Rugby Men
Both beginners and experienced players are welcome on the team. The main objective is to play rugby in an international forum of Danish and foreign students and have fun at the same time, hence the level of experience does not matter. We therefore also hope to see students who are yet to be acquainted with the game of rugby, and who are willing to take up the challenge and enjoy one of the most played sports in the world.
Socializing is a big part of the rugby team, both through practices, rugby matches, but especially since post (and sometimes pre) match pub crawling is an essential part of the culture.
It is possible to study the rules of rugby via this link (it’s not as complex as it might seem): http://www.activenewzealand.com/rugby-rules.php
In the UK, an old saying goes "Football is a gentleman's game played by ruffians (violent individual) and rugby is a ruffian's game played by gentlemen". In most rugby-playing countries, rugby union is widely regarded as an "establishment" sport, played mostly by members of the upper and middle classes.
Practice Fee:
For two tryout practices:
Free of charge
Fee for one semester:
Practices and games: DKK 250
References regarding CBS Sport Rugby:
Adam Kayser:
"I joined the team this spring – I have never played the sport before but everyone was very nice to help me understand the game. After only two times practice I played the first game, it was an awesome experience! The adrenalin was fantastic and as a new guy on the team everyone back you up and give constructive feedback!
Off the pitch the rugby team is very social – we have had several parties and pub-crawl’s – It is a fantastic and awesome teamspirit that exist in CBS Sport Rugby – I have played a lot of different sports, but never before have I experienced anything compared to this – When you first try CBS Sport Rugby it becomes an addiction. I will be playing Rugby next season as well and hope that this have inspired you to try it too!"
Romain Briard:
"Playing for CBS was one of my best human experiences at CBS. First because I could have kept on playing this pleasant sport while being in Copenhagen. Secondly because it gave me the opportunity to meet amazing people, either danes or foreign student, with who I could have developped true, sincere friendships. Thus, I recently saw part of them during a trip they've made here in Paris for a tournament. Finally, I have to thank the core of the team, Brad, Paul and particularly Chris for accepting me without hesitation in this team and considering me as a fellow player."
Eddie Fox:
"Playing rugby with CBS was easily the best decision I made in Copenhagen. I joined to stay in shape and meet some new Danish people but it ended up being so much more than that. First up, training was a great laugh and never too serious, but matches were challenging and great to be a part of. But it was the social side that was incredible. The friends I made will be friends for life and our pub crawls are stuff of legend, I can't write what we did for legal reasons! I've played rugby for 10 years now at all different standards but this was easily the most enjoyable 6 months of rugby. Just give it a go and stick with it, the cold weather will pass!"
Max Jäger:
"Both on and off of the pitch, having joined the CBS Rugby team really made a positive difference to my exchange at CBS. As an inexperienced player I quickly felt integrated and respected by the team, being able to learn from the more experienced players without feeling less worthy. Off the pitch CBS Rugby enabled me to foster friendships and I count many of my fellow teammates to those, that I hang out with on a regular basis. For those that are interested in meeting not only exchange students, but also locals, joining the CBS Rugby team is a great opportunity to do so. Even though what I wrote my seem to lean towards ‘advertising’ the team I can only say that it reflects the truth and I want to thank you, as a co-player, coach and most importantly as a friend, for having have made the experience so memorable – it was truly a great experience and made such a big difference to my exchange semester!"
Below you can see a short video teaser: