australia, England and...
and Canada
Canada national rugby union team (sevens)
The Canadian national rugby union sevens team compete in the IRB Sevens World Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens, Pan American Games and the Commonwealth Games.-Current squad:12-man squad for the 2011 Dubai Sevens:-See also:* World Sevens Series...
, without winning a game. The German squad at the event was:
| Team |
| Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He made his last game for Germany on 2 May 2009 against Russia.... Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Rafael Pyrasch Mike Hartel Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek is a retired German international rugby union player, having last played for the RG Heidelberg in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC 1880 Frankfurt in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato in the Italian Super 10.-Biography:... Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa is a retired German international rugby union player, playing for the TSV Handschuhsheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He has been playing rugby since 1996.... Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Berliner RC in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.-Biography:... Mustafa Gungor Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... |
2002–2007
Heidelberg
-Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of...
, Germany achieved an impressive third place with a win over France
France national rugby union team (sevens)
The France national rugby union sevens team compete in the World Sevens Series, Rugby World Cup Sevens.-Current squad:2011–12 IRB Sevens World Series squad :*Vincent Deniau*Jean Baptiste Mazoue*Terry Bouhraoua...
, which had beaten Germany in the group stages.
The year after, the team finished one spot lower, in fourth place, the tournament once more having been held at Heidelberg. In 2005, in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, a 15th place finish did not reflect the teams performance. In a tough group with Ireland
Ireland national rugby union team (sevens)
The Ireland national rugby union sevens team have previously competed in the IRB Sevens World Series and Rugby World Cup Sevens. Although there is no permanent team at present, there may well be in the future.-Results:...
, France and the Czech Republic
Czech Republic national rugby union team (sevens)
The Czech Republic national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side.-History:Their most notable achievement to date was in 2001, when they won the Bowl final of the Singer Sevens in Sri Lanka.-Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's:...
, the team lead Ireland in its first game most of the way, to lose 17-26 in the end. In game two, France scored two early tries and, after this, it was only Germany that was attacking, going down 5-12 in the end. The third game, against Czech Republic, was a clear loss and in the round for the places thirteen to sixteen, the team could only win one game, against Croatia
Croatia national rugby union team (sevens)
The Croatia national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side....
.
The 2005 event was held in Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
and the German team fared much better, losing the Plate final to Spain
Spain national rugby union team (sevens)
The Spain national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side.-2008 Hannover Sevens:Group A matches --Current Squad:Squad to 2011 Hong Kong Sevens*Victor Gomez*Carlos Blanco*Federico Negrillo*Pablo Feijoo*Facundo Lavino*Martin Heredia...
14-25, finishing sixth. The German Sevens side also took part in the World Games 2005
World Games 2005
The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July...
in Duisburg
Duisburg
- History :A legend recorded by Johannes Aventinus holds that Duisburg, was built by the eponymous Tuisto, mythical progenitor of Germans, ca. 2395 BC...
, where it finished 8th.
Germany fielded an under strength, young side in the 2006 qualifying process for the tournament which was held in Moscow once more and consequently missed out. The team was however invited to two IRB Sevens World Series
IRB Sevens World Series
The IRB Sevens World Series, known officially as the HSBC Sevens World Series as of the 2010-11 season, through sponsorship from banking group HSBC, and also sometimes called the World Sevens Series, is a series of international rugby union sevens tournaments organised for the first time in the...
events
2005-06 World Sevens Series
The 2005-06 World Sevens Series was the seventh in an annual series of rugby union sevens tournaments run by the International Rugby Board since 1999-2000. The participating teams in each World Sevens Series are full national sides....
, in France and England and preferred to concentrate on these events.
In the run-up to the 2007 tournament, Germany managed to win one of the qualifying events but then disappointed in Moscow, when a tenth place was all it could achieve after only beating Andorra and Lithuania
Lithuania national rugby union team (sevens)
The Lithuania national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side. They won the Bowl in the 2005 FIRA European Sevens in Moscow....
.
2008
With the tournament returning to Germany in 2008, to Hannover, as the 2008 Hannover Sevens2008 Hannover Sevens
The 2008 European Sevens Championship was a rugby sevens competition, with the final held in Hanover, Germany. It was the seventh edition of the European Sevens championship and also functioned as a qualifying tournament for the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens...
