Rugby union in Denmark
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Rugby union is a minor, but growing, sport in Denmark.
| Rugby union in Denmark | |
|---|---|
| Country | Denmark |
| Governing body | Danish Rugby Union |
| National team | Denmark |
| First played | 1931 |
| Registered players | 3,000 |
| Clubs | 30+ |
| National competitions | |
The Danish Rugby Union dates back to 1950, and joined the IRB in 1988.[1][2][3] They joined the Scandinavian Rugby Union in 1974.[2]
History
Denmark is normally considered the second nation in Nordic rugby, after Sweden.[1] Until 1980, they had never beaten Sweden, but since then, the silverware has been shared fairly equal, and in 1995 beat the touring side of Welsh Districts.[1]
Rugby has been played in Denmark since 1931.[2][3]
Levels of development in Denmark in the 1970s, were extremely uneven. For example, in 1973, when Comet met Lyndo in a match in Copenhagen, the scoreline was 194–0.[4]
The Danes have a large amateur structure, which comprises over thirty clubs, and 3,000 registered players.