Young Rugby Players Impress at the Zagreb Open Championship

Prelijepa subotnja jutra na Ragbi centru Rudeš donijela su vrhunski ragbi u izvedbi najmlađih.

Zagreb Ladies played their first round of the Croatian Cup

U subotu se odigralo prvo kolo Kupa Hrvatske za seniorke u ragbiju 7

U-18 Team Wins the Croatian Rugby 7s Cup!

After a tense senior match on Saturday, Zagreb’s U-18 team kept the celebration going by winning the Croatian Rugby 7s Cup. The young rugby players showcased outstanding form throughout the entire tournament, remaining unbeaten across all four matches.

Zagreb beats Makarska

After a narrow defeat in the opening round, Zagreb set out in pursuit of their first points of the season, facing off against the newly promoted side — Rugby Club Makarska.

Young Lions of Zagreb Triumph in Vienna Against Stade Rugby Club Wien

This weekend, the Rugby Club Zagreb team traveled to the Austrian capital, where they played a friendly match against the home side, Stade Rugby Club Wien.

Zagreb Narrowly Defeated by Mladost

In the great Zagreb rugby derby, Mladost triumphed over Zagreb in a match filled with fast-paced action, dramatic turnarounds, and true sporting tension right up to the final second.

Zagreb beats Ljubljana

This weekend, the Rugby Club Zagreb team defeated Rugby Club Ljubljana at Rudeš.

U18 National Team on the Way to Budapest

This weekend, three of our U18 players will represent Croatia at the Budapest 7s tournament, under the leadership of our head coach, Hrvoje Bartolić.

Zagreb Wins the Beach Trophy

After finishing second last year, this time we set our sights on the title — and we did it, defeating Olimpija 5–4 in the final!

Guest Appearance on HRT

Our members and national team players, Niko Vranešević and Josipa Farac, appeared as guests on HRT’s show "Sportske minute". They discussed the future of rugby and shared insights from their personal experiences in the sport.

Zagreb Crowned Croatian Rugby 7s Champions

This weekend, after remaining unbeaten since the first tournament held in Zagreb, Zagreb claimed the Croatian Rugby 7s Championship title in Split.

Mahir Bišić Leads Bosnia as Captain

Our player, Mahir Bišić, captained the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team at the Rugby Europe Conference 2 Tournament.

Zagreb Players Represent Croatia in Rugby 7s National Team

Our players Marko Dujić, Ivano Šojić, and Niko Vranešević represented the Croatian national team in Rugby 7s at the Trophy Series Championship.

60th Anniversary Celebration of the Club

Dear friends, we are proud to invite you to the formal ceremony celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of Rugby Club Zagreb.

Try Rugby

Come to Rudeš and try rugby! Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome (U10, U12, U14, U16, U18, and seniors). Rugby – a sport for people of all shapes and sizes!

Training starts on August 16th. Are you ready?

On Wednesday, August 16, the youth categories (U10, U12, U14, and U16) of Rugby Club Zagreb will begin training on our field at the Rugby Center Rudeš.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We wish all friends of the club a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Photos from the Trip to Sljeme

This weekend, the coaches took the youngest teams of Rugby Club Zagreb on a team-building and “altitude training” trip to Sljeme. There was plenty of fun and hiking!

Sinj Defeats Zagreb at Rudeš

A great spectacle — the opening match of the Croatian Rugby Championship did not disappoint! Zagreb and Sinj played an excellent game full of exciting moves and top-quality rugby.

Rugby Lager – Zagreb’s First Rugby Beer!

We’re extremely proud that, in collaboration with Pivovara Medvedgrad, we’ve created the perfect flavor — worthy of being Croatia’s first rugby beer.

Final Meeting of the EU Erasmus+ Project Held in Dubrovnik

The “Rugby for Children” project is a two-year EU initiative that brought together five rugby clubs from three European Union countries.

Mobility Visit and Final Event in Dubrovnik

The fifth Mobility Visit of the “Rugby for Children” project will take place from June 23 to 26. The host of this Mobility Visit and partner meeting is Rugby Club Dubrovnik.

Ljubljana Hosts “Rugby for Children” Project Partners

As part of the “Rugby for Children” project, the final, fourth Mobility Visit meeting was held. The project partners were hosted by Rugby Club Ljubljana on April 22 and 23.

Mobility Visit to Rugby Club Ljubljana

The fourth Mobility Visit of the “Rugby for Children” project will take place from April 22 to 23. The host of this Mobility Visit and partner meeting is Rugby Club Ljubljana.

Third Mobility Visit Meeting Held in Brno

Rugby Club Dragon Brno hosted project partners from Rugby Club Dubrovnik, Rugby Club Zagreb, Superkid, and Rugby Club Ljubljana.

Mobility Visit to Rugby Club Dragon Brno

The third Mobility Visit of the “Rugby for Children” project will take place from April 1 to 4. The host of this Mobility Visit and partner meeting is Rugby Club Dragon Brno.

Second “Rugby for Children” Mobility Visit Held

The second Mobility Visit of the EU project “Rugby for Children” was held in Zagreb. The project is led by Rugby Club Dubrovnik as the main partner.

Project “Rugby for Children” Kicks Off with Meeting in Zagreb

The project, led by Rugby Club Dubrovnik as the main partner, was officially announced at an online press conference held in Dubrovnik in November last year.

TAG a friend

Rugby Club Zagreb successfully implemented the project “TAGiraj prijatelja” in 2020 with the support of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport.

Invitation to all Club Members

Notice of meeting: Regular session of the Assembly of Rugby Club Zagreb will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Trainings are starting

After a short break from a demanding season, training sessions are finally returning to the Rugby Centre Rudeš. Check the schedule and see you on the field!

Junior Training at Rudeš

A few beautiful snapshots from yesterday’s (Thursday) quality youth training session at Rudeš. Many thanks to the photographer, Petra Zelić 🙂

Trainings are starting

We’ve finally made it! All categories of Rugby Club Zagreb are back in full action… starting today!!! Note: The women’s team has their first training session on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Use of Rugby Centre Rudeš

For use of the Rugby Centre Rudeš outside of regular training hours (when the gates are locked), you can request a copy of the entrance key.

3rd Tag Rugby Festival

This Saturday, a large number of young rugby players gathered at Savica for the now traditional Tag Rugby tournament. The youngest participants showcased impressive skills in handling the oval ball.

Rugby Workshop Moves Indoors

After unforgettable training sessions at Rudeš, the Rugby Workshop will be moving indoors for the upcoming period — to the sports hall of J. J. Strossmayer Elementary School on Varšavska Street.

Rugby Club Zagreb Christmas Gathering

Dear friends, as the year draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to look back and express our gratitude for all the wonderful moments we experienced in 2019.

The youngest categories played in Ljubljana

A wonderful event served as the prelude to the senior match against Ljubljana. The youngest categories of Rugby Club Zagreb and Rugby Club Ljubljana played an exhibition match.

Zagreb U16 win the Croatian Cup!

In front of gathered supporters and under great weather conditions, Zagreb’s U16 team convincingly won the Croatian Cup, defeating Sinj and later Split’s Nada in the final!

Justin Tipurić at the Rugby Center Rudeš!

Dear players, coaches, and rugby enthusiasts, On Monday, December 2, we’ll have the opportunity to meet and learn from Welsh international player of Croatian descent — Justin Tipurić.

Match announcement: Croatia – Israel

In the Rugby Europe International Championship (Conference 1 South), Croatia will once again host a strong Israeli side at the Siget Stadium. The big question — can coach Yelavich’s men repeat their spring success?

U18 win the Croatian Rugby 7s Championship Tournament

At today’s tournament at Rudeš, the Zagreb U18 team claimed the Cup title! In the U14 category, our boys took silver -congratulations to Nada Split on the title!

Assistance to the Martinov Plašt Association

On Sunday, September 29, members of Rugby Club Zagreb, in cooperation with the association Poza, organized a charity event to support the Martinov Plašt Association.

24 sata writes about our new player from Fiji!

An interesting article shares the life story told by our very own Peni Ratu Taloga Madanawa! Peni has joined us all the way from the distant islands of Fiji.

24 sata writes about the new signings of Rugby Club Zagreb!

Be sure to read the interesting article about our new players — Jason Davor Newton and Damir Conci. Damir has joined us from Argentina, while Jason arrived from South Africa.

Zagreb U16 wins the Croatian Rugby 7s Cup!

At the Rugby Center Rudeš in Zagreb, the Croatian Rugby 7s Cup tournament for the U16 category took place. A big thank you to all the fans who came to support our young lions!

U16 win the Zagreb City Championship!

As part of the Zagreb City Open Championship, our U16 team won a strong rugby 7s tournament. They went undefeated, recording victories against Mladost, Ljubljana, and Crvena Zvezda.

Training Schedule for Youth Categories

Here you can find the training schedule as well as the core values of Rugby Club Zagreb. Bring your kids to try rugby!

Fantastic tour in Treviso

The first major tour of Rugby Club Zagreb in many years turned out to be a huge success! There was such a great number of participants that in the end we travelled with a bus, two vans, and a car.