, Germany was hoping to finish in the top five and earn qualification to the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens
2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens
The 2009 Rugby Sevens World Cup was the fifth edition of the Rugby sevens world cup. The International Rugby Board selected Dubai in the United Arab Emirates as the host venue for the tournament ahead of bids from four other countries. The format included nine direct qualifiers and a further...
. With narrow loses to Portugal
Portugal national rugby union team (sevens)
The Portugal national rugby union team represent Portugal in international rugby sevens. The team has played for the first time in 1992, at the Catania Sevens, World Cup 1993 European Qualifier....
, the winner, Spain and Italy
Italy national rugby union team (sevens)
The Italy sevens national rugby union team is Italy's national rugby union sevens team. They compete in the IRB Sevens World Series, and have done so since the series' was introduced in 1999. Although they do compete in the series, they do not participate in every leg...
and only one clear defeat, 0-26 to Georgia
Georgia national rugby union team (sevens)
The Georgia national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side.-2007 London Sevens:-2007 Edinburgh Sevens:-External links:*...
, the team reached only the seventh place and missed out on its dream. In the qualification tournaments beforehand, Germany came second in Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
, behind Italy and fourth in the event in the Czech Republic
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
. Germany's team at the event was:
| Team |
| Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Berliner RC in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.-Biography:... Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... Markus Walger Markus Walger Markus Walger is a German international rugby union player, playing for the RK Heusenstamm in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato in the Italian Super 10.-Biography:... Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek is a retired German international rugby union player, having last played for the RG Heidelberg in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke is a German international rugby union player, playing for RC Orléans in the Fédérale 1 and the German national rugby union team... Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa is a retired German international rugby union player, playing for the TSV Handschuhsheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He has been playing rugby since 1996.... Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Mike Härtel Stefan Kunde Benjamin Krause Benjamin Krause Benjamin Krause is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1993.... |
2009
In 2009, the tournament was held in Hannover once more, giving the team direct qualification and the home advantage. Germany again took part in two qualifying tournaments, first at SplitSplit (city)
Split is a Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its wide port bay. With a population of 178,192 citizens, and a metropolitan area numbering up to 467,899, Split is by far the largest Dalmatian city and...
, Croatia (30–31 May 2009) and then at Ostrava once more (6–7 June 2009).
Germany showed a disappointing performance at the 2009 Hannover Sevens, losing all four group games and only winning its ninth place game against Poland
Poland national rugby union team (sevens)
The Poland national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side.-2008 Hannover Sevens:Group B matches -...
, thereby coming second-last. The German team at the event was:
| Team |
| Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa is a retired German international rugby union player, playing for the TSV Handschuhsheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He has been playing rugby since 1996.... Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek is a retired German international rugby union player, having last played for the RG Heidelberg in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel is a German international rugby union player, playing for the University of Cape Town RFC and the German national rugby union team.He made his debut for Germany against Portugal on 27 February 2010.... Falk Duwe Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Berliner RC in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.-Biography:... Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... Robert Mohr Robert Mohr Robert Mohr is a German international rugby union player, playing professionally in France for the newly promoted Top 14 club La Rochelle and for the German national rugby union team... Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He made his last game for Germany on 2 May 2009 against Russia.... Rafael Pyrasch Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
As a consequence of this, the two coaches, Rainer Kumm and Philip Stevenson where dismissed from their positions in August 2009. George Simpkin was confirmed as the new coach in February 2010. Because of financial difficulties, Simpkin had to be dismissed in January 2011. Peter Ianusevici
Peter Ianusevici
Peter Ianusevici is a retired Romanian rugby union international and former coach of the Romanian and the German national rugby union team.He played for Romania internationally in the 1970s, as a winger, playing 15 times for his country. Ianusevici then led his country as a coach to a Rugby World...
and Mustafa Güngör
Mustafa Güngör
Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain....
were confirmed as the new coaches of the sevens team.
2010
Germany took part in two qualifying tournaments in 2010, one in Split, Croatia, and the other in PathosPathos
Pathos represents an appeal to the audience's emotions. Pathos is a communication technique used most often in rhetoric , and in literature, film and other narrative art....
, Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
. It finished third in the first event but only managed a sixth place in Cyprus, thereby missing out on qualification to the 2010 finals tournament.
Germany fielded a young team in both qualifying tournaments, consisting of:
| Team |
| Falk Duwe Bastian Himmer James Keinhorst James Keinhorst James "Jimmy" Keinhorst is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Otley R.U.F.C. in the National League 1 and the German national rugby union team. He has also played for the German national rugby league team in the past.... Jacob Scheurich Rafael Pyrasch Alexander Hauck Alexander Hauck Alexander Hauck is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC 1880 Frankfurt in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC 1880 Frankfurt in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Jerome Ruhnau Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa is a retired German international rugby union player, playing for the TSV Handschuhsheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He has been playing rugby since 1996.... (Split only) Yassin Ayachi (Split only) Sebastian Kößler (Paphos only) Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... (Paphos only) |
2011
The 2011 season saw a modified competition, in which the top nations would play a 7s Grand Prix Series, while Germany was grouped in the European Championship, which was now the second tier, attempting to gain promotion to the Grand Prix Series. Two tournments were held for this purpose, one in GdańskGdansk
Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, at the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay , in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the...
, Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
and the other in Heidelberg
Heidelberg
-Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of...
, Germany.
The Gdańsk event finished with Belgium winning the tournament while Germany came third, having suffered a 21-24 loss to Sweden in the semi-finals. At Heidelberg, Germany was more successful, winning every game and defeating Poland in extra time in the final. Curiously, Germany was almost beaten by one of its own players. Sam Rainger, part of the pool of reserve players Germany as the host had to provide, was selected by Poland for the final and scored a try in extra time against his own country, which was however denied. By winning the tournament and Belgium only coming fourth, Germany was able to gain promotion to the Grand Prix Series for 2012.
Germany fielded the following team in the two tournaments:
| Team |
| Alexander Hauck Alexander Hauck Alexander Hauck is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC 1880 Frankfurt in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato in the Italian Super 10.-Biography:... Rafael Pyrasch Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel is a German international rugby union player, playing for the University of Cape Town RFC and the German national rugby union team.He made his debut for Germany against Portugal on 27 February 2010.... Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... Bastian Himmer Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke is a German international rugby union player, playing for RC Orléans in the Fédérale 1 and the German national rugby union team... Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... (Gdańsk only) Gilles Pagnon Gilles Pagnon Gilles Pagnon is a German international rugby union player, playing for RC Orléans in the Fédérale 1 and the German national rugby union team.He made his debut for Germany on 13 March 2010 against Russia.... (Gdańsk only) Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He made his last game for Germany on 2 May 2009 against Russia.... (Heidelberg only) Chris Hilsenbeck (Heidelberg only) |
European championship results
The German results in the European championship. From 2011 onwards, the top nations competed in a 7s Grand Prix Series, with the European Championship functioning as a second tier below it:| Year | Place |
| 2002 | 3rd |
| 2003 | 4th |
| 2004 | 15th |
| 2005 | 6th |
| 2006 | not qualified |
| 2007 | 9th |
| 2008 | 7th |
| 2009 | 9th |
| 2010 | not qualified |
| 2011 | Winner of second tier tournament (promoted to Grand Prix) |
Hong Kong Sevens
The team has taken part in the Hong Kong SevensHong Kong Sevens
The Hong Kong Sevens is considered the premier tournament on the IRB Sevens World Series in rugby sevens—a variant of rugby union....
tournament in the past, its greatest success being a win in the Bowl final in 1990, beating Thailand
Thailand national rugby union team (sevens)
The Thailand national rugby union sevens is a minor national sevens side. They have competed in the Hong Kong Sevens since the 1980s.-Singer Sri Lankan Airlines Rugby 7's:-Rugby at the 1998 Asian Games:Group B matches -December 7...
28-12.
