Serbia national rugby league team
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The Serbia national rugby league team represents Serbia
in the sport of rugby league football, has been participating in international competition since 2003.
In 1961 a Yugoslav Rugby League team played its only game against a French Select XIII team in Banja Luka
. The French team won 13-0. The sport was died out soon afterwards.
The Serbian Rugby 13 Federation was formed on November 10, 2001. There is now an eight team domestic competition between Dorcol Spiders, Morava Cheetahs, Red Star Belgrade, Belgrade University, Radnički Nova Pazova, Tsar Lazar, Soko, Stari Grad, and Niš.
Serbia has participated in the Mediterranean Cup
competition in 2003 and 2004.
Serbia won the 2006 and 2007 Slavic Cup
after beating Czech Republic
36-28 in Prague
and 56-16 in Belgrade, respectively.
qualifiers in October 2011. They will play games against Italy, Lebanon and Russia. If Serbia qualify they will join Scotland and Tonga in Group C.
Serbia failed to qualify for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
, losing to Holland
, Russia
and Georgia
in 2006, to be eliminated from the qualification process.
Serbia won 2007 and 2010 European Shield tournaments, by beating both Germany
and Czech Republic on both occasions.
Serbia took part in then European 2nd tier competition Euro Med Challenge
in 2008. After being defeated 4-30 by Russia
in Novi Sad
and 14-20 by Lebanon
in Bhamdoun
, Serbs finished third.
Serbia was a participant in the 2009 European Cup, having been drawn in a group alongside Wales
and Ireland
.
during U19s European Nations Cup. They finished 6th after dying minutes defeat by Scotland U19s.
In 2007, Serbia hosted U16's European Nations Cup. Win over Russia U16's in group stage secured match for the 3rd place, but Serbia U16's eventually lost 20-22 by Euro Celts U16's and finished 4th.
In 2008 Serbia attended U18's European Nations Cup in Czech Republic. Ireland U18's beat Serbia U18's in preliminaries and send them to European Nation Shield semifinals, where they beat Euro Celts U18s and qualify for the Shield final. In the most indecisive game of the tournament, Serbs finally lost to Scots after golden point extra time (second extra time) and won 6th place.
In 2009, Serbia hosted U16's European Championships for the second time. Serbia U16's failed to win a game in the European Shield part of the competition. The both, Euro Celts U16's (composed of Irish, Russian, Welsh, Czech, Serbian and French players) and Scotland U16's defeated Serbia U16's on their home soil and Serbs finished 6th.
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
in the sport of rugby league football, has been participating in international competition since 2003.
History
Rugby League was first played in Serbia in 1953 when it was introduced by Dragan Marsicevic, secretary of the Yugoslavian Sport Association. Two French teams toured later that year, and in 1954 the clubs Partizan and Radnicki were formed. These clubs played their first match on April 26, 1954.In 1961 a Yugoslav Rugby League team played its only game against a French Select XIII team in Banja Luka
Banja Luka
-History:The name "Banja Luka" was first mentioned in a document dated February 6, 1494, but Banja Luka's history dates back to ancient times. There is a substantial evidence of the Roman presence in the region during the first few centuries A.D., including an old fort "Kastel" in the centre of...
. The French team won 13-0. The sport was died out soon afterwards.
The Serbian Rugby 13 Federation was formed on November 10, 2001. There is now an eight team domestic competition between Dorcol Spiders, Morava Cheetahs, Red Star Belgrade, Belgrade University, Radnički Nova Pazova, Tsar Lazar, Soko, Stari Grad, and Niš.
Serbia has participated in the Mediterranean Cup
Mediterranean Cup
The Mediterranean Cup was an annual rugby league football tournament that was held in Lebanon although it also has been held in France. It was contested by Lebanon, France, Serbia and Morocco with the competition first conceived as a qualifying tournament for the 2000 Rugby League World Cup, and in...
competition in 2003 and 2004.
Serbia won the 2006 and 2007 Slavic Cup
Slavic Cup
The Slavic Cup is a rugby league football competition first competed for in 2006. The first winners of the Slavic Cup were Serbia. The competition was organized as part of the continuing effort to spread the game of rugby league throughout the many nations of Europe...
after beating Czech Republic
Czech Republic national rugby league team
-National team:The following is a summary of tournaments and results for the Czech Republic National Rugby League Team.-2006:The year 2006 saw the inaugural entrance of the Czech Rugby League team. Playing two games against the Dutch team Netherlands Tasman . This was a close and competitive match...
36-28 in Prague
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.3 million people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of over 2.3 million...
and 56-16 in Belgrade, respectively.
2013 World Cup Qualifying
Serbia will participate in the 2013 Rugby League World CupRugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
qualifiers in October 2011. They will play games against Italy, Lebanon and Russia. If Serbia qualify they will join Scotland and Tonga in Group C.
2008 World Cup Qualifying
See also 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying
There were ten places available in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, held in Australia.-Qualified teams:Pacific6 teams qualified for the World Cup. 3 qualified automatically, with the top 2 in the Pacific qualifying group also reaching the finals. Samoa finished third in the Pacific qualifying group...
Serbia failed to qualify for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup
Rugby League World Cup
The Rugby League World Cup is an international rugby league competition contested by members of the Rugby League International Federation . It has been held nearly once every 4 years on average since its inaugural tournament in France in 1954...
, losing to Holland
Netherlands national rugby league team
The Netherlands Rugby league was formed in January 2003. The national team played its first international match in 2005.-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See Also 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying...
, Russia
Russia national rugby league team
-2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and...
and Georgia
Georgia national rugby league team
The Georgia national rugby league team represented Georgia in rugby league football. It played its first international game in 2005. The Georgian team play in a red jersey with a white cross on the front...
in 2006, to be eliminated from the qualification process.
Serbia won 2007 and 2010 European Shield tournaments, by beating both Germany
Rugby league in Germany
Rugby league is a minor sport in Germany. The national governing body for the sport, Rugby League Deutschland, is an associate member of the Rugby League European Federation...
and Czech Republic on both occasions.
Serbia took part in then European 2nd tier competition Euro Med Challenge
RLEF Euro Med Challenge
-Standings:-2009:In 2009, the RLEF announced that Russia, Lebanon and Serbia would be promoted to a revamped European Nations Cup. The Euro-Med Challenge was therefore contested by three new teams in 2009 - Belgium and Catalonia, who made their competitive debuts, and Morocco...
in 2008. After being defeated 4-30 by Russia
Russia national rugby league team
-2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and...
in Novi Sad
Novi Sad
Novi Sad is the capital of the northern Serbian province of Vojvodina, and the administrative centre of the South Bačka District. The city is located in the southern part of Pannonian Plain on the Danube river....
and 14-20 by Lebanon
Lebanon national rugby league team
The Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one...
in Bhamdoun
Bhamdoun
Bhamdoun is a town in Lebanon from Beirut on the main road that leads to Damascus, lying at an altitude of above the Lamartine valley. Two separate villages compose the town, Bhamdoun-el-mhatta and Bhamdoun-el-day'aa...
, Serbs finished third.
Serbia was a participant in the 2009 European Cup, having been drawn in a group alongside Wales
Wales national rugby league team
The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from...
and Ireland
Ireland national rugby league team
The Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation...
.
Youth National Teams
Serbian youth national teams permanently compete in European cups from 2006. Their first appearance was in FranceFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
during U19s European Nations Cup. They finished 6th after dying minutes defeat by Scotland U19s.
In 2007, Serbia hosted U16's European Nations Cup. Win over Russia U16's in group stage secured match for the 3rd place, but Serbia U16's eventually lost 20-22 by Euro Celts U16's and finished 4th.
In 2008 Serbia attended U18's European Nations Cup in Czech Republic. Ireland U18's beat Serbia U18's in preliminaries and send them to European Nation Shield semifinals, where they beat Euro Celts U18s and qualify for the Shield final. In the most indecisive game of the tournament, Serbs finally lost to Scots after golden point extra time (second extra time) and won 6th place.
