Rugby league in the Czech Republic began in 2006. The Czech national team played their first game on August 5, 2006 in Prague, losing 34-28 to the Netherlands.

In 2007, the Czech Republic took part in the European Shield tournament. This tournament involved two other second-tier nations, Germany and Serbia. The Czechs lost 44-22 to Germany in Prague on August 4, and 56-16 to Serbia in Belgrade on August 18, and finished third.

In 2011, the Czech Rugby League Association was given affiliate membership of the Rugby League European Federation.[1]

Czech rugby league's top club competition is the 1. liga ("1st League"). The current 1. liga champions are Mad Squirrels Vrchlabí, who beat Krupka Dragons, 32-10, in the 2023 Grand Final.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Caplan, Phil (27 October 2011). "RLEF formally admits four new members". www.rleague.com. Archived from the original on 28 October 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "MAD SQUIRRELS TAKE CZECH TITLE". European Rugby League. 4 October 2023.


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