World Games
The German Sevens team took part in the 2005 World GamesWorld Games 2005
The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July 2005.More than 3000 athletes competed in 39 non-Olympic sports:-Sports:Official sportsInvitational sports*Aikido The World Games of 2005 took place in Duisburg, Germany from 14 July 2005 until 24th July...
in Duisburg
Duisburg
- History :A legend recorded by Johannes Aventinus holds that Duisburg, was built by the eponymous Tuisto, mythical progenitor of Germans, ca. 2395 BC...
, where it finished 8th. The following players were selected to play for Germany:
| Team |
| André Krämer Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Berliner RC in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.-Biography:... Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He made his last game for Germany on 2 May 2009 against Russia.... Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa is a retired German international rugby union player, playing for the TSV Handschuhsheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He has been playing rugby since 1996.... Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato in the Italian Super 10.-Biography:... Colin Grzanna Colin Grzanna Colin Grzanna is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Berliner RC in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team... Markus Walger Markus Walger Markus Walger is a German international rugby union player, playing for the RK Heusenstamm in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Marten Strauch Marten Strauch Marten Strauch is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC Neuenheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... Dennis Walger Dennis Walger Dennis Walger is a German international rugby union player, playing for the RK Heusenstamm in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
Results
Germany's results in official international competitions since 2008. Results in other sevens tournaments are not shown.2008
| Date | Location | Opposition | Result | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May - 1 June | Zagreb Zagreb Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city... |
54-7 | 2008 Zagreb Sevens | |
| 31 May - 1 June | Zagreb | 66-0 | 2008 Zagreb Sevens | |
| 31 May - 1 June | Zagreb | 7-21 | 2008 Zagreb Sevens | |
| 31 May - 1 June | Zagreb | 20-14 | 2008 Zagreb Sevens | |
| 31 May - 1 June | Zagreb | 19-5 | 2008 Zagreb Sevens - Cup semi final | |
| 31 May - 1 June | Zagreb | 14-28 | 2008 Zagreb Sevens - Cup final | |
| 14–15 June | Ostrava Ostrava Ostrava is the third largest city in the Czech Republic and the second largest urban agglomeration after Prague. Located close to the Polish border, it is also the administrative center of the Moravian-Silesian Region and of the Municipality with Extended Competence. Ostrava was candidate for the... |
66-0 | 2008 Ostrava Sevens | |
| 14–15 June | Ostrava | 31-0 | 2008 Ostrava Sevens | |
| 14–15 June | Ostrava | 21-17 | 2008 Ostrava Sevens | |
| 14–15 June | Ostrava | 10-10 | 2008 Ostrava Sevens | |
| 14–15 June | Ostrava | 14-15 | 2008 Ostrava Sevens - Cup semi final | |
| 14–15 June | Ostrava | 7-24 | 2008 Ostrava Sevens - Cup third place | |
| 12 July | Hannover | 22-26 | 2008 Hannover Sevens 2008 Hannover Sevens The 2008 European Sevens Championship was a rugby sevens competition, with the final held in Hanover, Germany. It was the seventh edition of the European Sevens championship and also functioned as a qualifying tournament for the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens... |
|
| 12 July | Hannover | 0-26 | 2008 Hannover Sevens | |
| 12 July | Hannover | 12-14 | 2008 Hannover Sevens | |
| 12 July | Hannover | 17-12 | 2008 Hannover Sevens | |
| 13 July | Hannover | 24-21 | 2008 Hannover Sevens | |
| 13 July | Hannover | 19-21 | 2008 Hannover Sevens - Plate semi final | |
| 13 July | Hannover | 35-14 | 2008 Hannover Sevens - Plate 3rd place |
2009
| Date | Location | Opposition | Result | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | London London London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its... |
0-50 | 2009 London Sevens 2009 London Sevens The London Sevens is played annually as part of the IRB Sevens World Series for international rugby sevens . The 2009 competition took place on May 23 and May 24 in London, England, and was the seventh Cup trophy in the 2008-09 IRB Sevens World Series... |
|
| 23 May | London | 0-70 | 2009 London Sevens | |
| 23 May | London | 5-45 | 2009 London Sevens | |
| 24 May | London | 0-42 | 2009 London Sevens - Shield quarter final | |
| 24 May | London | 24-26 | 2009 London Sevens - Shield semi final | |
| 30–31 May | Split Split (city) Split is a Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its wide port bay. With a population of 178,192 citizens, and a metropolitan area numbering up to 467,899, Split is by far the largest Dalmatian city and... |
35-17 | 2009 Split Sevens | |
| 30–31 May | Split | 47-0 | 2009 Split Sevens | |
| 30–31 May | Split | 12-35 | 2009 Split Sevens | |
| 30–31 May | Split | 70-0 | 2009 Split Sevens | |
| 30–31 May | Split | 0-31 | 2009 Split Sevens - Cup semi final | |
| 30–31 May | Split | 39-0 | 2009 Split Sevens - Cup third place | |
| 6–7 June | Ostrava | 26-5 | 2009 Ostrava Sevens | |
| 6–7 June | Ostrava | 1 | 38-5 | 2009 Ostrava Sevens |
| 6–7 June | Ostrava | 5-24 | 2009 Ostrava Sevens | |
| 6–7 June | Ostrava | 19-17 | 2009 Ostrava Sevens | |
| 6–7 June | Ostrava | 5-33 | 2009 Ostrava Sevens - Cup semi final | |
| 6–7 June | Ostrava | 17-40 | 2009 Ostrava Sevens - Cup third place | |
| 11 July | Hannover | 7-29 | 2009 Hannover Sevens | |
| 11 July | Hannover | 14-19 | 2009 Hannover Sevens | |
| 11 July | Hannover | 19-22 | 2009 Hannover Sevens | |
| 11 July | Hannover | 19-39 | 2009 Hannover Sevens | |
| 12 July | Hannover | 12-7 | 2009 Hannover Sevens - Plate final |
2010
| Date | Location | Opposition | Result | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5–6 June | Split Split (city) Split is a Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its wide port bay. With a population of 178,192 citizens, and a metropolitan area numbering up to 467,899, Split is by far the largest Dalmatian city and... |
27-0 | 2010 Split Sevens | |
| 5–6 June | Split | 35-5 | 2010 Split Sevens | |
| 5–6 June | Split | 0-31 | 2010 Split Sevens | |
| 5–6 June | Split | 45-0 | 2010 Split Sevens | |
| 5–6 June | Split | 14-24 | 2010 Split Sevens - Cup semi final | |
| 5–6 June | Split | 43-5 | 2010 Split Sevens - Cup third place | |
| 12–13 June | Paphos Paphos Paphos , sometimes referred to as Pafos, is a coastal city in the southwest of Cyprus and the capital of Paphos District. In antiquity, two locations were called Paphos: Old Paphos and New Paphos. The currently inhabited city is New Paphos. It lies on the Mediterranean coast, about west of the... |
26-17 | 2010 Paphos Sevens | |
| 12–13 June | Paphos | 14-17 | 2010 Paphos Sevens | |
| 12–13 June | Paphos | 5-41 | 2010 Paphos Sevens | |
| 12–13 June | Paphos | 26-19 | 2010 Paphos Sevens | |
| 12–13 June | Paphos | 61-5 | 2010 Paphos Sevens - Plate semi final | |
| 12–13 June | Paphos | 7-19 | 2010 Paphos Sevens - Plate final |
2011
| Date | Location | Opposition | Result | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June | Gdańsk Gdansk Gdańsk is a Polish city on the Baltic coast, at the centre of the country's fourth-largest metropolitan area.The city lies on the southern edge of Gdańsk Bay , in a conurbation with the city of Gdynia, spa town of Sopot, and suburban communities, which together form a metropolitan area called the... |
22-5 | 2011 Gdańsk Sevens | |
| 11 June | Gdańsk | 19-14 | 2011 Gdańsk Sevens | |
| 11 June | Gdańsk | 19-5 | 2011 Gdańsk Sevens | |
| 11 June | Gdańsk | 19-14 | 2011 Gdańsk Sevens | |
| 12 June | Gdańsk | 31-7 | 2011 Gdańsk Sevens | |
| 12 June | Gdańsk | 21-24 | 2011 Gdańsk Sevens - Cup semi-final | |
| 12 June | Gdańsk | 28-7 | 2011 Gdańsk Sevens - Cup 3rd place | |
| 2 July | Heidelberg Heidelberg -Early history:Between 600,000 and 200,000 years ago, "Heidelberg Man" died at nearby Mauer. His jaw bone was discovered in 1907; with scientific dating, his remains were determined to be the earliest evidence of human life in Europe. In the 5th century BC, a Celtic fortress of refuge and place of... |
47-5 | 2011 Heidelberg Sevens | |
| 2 July | Heidelberg | 26-19 | 2011 Heidelberg Sevens | |
| 2 July | Heidelberg | 38-5 | 2011 Heidelberg Sevens | |
| 2 July | Heidelberg | 42-0 | 2011 Heidelberg Sevens | |
| 3 July | Heidelberg | 36-5 | 2011 Heidelberg Sevens | |
| 3 July | Heidelberg | 22-19 | 2011 Heidelberg Sevens - Cup semi final | |
| 3 July | Heidelberg | 29-24 aet | 2011 Heidelberg Sevens - Cup final |
- German wins in bold.