In 2009, Serbia hosted U16's European Championships for the second time. Serbia U16's failed to win a game in the European Shield part of the competition. The both, Euro Celts U16's (composed of Irish, Russian, Welsh, Czech, Serbian and French players) and Scotland U16's defeated Serbia U16's on their home soil and Serbs finished 6th.
All-time Results Record
| Team | First Played | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | Points For | Points Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 186 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 138 | |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 78 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 54 | |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 89 | |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 110 | |
| 2006 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 204 | 52 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 26 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 168 | 26 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 82 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 88 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 96 | |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Date | Result | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 October 2011 | Lebanon Lebanon national rugby league team The Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one... def. Serbia 96-4 |
2013 Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers 2013 Rugby League World Cup qualifying Of the fourteen teams that will participate in the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, only two are not automatic inclusions, so must win qualifying matches to enter the tournament, which is to be held in Wales and England... |
Olympic Stadium, Tripoli |
| 30 September 2011 | Serbia def. Ukraine Ukraine national rugby league team -All-Time Results Record:... 10-4 |
MILAN KOSANOVIC CUP | Ada Ciganlija stadium, Belgrade |
| 22 April 2011 | Serbia def. Germany Germany national rugby league team -European Shield:Since 2007, Germany has been a participant in the European Shield, the successor to the Central Europe Tri-Nations. In the 2007 Shield, they were beaten in Heidelberg by a strong Serbia side but beat the Czech Republic in Prague, subsequently finishing second.In the 2008 European... 90-6 |
Friendly International | Hochspeyer, Kaiserslautern, Germany |
| 3 July 2010 | Serbia def. Germany Germany national rugby league team -European Shield:Since 2007, Germany has been a participant in the European Shield, the successor to the Central Europe Tri-Nations. In the 2007 Shield, they were beaten in Heidelberg by a strong Serbia side but beat the Czech Republic in Prague, subsequently finishing second.In the 2008 European... 40-14 |
Rugby League European Shield, West Division | FC Radnicki, Belgrade |
| 26 June 2010 | Serbia def. Czech Republic Czech Republic national rugby league team -National team:The following is a summary of tournaments and results for the Czech Republic National Rugby League Team.-2006:The year 2006 saw the inaugural entrance of the Czech Rugby League team. Playing two games against the Dutch team Netherlands Tasman . This was a close and competitive match... 56-4 |
Rugby League European Shield, West Division | RK Petrovice, Prague |
| 8 November 2009 | Italy Italy national rugby league team The Italy national rugby league team represents Italy in international rugby league football. The team dates back from the 1950s after the formation of a domestic competition in the country, and in the 1960s they played Australia, France and a number of English teams.The game disappeared in Italy... def. Serbia 42-14 |
2009 Rugby League European Cup | The Old Parish, Maestag |
| 25 October 2009 | Wales Wales national rugby league team The Wales national rugby league team represent Wales in international rugby league football matches. Currently the team is seventh in the RLIF World Rankings. The team were run under the auspices of the Rugby Football League, but an independent body, Wales Rugby League, now runs the team from... def. Serbia 88-8 |
2009 Rugby League European Cup | Smederevo, Serbia |
| 18 October 2009 | Ireland Ireland national rugby league team The Ireland national rugby league team, known as the Wolfhounds, represent the island of Ireland in rugby league football. The team is organized by Rugby League Ireland and are accredited as an affiliate member of the Rugby League International Federation... def. Serbia 82-0 |
2009 Rugby League European Cup | Tullamore, Ireland |
| 5 October 2008 | Lebanon Lebanon national rugby league team The Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one... def. Serbia 20-14 |
Rugby League Euro Med Challenge | Bhamdoun Municipal Stadium, Beirut |
| 20 September 2008 | Russia Russia national rugby league team -2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and... def. Serbia 30-4 |
Rugby League Euro Med Challenge | FK Kabel, Novi Sad |
| 18 August 2007 | Serbia def. Czech Republic Czech Republic national rugby league team -National team:The following is a summary of tournaments and results for the Czech Republic National Rugby League Team.-2006:The year 2006 saw the inaugural entrance of the Czech Rugby League team. Playing two games against the Dutch team Netherlands Tasman . This was a close and competitive match... 56-16 |
Rugby League European Shield | Radnicki Stadium, Belgrade |
| 7 July 2007 | Serbia def. Germany Germany national rugby league team -European Shield:Since 2007, Germany has been a participant in the European Shield, the successor to the Central Europe Tri-Nations. In the 2007 Shield, they were beaten in Heidelberg by a strong Serbia side but beat the Czech Republic in Prague, subsequently finishing second.In the 2008 European... 38-6 |
Rugby League European Shield | Heidelberg, Germany |
| 17 June 2006 | Netherlands Netherlands national rugby league team The Netherlands Rugby league was formed in January 2003. The national team played its first international match in 2005.-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See Also 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying... def. Serbia 38-26 |
2008 Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying There were ten places available in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, held in Australia.-Qualified teams:Pacific6 teams qualified for the World Cup. 3 qualified automatically, with the top 2 in the Pacific qualifying group also reaching the finals. Samoa finished third in the Pacific qualifying group... |
Rotterdam Rotterdam Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre... , The Netherlands |
| 4 June 2006 | Russia Russia national rugby league team -2008 World Cup Qualifying:In 2006 Russia were involved in Europe Round One, defeating Netherlands national rugby league team and Serbia national rugby league team to finish second and keep their World Cup dream alive. They then went through to Europe Round Two in Europe Pool Two with Ireland and... def. Serbia 44-6 |
2008 Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying There were ten places available in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, held in Australia.-Qualified teams:Pacific6 teams qualified for the World Cup. 3 qualified automatically, with the top 2 in the Pacific qualifying group also reaching the finals. Samoa finished third in the Pacific qualifying group... |
Radnicki Stadium, Belgrade |
| 13 May 2006 | Georgia Georgia national rugby league team The Georgia national rugby league team represented Georgia in rugby league football. It played its first international game in 2005. The Georgian team play in a red jersey with a white cross on the front... def. Serbia 45-10 |
2008 Rugby League World Cup Qualifiers 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying There were ten places available in the 2008 Rugby League World Cup, held in Australia.-Qualified teams:Pacific6 teams qualified for the World Cup. 3 qualified automatically, with the top 2 in the Pacific qualifying group also reaching the finals. Samoa finished third in the Pacific qualifying group... |
Radnicki Stadium, Belgrade |
| 24 July 2005 | Georgia Georgia national rugby league team The Georgia national rugby league team represented Georgia in rugby league football. It played its first international game in 2005. The Georgian team play in a red jersey with a white cross on the front... def. Serbia 44-12 |
2005 Rugby League European Cup Qualifier | Lokomotiv Stadium, Tbilisi, Georgia |
| 18 June 2005 | Netherlands Netherlands national rugby league team The Netherlands Rugby league was formed in January 2003. The national team played its first international match in 2005.-2008 World Cup Qualifying:See Also 2008 Rugby League World Cup qualifying... def. Serbia 26-10 |
2005 Rugby League European Cup Qualifier | Rotterdam Rotterdam Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre... , The Netherlands |
| 25 October 2003 | Morocco XIII Morocco national rugby league team -Results:* Lebanon def. Morocco 72-4 * Morocco def. Belgium 46-12 * Morocco def. Catalonia 29-6 * Morocco def. Italy 32-10 * Morocco def. Catalonia 62-12... def. Serbia 58-4 |
Rugby League Mediterranean Cup | Olympic Stadium, Tripoli |
| 22 October 2003 | France France national rugby league team The France national rugby league team represent France in international rugby league tournaments. They are also sometimes referred to as "Les Tricolores" or more commonly "Les Chanticleers"... def. Serbia 120-0 |
Rugby League Mediterranean Cup | Municipal Stadium, Beirut |
| 19 October 2003 | Lebanon Lebanon national rugby league team The Lebanon national rugby league team is the representative side of Lebanon in rugby league football. They are nicknamed "The Cedars" after the Lebanon Cedar tree, which is also on the Lebanese flag. The team has been participating in international competition since 1998 and has quickly became one... def. Serbia 102-0 |
Rugby League Mediterranean Cup | Olympic Stadium, Tripoli, Lebanon |