Men · First team
Heren 1
Playing at the second-highest level in the Netherlands. Got rugby experience and want to play at a decent level? Come check us out.
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Teams · For internationals
New in Groningen and looking for a rugby club? Rugby Club Groningen is the biggest and highest-playing amateur club in the Northern Netherlands.
Rugby Club Groningen
Rugby Club Groningen is the biggest and highest-playing amateur club in the Northern Netherlands within a 150+ km radius. With 4 men’s teams, 1 ladies team and youth teams in all age groups, it’s an ambitious rugby club.
The club is a melting pot of students, youths and seniors from different nationalities, united by the same passion: rugby.
Anyone is welcome to become a member and play for the club. We are an amateur club: every player plays for the enjoyment of the sport and the connection with others. If you are looking for a club that pays you or provides housing or a job, we can’t offer that.
A club with ambition
Men · First team
Playing at the second-highest level in the Netherlands. Got rugby experience and want to play at a decent level? Come check us out.
Men · Second team
Competing in the Tweede Klasse (third division) with the ambition to become champions.
Men · Third & fourth team
A lower level, suitable for players starting (or about to retire from) their rugby career.
Women
Female players are warmly welcomed. Be ready to unleash your inner bear!
Free trial training
Curious about training and the level of play? Feel free to swing by Sportpark Esserberg (Rijksstraatweg 16, Haren) for a free training – or two.
Heren 1 & 2
Heren 1 from 19.45, Heren 2 from 20.00 – both until 21.30. The first and second selection train together, supported by experienced coaches.
Heren 3
20.00 – 22.00 · Tuesday at Woltersveld, Friday at the club.
Lady Bears
20.00 – 21.30 at the club.
Players from abroad
As an international, you need clearance from your former rugby union before you can play in the Dutch competition.
Next to your clearance, you also need to become a member of our club. Note: you are only officially registered once you have paid the club fee.
Step 01
Download the clearance form and fill it in.
Step 02
Send it to the union of the club you most recently played for – e.g. if your former club was in Ireland, send it to the Irish Rugby Football Union. Find your union via world.rugby/organisation/membership.
Step 03
If your former union accepts, they send the clearance to Rugby Nederland, who then process it.
Step 04
Become a member of RCG via the membership page.
Step 05
Clearance processed and club fee paid? You’re good to play!
Contact
Contact the team manager of the first & second team: teammanagerheren1@rugbyclubgroningen.nl