- 1 Second team.
Current players
The following players were nominated for the German team for the 2011 European Championship campaign:| Position | Club | |
| Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... |
Scrum-half | 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... |
| Rafael Pyrasch | Scrum-half | DSV 78 Hannover |
| Jacob Scheurich | Scrum-half | 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:... |
| Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel is a German international rugby union player, playing for the University of Cape Town RFC and the German national rugby union team.He made his debut for Germany against Portugal on 27 February 2010.... |
Fly-half | 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... |
| Gilles Pagnon Gilles Pagnon Gilles Pagnon is a German international rugby union player, playing for RC Orléans in the Fédérale 1 and the German national rugby union team.He made his debut for Germany on 13 March 2010 against Russia.... |
Centre |  RC Draguignan |
| Bastian Himmer | Wing | 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... |
| Sebastian Kößler | Wing | 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:... |
| Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke is a German international rugby union player, playing for RC Orléans in the Fédérale 1 and the German national rugby union team... |
Wing | RC Orléans RC Orléans Rugby club Orléans is a semi-professional French rugby union team, from Orléans. They currently play at Fédérale 1.-German players:The club has recently provided a number of players for the Germany national rugby union team with Alexander Widiker and the brothers Guillaume and Matthieu Franke... |
| Nikolai Siekmann | Wing | DSV 78 Hannover |
| Position | Club | |
| Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He made his last game for Germany on 2 May 2009 against Russia.... |
Hooker | 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.... |
| Florian Wehrspann | Hooker | 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... |
| Elmar Heimpel | Hooker | 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... |
| Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... |
Prop | Heidelberger RK Heidelberger RK The Heidelberger Ruderklub is a German rowing club and rugby union club from Heidelberg, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga.... |
| Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
Prop | DSV 78 Hannover |
| Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC 1880 Frankfurt in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
Prop | 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.... |
| Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato in the Italian Super 10.-Biography:... |
Prop |  Cavalieri PratoRugby Club I Cavalieri Prato Rugby Club I Cavalieri is a rugby union team from the city of Prato, Italy. They play in the 2010-11 version of the Super 10 having been classified 5th in the 09-10 Super 10 just missing out on the play-off.-History:... |
| Falk Duwe | Prop | RK 03 Berlin RK 03 Berlin The RK 03 Berlin is a German rugby union club from Berlin, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga.The club was formed in 2003, when the rugby department of the Post SV Berlin left the club... |
| Philipp Niemier | Prop | RK 03 Berlin RK 03 Berlin The RK 03 Berlin is a German rugby union club from Berlin, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga.The club was formed in 2003, when the rugby department of the Post SV Berlin left the club... |
| Benjamin Ulrich Benjamin Ulrich Benjamin Ulrich is a German international rugby union player, playing for the RK 03 Berlin in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He is playing rugby since 1999.... |
Prop | RK 03 Berlin RK 03 Berlin The RK 03 Berlin is a German rugby union club from Berlin, currently playing in the Rugby-Bundesliga.The club was formed in 2003, when the rugby department of the Post SV Berlin left the club... |
| James Reid | Prop |  Peterborough RUFC |
| Alexander Hauck Alexander Hauck Alexander Hauck is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC 1880 Frankfurt in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
Prop | 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.... |
Hannover Sevens
The following players have played for the German Sevens team at the Hannover Sevens:| Player | 2008 Hannover Sevens 2008 Hannover Sevens The 2008 European Sevens Championship was a rugby sevens competition, with the final held in Hanover, Germany. It was the seventh edition of the European Sevens championship and also functioned as a qualifying tournament for the 2009 Rugby World Cup Sevens... |
2009 Hannover Sevens | ||||||||||
| Games | Tries Try A try is the major way of scoring points in rugby league and rugby union football. A try is scored by grounding the ball in the opposition's in-goal area... |
Pen Penalty (rugby union) A penalty in rugby union is the main disciplinary sanction available to the referee to penalise a team who commit deliberate infringements. The team who did not commit the infringement are given possession of the ball and they may either kick it towards touch , attempt a place kick at goal, or tap... |
Con | DG | Points | Games | Tries | Pen | Con | DG | Points | |
| Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
1 | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... |
1 | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa is a retired German international rugby union player, playing for the TSV Handschuhsheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He has been playing rugby since 1996.... |
4 | - | - | - | 20 | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | 15 | |
| Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... |
4 | - | 8 | - | 36 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | 22 | |
| Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Berliner RC in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.-Biography:... |
- | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 7 | |
| Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek is a retired German international rugby union player, having last played for the RG Heidelberg in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
4 | - | - | - | 20 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | 10 | |
| Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke Matthieu Franke is a German international rugby union player, playing for RC Orléans in the Fédérale 1 and the German national rugby union team... |
4 | - | 4 | - | 28 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Markus Walger Markus Walger Markus Walger is a German international rugby union player, playing for the RK Heusenstamm in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
2 | - | - | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Mike Härtel | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Stefan Kunde | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Benjamin Krause Benjamin Krause Benjamin Krause is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1993.... |
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| Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato in the Italian Super 10.-Biography:... |
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| Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He made his last game for Germany on 2 May 2009 against Russia.... |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 |
| Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel Fabian Heimpel is a German international rugby union player, playing for the University of Cape Town RFC and the German national rugby union team.He made his debut for Germany against Portugal on 27 February 2010.... |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | 6 | - | 12 |
| Robert Mohr Robert Mohr Robert Mohr is a German international rugby union player, playing professionally in France for the newly promoted Top 14 club La Rochelle and for the German national rugby union team... |
- | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Falk Duwe | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Rafael Pyrasch | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - | - | - |
IRB Sevens
As of 2009, the following players have played for the German Sevens team at the London Sevens:| Player | Tournaments | Points | Tries | Goals |
| Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal Timur Tekkal is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He made his last game for Germany on 2 May 2009 against Russia.... |
2 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner Kehoma Brenner is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
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| Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm Benjamin Simm is a German international rugby union player, playing for the DSV 78 Hannover in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
2 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Rafael Pyrasch | ||||
| Mike Härtel | ||||
| Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek Christopher Weselek is a retired German international rugby union player, having last played for the RG Heidelberg in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
2 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera Mark Sztyndera is a German international rugby union player, playing for the SC 1880 Frankfurt in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.... |
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| Tim Kasten Tim Kasten Tim Kasten is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Heidelberger RK in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He plays rugby since 1986.... |
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| Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow Clemens von Grumbkow is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Rugby Club I Cavalieri Prato in the Italian Super 10.-Biography:... |
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| Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa Alexander Pipa is a retired German international rugby union player, playing for the TSV Handschuhsheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.He has been playing rugby since 1996.... |
2 | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga Franck Moutsinga is a German international rugby union player, playing for the Berliner RC in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team.-Biography:... |
2 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör Mustafa Güngör is a German international rugby union player, playing for the TV Pforzheim in the Rugby-Bundesliga and the German national rugby union team. He is the current captain of the German Sevens team, and, in 2009–10, he was also the German XV captain.... |
1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |