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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| Sport | Rugby union |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Country |  Germany |
| Most recent champion(s) | Men: TV PforzheimWomen: Heidelberger RK |
History
editMen
editThe German Rugby Federation, the DRV was formed on 4 November 1900 in Kassel.[1]
The first final of the German championship was played on 14 November 1909 in Stuttgart.[2] Originally it was played between the two best teams out of the regional competitions. In 1962, a cup competition, the DRV-Pokal, was introduced,[3] and additionally, a league cup was formed in 1983.[4] 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.[5]
The TSV Victoria Linden from Hannover is the record champion, having won 20 titles so far.[6] 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.[7]
Women
editA German women's championship was established in 1988 and has been held annually since.[8] Since 2000, the women also organise a sevens championship.[9]
2015–16 season
editMen
editThe top two teams in each division of the two divisions of the Bundesliga qualified for the play-offs with the semi-finals held on 30 April and the final on 7 May 2016:[10]
| Round 1 | Round 2 | |||||
| 30 April 2016, Berlin | ||||||
| RK 03 Berlin | 15 | |||||
| 7 May 2016, Heusenstamm | ||||||
| TV Pforzheim | 30 | |||||
| TV Pforzheim | 41 | |||||
| 30 April 2016, Heidelberg | ||||||
| Heidelberger RK | 36 | |||||
| Heidelberger RK | 104 | |||||
| SC Germania List | 12 | |||||
Women
editThe 2015–16 women's final was once more contested between Heidelberger RK and SC Neuenheim and held on 14 May 2016 in Heidelberg, with HRK defeating Neuenheim 13–10.[11]
Men's championship finals
editSince 1909, the German rugby champions are determined by a final (except in 2001-02), nowadays held between the two top teams of the Rugby-Bundesliga:
Championship finals
edit| 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 [12] | |
| 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 | RG Heidelberg | SC 1880 Frankfurt | 23-15 |
| 2007-08 | SC 1880 Frankfurt | RG Heidelberg | 28-13 |
| 2008-09 | 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 |
| 2011-12 | Heidelberger RK | TV Pforzheim | 20-16 |
| 2012-13 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 41-10 |
| 2013-14 | Heidelberger RK | TV Pforzheim | 43-20 |
| 2014-15 | Heidelberger RK | TV Pforzheim | 53-27 |
| 2015-16 | TV Pforzheim | Heidelberger RK | 41–36 |
Source:"Die Deutschen Meister der Männer". Deutscher Rugby Verband. Archived from the original on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-12-25.
Winners & Finalists
editAs of 2016, this is the standing in the all-time winners list of the German championship:
| Club | Championships | Finals |
|---|---|---|
| TSV Victoria Linden | 20 | 30 |
| Heidelberger RK | 12 | 19 |
| DSV 78 Hannover | 9 | 17 |
| SC Neuenheim | 9 | 24 |
| DRC Hannover | 7 | 9 |
| SC 1880 Frankfurt | 6 | 13 |
| SV Odin Hannover | 6 | 7 |
| RG Heidelberg | 4 | 16 |
| FV 1897 Linden | 4 | 6 |
| FC Schwalbe Hannover | 3 | 3 |
| VfR Döhren | 3 | 3 |
| SC Germania List | 3 | 5 |
| SV 08 Ricklingen | 3 | 5 |
| VfV Hannover | 2 | 2 |
| TV Pforzheim | 1 | 4 |
| SG Ordnungspolizei Berlin | 1 | 1 |
| SC Elite Hannover | 1 | 2 |
| FC 1897 Hannover | 1 | 1 |
| TSV Handschuhsheim | 1 | 8 |
| Heidelberger TV | 0 | 3 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt Rugby | 0 | 2 |
| Hawa-Alexandria Hannover | 0 | 2 |
| Berliner RC | 0 | 1 |
| FC St Pauli Rugby | 0 | 1 |
| Berliner SV 92 Rugby | 0 | 1 |
| BSC Siemens Berlin | 0 | 1 |
| SC Linden | 0 | 1 |
| FV Stuttgart | 0 | 1 |
Winners by city
editRugby in Germany is predominantly played in Heidelberg and Hanover, which is reflected in championship wins by city (as of 2015):
| City | Wins |
|---|---|
| Hanover | 62 |
| Heidelberg | 26 |
| Frankfurt | 6 |
| Berlin | 1 |
Sevens rugby championship finals
edit| 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 |
| 2011-12 | TV Pforzheim | Heidelberger RK | 31-24 |
| 2012-13 | Heidelberger RK | TV Pforzheim | 20-19 |
| 2013-14 | Heidelberger RK | TV Pforzheim | 24-19 |
| 2014–15 | RG Heidelberg | Heidelberger RK | 24–17 |
Source:"Die Deutschen Siebener-Meister der Männer". Deutscher Rugby Verband. Archived from the original on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
Women's championship finals
editSince 1988, the German women's rugby champions are determined by a final:
Championship finals
edit| 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 |
| 2011-12 | Heidelberger RK | FC St. Pauli | 27-19 |
| 2012-13 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 19-0 |
| 2013-14 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 14-7 |
| 2014–15 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 10–7 |
| 2015–16 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 13–10 |
Source:"Die Deutschen Meister der Frauen". Deutscher Rugby Verband. Archived from the original on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
Sevens rugby championship finals
edit| 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 | SG Berlin | 60-5 |
| 2011-12 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 30-7 |
| 2012-13 | Heidelberger RK | SC Neuenheim | 37-14 |
Source:"Die Deutschen Siebener Meister der Frauen". Deutscher Rugby Verband. Archived from the original on 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-12-27.
East Germany
editThe East German championship was held from 1952 to 1990, with the Stahl Hennigsdorf Rugby as the most successful team, winning 27 championships:[13]
| Season | Winner | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | |
| 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 |
| 1989 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | BSG Post Berlin |
| 1990 | BSG Stahl Hennigsdorf | BSG Post Berlin |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Die Gründerjahre des deutschen Rugbysports Archived October 25, 2007, at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website - Foundation years, accessed: 27 December 2008
- ^ Die Zeit vor den Länderspielen Archived 2007-10-25 at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website - History, accessed: 26 december 2008
- ^ Die DRV-Pokalsieger Archived 2007-10-25 at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website, accessed: 27 December 2008
- ^ Die Deutschen Liga-Pokalsieger Archived 2007-10-25 at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website, accessed: 27 December 2008
- ^ Wiederaufbau der Vereine und Landesverbände Archived 2007-10-25 at archive.today (in German) DRV website - History, accessed: 26 december 2008
- ^ Die Deutschen Meister der Männer Archived October 25, 2007, at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website - List of German champions, accessed: 26 December 2008
- ^ Die Deutschen Siebener-Meister der Männer Archived 2007-10-25 at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website, accessed: 27 December 2008
- ^ Die Deutschen Meister der Frauen Archived 2007-10-25 at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website - List of German women's champions, accessed: 27 December 2008
- ^ Die Deutschen Siebener Meister der Frauen Archived 2007-10-25 at the Wayback Machine (in German) DRV website - List of German women's champions, accessed: 27 December 2008
- ^ Pokal und Finalphase Bundesliga (in German) www.rugbyweb.de, accessed: 18 April 2016
- ^ Frauenbundesliga (in German) www.rugbyweb.de, accessed: 3 May 2016
- ^ Rugby Archiv - Rugby Spielpläne - 2001/2002 (in German) Results of the 2001-02 season, accessed: 25 December 2008
- ^ Rugby - DDR - Meisterschaften (in German) sport-komplett.de, accessed: 10 April 2010
External links
edit- Article on the 2008 final with pictures of the trophy
- DRV website (in German) German rugby federation website