Plan and Schedule of the Treviso Tour

March 2, 2019 (Saturday) Departure at 8:00 a.m. from the Voltino terminal (those arriving by car can leave their vehicles for two days in the club parking lot at Rudeš). Please arrive 15 minutes earlier.

Zagreb melts Čelik

The Lions chased winter away from Rudeš with a victory against Čelik from Zenica, announcing what promises to be a very exciting spring season. The dynamic and entertaining match drew a large crowd of rugby fans.

Tour to Treviso – March 2nd & 3rd!

The organization of the trip to Treviso is underway. The maximum cost per person will be 375 HRK, which includes transportation, accommodation, meals, and a ticket for the match.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

To all friends and supporters of Rugby Club Zagreb, we wish all the best in 2019 and beyond! Lots of happiness, health, and sporting success!

Rugby Club Zagreb Christmas Gathering

We invite you to the annual Rugby Club Zagreb dinner, which will be held on Thursday, December 13th, starting at 6:00 PM at Fakin Craft Bar, Vukovarska 68.

The juniors played the final tournaments of the Croatian Rugby Cup.

Unfortunately, despite showing great fighting spirit, the junior teams of Rugby Club Zagreb came up short this time. Congratulations to the winners.

Zagreb U16 wins the Croatian Rugby 7s Championship!

Congratulations to our U16 team and coach Bartolić on winning the Croatian Rugby 7s Championship! Congratulations also to Nada and Mladost for a fair and competitive fight.

Fighting Zagreb defeated in Sinj

In an exciting and hard-fought match, Zagreb came up short against the experienced home team. Sinj recorded a 31:12 victory.

Final stage of the Croatian Championship for U18 and U14

The U18 team of Rugby Club Zagreb unfortunately failed to defend their Croatian Championship title. Zagreb played with 11 players against 15.

Veterans Tournament Zdenko Jajčević 2018

Saturday, May 19, will remain in our memories as a truly wonderful day — and not just for us, but also for our guests from Sisak, England, and Serbia.

Čelik - Zagreb Rugby Union 19:18

Everyone who attended today’s Round 3 match of the Regional Rugby League between Rugby Club Čelik and the Zagreb City team got to witness everything that makes rugby such a great sport…

Tour to Bratislava! (April 28–30)

As most of you already know, the Zagreb Blues team will be playing a match in Bratislava on Sunday, April 29. We invite all interested club members to join us on the trip to Bratislava!

Match Announcement: Zagreb Blues vs Linz

Up next is the continuation of the Austrian ARC League competition. Our new, younger squad will face off for the first time against our now well-known rivals from Linz.

Report: Zagreb Blues – Šibenik 48:0

The Blues opened the season with a convincing victory over the visitors from Šibenik, confirming the expected strong performance of the young Lions. A muddy Sunday and tough conditions on the field affected both teams’ play, but Zagreb adapted better and controlled the match from start to finish.

Match Announcement: Zagreb Blues vs Šibenik

At last, rugby returns to Rudeš for the eyes of our loyal fans and supporters. The snow has melted, the healing Rudeš mud awaits, the birds are chirping, and the stream is murmuring — everything is ready for a true rugby spectacle.

Rugby Club Zagreb Christmas Gathering

U četvrtak smo odradili božićni ragbi domjenak te dodjelili brojne godišnje nagrade za upornost i ljubav koji su naši članovi, igrači i treneri pokazali prema klubu.

The cherry on top: Zagreb – Ljubljana 17:7

Behind us is a snowy rugby Saturday — the last one of the season. The Lions welcomed the Turtles from Ljubljana on the frozen Rudeš field in the final round of the Croatian Championship, determined to finish with a victory.

Match Announcement: Zagreb vs Ljubljana

The last match of the year is here! The traditionally strong Rugby Club Ljubljana is coming to town. In the previous clash in Ljubljana, they gave us a tough beating — so now the Lions are looking for revenge in front of their home crowd.

Match Announcement: Zagreb vs Invictus

Another exciting rugby weekend is ahead of us — this time featuring Zagreb’s second team, the Zagreb Blues, and the U18 selection of Rugby Club Zagreb.

Zagreb and Mladost in Pink Socks

A weekend full of rugby excitement is behind us. At Rudeš, the Lions joined forces with the Moles to support the campaign by the Europa Donna Croatia association, “Breast Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate by Gender.”

Match Announcement: Zagreb – Mladost

On Saturday, Round 6 of the Croatian Championship is ahead of us, and an even younger Lions squad will welcome the runners-up and title contenders, city rivals Mladost, to Rudeš.