Rugby league in Sweden

The first competitive rugby league in Sweden was the 2nd annual Scandinavian Nines Tournament, hosted by Spartacus Reds in Gothenburg in April 2010.[1] A domestic league was founded in 2011, initially comprising only three small struggling teams - Borås Ravens, Spartacus Reds and Gothenburg Lions.[2]

Rugby league in Sweden
CountrySweden
Governing bodySweden Rugby League
National team(s)Sweden
Nickname(s)The Kronor
First played2008, Olso, Sweden
Club competitions
Audience records
Season8,562 - 2011 Sweden Super League season

Sweden competed in their first and only rugby league international on 30 October 2010 when they traveled over the border and drew 20 - 20 against Norway.

References
  1. "Scandinavian 9's Rugby League". Spartacus RUFC. 2010-04-11. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  2. "Swedish Rugby League point to unsteady progress". RLEF. 2011-06-12. Retrieved 2010-06-23.


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