RC Arka Gdynia
For the football (soccer) team, see Arka Gdynia.
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| Nickname(s) | Buldogi (Bulldogs) | ||
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| Founded | 1996 | ||
| Location | Gdynia, Poland | ||
| Ground(s) | National Rugby Stadium (Capacity: 2,425) | ||
| Chairman |
 Jerzy Zając | ||
| Coach(es) |
Maciej Stachura | ||
| Captain(s) |
Wojciech Ruszkiewicz | ||
| League(s) | Rugby Ekstraliga | ||
| 2012-2013 | Runner-up | ||
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Arka Gdynia (Polish pronunciation: [ˈarka ˈɡdɨɲa]) is a Polish rugby union club located in Gdynia, Poland.
Honours
- Rugby Ekstraliga
- Champions: 2004, 2005, 2011
- Runners-up: 2000, 2002, 2007, 2009
History
Arka Gdynia Rugby Club's history begins in the mid-1990s. Hooligans football section of the Arka decided to start a rugby team. Forming the (Arka Gdynia Hooligans) and winning the "sevens" tournament in Sopot in 1996, is considered the date which the rugby section was established. Arka performances in the league began in 1997. In the 1999/2000 season, the "Bulldogs" won their first medal, and four years later was the first time they became best team in the country. They have won one other championship.
